Andrea R.
12/2/2024
I was kicking myself for saying yes last night's Falsetto theater production since Hyde Park isn't an easy trek from my house. It was the last night of Thanksgiving break, which made it tough to...
Court Theatre
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5535 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
History
Court Theatre was founded in 1955 as an amateur outdoor summer theatre at the University of Chicago. In 1971, classics professor Nicholas Rudall assumed the role of director and conceived Court's tradition of translating and adapting classic texts for contemporary audiences; the theatre was then established as a professional company with Actors' Equity Association in 1975. In 1981, Court built its current home, the intimate, 251-seat Abelson Auditorium, and in 1983 the theatre incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization. Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, (named
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4.534 reviews
Shradha A.
8/1/2025
It's an old community theater with a small foyer, old seats, and simple stage. I watched Iliad here and that production quality was superb.
Tracy L.
3/7/2025
The Court Theatre's rendition of "A Raisin in the Sun" in Chicago was fantastic. The performance was fantastic in the end, even though the first exposition seemed a little slow. The performance of...
Aesha E.
4/10/2022
Court is one of the best theatre companies in the city. It's easily up there with the likes of Goodman and Steppenwolf. It's on the campus of the University of Chicago, and it's great that not all...
Jacqueline B.
10/12/2022
It really is a shame I don't get to this theater very often, especially since it's right in my back yard. The productions here are just as good as what you see in the Loop, West Loop, and North...
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