From passion to birth to grief, ‘Hamnet’ play hits Chicago Shakespeare Theater stage - WBEZ Chicago

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Original Load Date Feb. 16, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 16, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
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In a moving, compelling production, the stage adaptation of _Hamnet_ by Lolita Chakrabarti (based on Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 book) premiered at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and runs until March 8, 2026. It centers around early-career William Shakespeare and his first wife, Agnes (also known as Anne H...