“ GORGEOUS …The connection between [Alexander] and Jacobs is palpable.” – Chicago Reader “ A DEEPLY MOVING PORTRAIT …Theatre at its finest: intelligent, moving, and visually stunning..” – Around the Town Chicago “ ETHEREAL …Whyman’s ensemble cast makes the words pierce and sing.” – Chicago Sun-Times “ DYNAMIC …Deeply romantic, emotionally gutting and sweepingly profound.” – Daily Northwestern “ FINELY REALIZED …Terrifically cast.” – BroadwayWorld Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti Directed by Erica Whyman When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born. Experience the U.S. premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company ’s “sweeping and sentimental” ( The Guardian ) stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell ’s best-selling novel, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti ( Life of Pi ) and directed by Erica Whyman . Approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.