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Sneak Peek: The Mousetrap

This January, Court Theatre stages our first Agatha Christie play in the theatre’s 65 year history.

Lighting An All-White Set: An Interview with Keith Parham

We talked with lighting designer Keith Parham to learn more about his approach to lighting the set for OEDIPUS REX.

Get Ready for THE MOUSETRAP with Our Curated Playlist

Listen to our MOUSETRAP-inspired playlist! We chose a variety of songs that directly and indirectly mention characters’ struggles and the play’s motifs.

OEDIPUS Onscreen

Learn more about adaptations of Sophocles' play for the screen, as well as how these reimagined approaches address the enduring themes in this famous Greek tragedy.

Musical Adaptations of OEDIPUS REX

In this blog post, the second in a series of four posts, learn more about musical adaptations of Sophocles' play, as well as how these reimagined approaches address the enduring themes in this famous Greek tragedy.

Power and Symbolism: Designing the Costumes of OEDIPUS REX

We interviewed costume designer Jacqueline Firkins to learn more about her approach to designing OEDIPUS REX. Find out how her choices support the storytelling.

OEDIPUS and Stage Adaptation

Learn more about how different artists have adapted OEDIPUS for the stage and how its themes continue to resonate in different contexts.

Creating the World of OEDIPUS REX

We interviewed scenic designer John Culbert about his approach to creating the set for OEDIPUS REX.

Court Theatre Honored with 5 Jeff Awards

For Colored Girls, Frankenstein, and Photograph 51 were all honored at this year's Jeff Awards.

Oedipus and Agency

UChicago Professor Sarah Nooter explores questions of agency, truth, and fate in Sophocles' OEDIPUS REX.