World Premiere
Native Son
September 11 – October 12
Co-Produced with American Blues Theater
WORLD PREMIERE
Adapted by Nambi E. Kelley, Based on the novel by Richard Wright, Directed by Seret Scott
Richard Wright’s iconic novel about oppression, freedom, and justice comes to life on stage in this ground-breaking world premiere adapted with theatrical ingenuity by Chicago’s own Nambi E. Kelley and co-produced with American Blues Theater.
Announcing Season 60
Court Theatre’s 60th season will feature the world premiere of NATIVE SON; Nicholas Rudall’s translation of IPHIGENIA; WAITING for GODOT directed by Ron OJ Parson; the world premiere of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s The GOOD BOOK; and a Charles Newell and Doug Peck collaboration on the musical The SECRET GARDEN.
Next Up
Iphigenia in Aulis
November 6 – December 7
Inspired by the incredible success of An Iliad, Artistic Director Charles Newell takes on Euripides’ ancient tale of power and sacrifice in Iphigenia in Aulis. As the Greek army restlessly paces the silent shores of Aulis, King Agamemnon is faced with a harrowing decision. In return for the winds that would carry his army to victory over Troy, the goddess Artemis has demanded the impossible: the sacrifice of the King’s own daughter, Iphigenia. In a translation by Court’s Founding Artistic Director Nicholas Rudall, Iphigenia in Aulis is the first installment in a three-year cycle of Greek plays, followed by Aeschylus’ Agamemnon and Sophocles’ Electra.
