Downtown Baltimore Campus
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theatre
7 South Calvert Street, Baltimore MD 21202
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has transformed a 19th-century landmark in downtown Baltimore into an intimate theatre for the classics. Designed by architects Cho, Benn, Holback + Associates and constructed by Southway Builders, the theatre creatively reuses the former Mercantile Deposit and Trust Company bank building. Inside, visitors will see the original columns and vault doors, ornately decorated ceiling, and a catwalk used by bank guards who patrolled the trust’s perimeter. Built like a fortress with double walls and iron window grates, the Mercantile building survived Baltimore’s Great Fire of 1904. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Downtown Theatre is located just two blocks north of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The public entrance is on Calvert Street. Look for the red and white marquee. CLICK HERE FOR MAP
From the North via I-83:
Take I-83 South into Downtown Baltimore. I-83 becomes President Street. At Lombard Street turn right. Then at Calvert Street, turn right. Ahead are Water Street and then Redwood Street. Use Water Street to reach our partner Arrow Parking lot. The theatre is one block north of the garage, at Calvert and Redwood Streets. You will see the marquee over the Calvert Street door.
From the South via I-95:
Take I-95 North to the I-395 exit for Downtown Baltimore. Turn right on Conway Street heading toward the Inner Harbor. Turn left on Light Street and prepare for Light Street to split: Stay in the left or center lane to go straight into Calvert Street (the right lane will carry you down Pratt Street). Ahead on Calvert Street are Water Street and then Redwood Street and the theatre. To reach our partner Arrow Parking lot, turn right on Water Street. The theatre is one block north of the garage, at the corner of Calvert and Redwood streets. You will see the red marquee over the Calvert Street door.
From the South via I-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway):
Follow the Baltimore-Washington Parkway into Downtown Baltimore on Russell Street, past the casino and ballparks. Turn right on Pratt Street heading East toward the Inner Harbor. Take Pratt Street to Calvert Street. Turn left on Calvert Street. Ahead on Calvert Street are Water Street and then Redwood Street and the theatre. To reach our partner Arrow Parking lot, turn right on Water Street. The theatre is one block north of the garage, at the corner of Calvert and Redwood streets. You will see the red marquee over the Calvert Street door.
From the West via Route 40:
Follow Route 40 into downtown Baltimore, where it becomes West Mulberry Street. At St. Paul Street, turn right. Turn left at Baltimore Street. You will cross Calvert Street and turn right on South Street. Ahead are Redwood Street then Water Street. Turn right on Water Street to reach the entrance to our partner Arrow Parking lot. The theatre is one block north of the garage, at the corner of Calvert and Redwood streets. You will see the red marquee over the Calvert Street door.
PARKING OPTIONS
Street Parking
Most meters: $2/hr, coins or credit accepted. Evenings & Weekends: Meters in effect on main streets most days – read signs carefully.
Truist Place Garage
4 N. Calvert St. (6’2” limit)
Car Entrance: 4 N. Calvert St. (Google lists the address as 120 E. Baltimore, that is the pedestrian exit/entrance).
Closest to theatre with a security guard on site.
Show rate: $10.99 (Pay online in advance, right from your computer or phone or via theatre QR code).
All payments must be made either in advance via the direct link above, or on a smart phone upon arrival with the validation QR located at the theatre. There are no kiosk to accept payment.
ProPark Garage
204 E. Lombard St. (7’ height limit)
Show rate: $7 with theatre voucher.
Must bring your garage ticket to re-enter the parking facility after your performance.
Pedestrian entrance: E. Lombard St. | No attendant on site. Completely automated garage.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us in the box office and we will gladly help you out. Contact us at boxoffice@chesapeakeshakespeare.com or 410-244-8570
CSC’s Downtown Baltimore theatre is conveniently located near the free Charm City Circulator PURPLE ROUTE. To find the Charm City Circulator hours, schedules and route maps, CLICK HERE.
Always consult train schedules for routes and hours of availability.
Amtrak’s Baltimore Penn Station (serving Amtrak and Marc lines) is about 1.5 miles North of the theatre. From the Amtrak station, you can catch a cab to the theatre.
The Camden Yards MARC Train Station is located beside Oriole Park baseball stadium near the Inner Harbor, about 10 blocks from the theatre. Please note that the MARC train service through Camden Yards runs Monday-Friday and during commuter hours only. There is Saturday service on the Penn Line through Amtrak’s Baltimore Penn Station. Hours are limited, however, so please consult MARC schedules. If you are planning to come into Baltimore via the Camden line, you may also wish to be aware of ball game schedules.
Shakespeare is for Everyone.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is committed to providing a comfortable theatre-going experience for all. Please see the list below for our performance accommodations and don’t hesitate to reach out to our Box Office for more information.
Mobility
To purchase accessible seating in our downtown Baltimore theatre, please select seats with a wheelchair or companion icon and use the order comments box or email boxoffice@chesapeakeshakespeare.com if you will need the seats removed. For mobility needs at the Patapsco Female Institute, our outdoor performance venue with general admission seating, please call the Box Office.
Hearing
Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) (Downtown Baltimore theatre)
Assistive Listening Devices can be picked up from our Box Office window. In-ear headphones, over-ear headphones, and T-coil compatible options are available, with limited quantities.
Vision
Audio Described Performance (Downtown Baltimore theatre)
Audio-described performances are offered on the dates below. To use, please download the LiveVoice app and visit the Box Office once you arrive to receive the show-specific code. Limited devices available; users should provide their own smartphones/tablets and headphones/hearing devices. Please use the order comments box or email us at boxoffice@chesapeaekshakespeare.com if you would like to use one of our devices.
August Wilson’s Fences – Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00pm
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest – Friday, February 8, 2026 at 8:00pm
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Price
Value seating is available for select performances in our downtown Baltimore theatre. These heavily discounted seats may have obstructed sight lines or be on our third floor/second mezzanine in our ‘birds eye view’ seats.
Restrooms
All gender/family restrooms are available on the ground and second floor of our downtown Baltimore theatre.
PNC Family Room
Located on the ground floor of our downtown Baltimore theatre, this room is available for anyone who gets a bit restless during performances or who needs to get the wiggles out. A TV monitor streams the action on stage, along with audio. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Downtown Baltimore Theatre FAQs
Our doors to the lobby open 1 hour prior to a performance, and the doors into the theatre open 45 minutes prior to a performance. We recommend that you arrive at least 15-20 minutes prior to a show to enjoy our pre-show entertainment (offered at most performances) and to take advantage of our concessions. Patrons who arrive after a performance has started are seated at the discretion of the House Manager and may be moved into their ticketed seats at Intermission.
No problem! If you received an email from CSC containing your tickets, we can scan the attachment from your phone. If tickets need to be printed at the Box Office, we can do that too.
We believe that Shakespeare is for everyone, so you are welcome to bring the children, and we have had many children attend our shows. Some performance content, however, may be better suited for children aged 12 and over. If you bring your children and they get a bit restless or need a place to “get the wiggle out”, please take advantage of our PNC Family Room which provides comfortable seating for parents and toys for the kids, including walls they can write on. Our performances are broadcast over a monitor so you won’t miss the action on stage. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Recommended seating
If these seats are no longer available, please contact the box office with any questions about how we can best accomodate you and your little one.
We would like to make your visit to CSC as pleasant as possible, so we ask that you let us know if you have any special needs for your party – either when you purchase your tickets online, or you can call the Box Office at (410) 244-8570. We can help you determine a seating location to best suit your needs. Additionally, if someone in your party has mobility issues, you should be able to drop them off at or near our front door on Calvert Street.
Yes! If someone in your party needs a hearing device, please let the House Manager or one of our volunteers know (they will be wearing a red scarf), as you come into the theatre, and we will take care of you.
We have no official dress code for patrons at CSC. Patrons typically wear casual or dress attire for non-Opening Night performances and sometimes more dressy attire for Opening nights. However, we would rather have a patron come in jeans and a sweatshirt than not come at all out of concern for how they are dressed.
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Stop by before or after your performance with proof of ticket and enjoy 10% off your check!
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The Empanada Lady 10% off of your check when you show your ticket for your performance on the same day!
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| Prim & Proper (443) 432-2771 206 E Redwood St Baltimore, MD 21202 R&R Taqueria Hoodfellas – closed sundays |
QG- Clock Restoration – closed Sundays/closes at 6PM Th/Fr and 5PM Sat Water Street Tavern |
Peter’s Pour House Supano’s |
Yes! The Company Bar is located on the main floor and another bar is located in the Middendorf Lounge on the 1st mezzanine. Various beers, wines, soft drinks, juices, as well as coffee and tea are available. We also have individually bagged salty and sweet snacks for sale. Additionally, you can take your drinks and snacks to your seats!
Most of our performances have a 15-minute intermission.
Yes! CSC is known for the connection we make with our audience. You are likely to see our actors in costume before a show mingling with and chatting with audience members. Additionally, after Curtain Call, our actors come back out for more audience interaction. Feel free to stop and chat, ask questions, or take some photos.
Have Other Questions?
Please contact the Box Office at (410) 244-8570 or boxoffice@chesapeakeshakespeare.com if you have any concerns we have not addressed. You may also ask our House Manager or one of our ushers once you are at the theater. We want you to have a great visit with us!