Sir Ian McKellen
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Gandalf. Macbeth. Magneto. Lear. Hamlet and more. Widely regarded as this generation’s greatest stage and screen actor, Sir Ian McKellen takes the stage to share his illustrious sixty-year career and reprise some of his most iconic roles. This solo tour de force is a wholehearted love letter to Shakespeare and the art of live performance, creating a truly once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event.
This benefit—which Sir Ian McKellen is generously gifting to CST—recognizes the Theater’s commitment to Shakespeare and young people. In addition to the public event, McKellen will present a free performance of One Knight Only for more than 600 Chicago-area students and teachers as part of CST’s celebrated education initiatives that serve more young people than any theater in Chicago.
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is your Tony Award-winning theater company on Navy Pier. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Edward Hall and Executive Director Kimberly Motes, the Theater produces a bold and innovative year-round season—plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside education... (Read more)