Synopsis and Characters

Photo of Cage Sebastian Pierre, Ariana Burks, and Danielle Davis by Michael Brosilow. Synopsis: The Oedipus Trilogy In 2019, Court announced its plans to stage… Read More

On Resistance and Healing

Photo of dr. nick alder by Lyric Newbern. Party Noire – a dance party and celebration of Black queer joy – arose as an… Read More

A Portrait of Love and Defiance

Savannah E. Bowman, “the sister’s”, oil & acrylic on 16×20 canvas paper. When it came time to plan the show art for Antigone, Director… Read More

Chicago Theatre Week Returns

Chicago Theatre Week is right around the corner! Running from February 8 – 18, Chicago Theatre Week is an excellent opportunity to see… Read More

Meet Teaching Artist, Jamaque Newberry

We’re highlighting the incredible Teaching Artists who contribute their skills, energy, and enthusiasm to Court’s Education Initiative. These artists have a wealth of experience… Read More

No Progress Without Struggle

Director of Engagement Kamilah Rashied assesses the role of power in The Lion in Winter and our postpandemic lives, setting the stage for… Read More

Queering the Medieval Family Drama

Photo of Anthony Baldasare and Shane Kenyon by Michael Brosilow. Having taught Queering the American Family Drama and (re)Queering the American Musical at the University of Chicago, and now… Read More

Culture and Region as Told Through Props: THE LION IN WINTER

Court’s Properties Manager Lara Musard provides a brief overview of King Philip’s guest bed and the blades in The Lion in Winter. Learn about… Read More

Learning Guide: Oedipus Rex

Photo of the Chorus of Oedipus Rex, Kelvin Roston Jr., and Christopher Donahue by Michael Brosilow. Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, educators to… Read More

Synopsis and Characters

Photo of Kelvin Roston Jr. and Kate Collins by Michael Brosilow. Review a detailed synopsis of the complex plot of Oedipus… Read More