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About Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Welcome to the Courtyard Theater, formally known as the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater, a thrust-stage venue housed within the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on the Navy Pier campus. This intimate performance space offers three seating levels—Main Floor, Dress Circle, and Gallery—providing a close-up experience that keeps the focus on the performance. The Courtyard Theater hosts CST productions and special events, including acclaimed engagements such as Sir Ian McKellen’s One Knight Only and the US tour of Hamnet.
Whether you’re planning a night at the theater or pairing your visit with a Navy Pier excursion, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options. Secure your seats with confidence—we’re your trusted connection for ticket purchases and event information.
Venue details: Courtyard Theater is located at 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, on the Navy Pier campus. The space is a versatile thrust-stage designed to maximize audience engagement across three levels. Check the seating map for specific views and the section you want availability for each production. Parking is available in Navy Pier garages with validated rates. Transit options include CTA bus lines and the Red Line at Grand, with water taxi service for a scenic waterfront transfer. After the show, explore CST partner hotels and nearby restaurants for convenient access to the theater. If you’re booking for a multi-day experience, each performance date is treated as a standalone event with its own seating and schedule. We’ve got you covered for a smooth, stress-free theater outing.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 500 seats in the Courtyard Theater (Jentes Family Courtyard Theater).
- Address: 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 (Navy Pier campus).
- Venue type: Thrust-stage with three seating levels—Main Floor, Dress Circle, and Gallery.
- Seating chart: Seat maps are available for Courtyard Theater productions (e.g., Romeo and Juliet Seat Map).
- Parking: Navy Pier garages offer discounted parking with validation (around $22 for up to 6 hours).
- Transit: Access via CTA bus lines #2, #29, #65, #66, #124; CTA Red Line at Grand; water taxi options available.
- Nearby hotels: CST partner hotels include Sable at Navy Pier, DoubleTree Magnificent Mile, and Embassy Suites Downtown Magnificent Mile.
- Notable events: The space hosts CST productions and has featured events such as Sir Ian McKellen’s One Knight Only and Hamnet (US tour) at CST/Navy Pier.
- Renaming/naming: The space is referred to as the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater in CST materials, indicating the formal naming; it continues to operate as the Courtyard Theater.