An Iliad

“★★★★… extraordinarily performed … a candidate for the best solo show in Chicago theater history.” – Chicago Tribune

“★★★★ … An Iliad is an unsettling triumph. It’s an echo of the past, a commentary on the present and an ominous warning for the future. It was timely in 2011. It’s even more so now. – Sun-Times

A timely and gripping retelling of Homer’s epic poem, An Iliad returns to Court’s stage, illuminating the human cost of conflict with breathtaking urgency. Timothy Edward Kane reprises his role as The Poet – the sole character in this one-person saga – who recounts a tale of war, hubris, and destruction that spirals across millennia and crashes into our present day. Experience the raw power of Kane’s performance in Court Theatre’s intimate Abelson Auditorium, and confront the necessity of the classics head-on.

Jason Huysman understudies the role of The Poet and will be featured in evening performances on Sunday, June 15 and Sunday, June 22; all other performances will feature Timothy Edward Kane.

Running Time: 90 minutes, presented without intermission

Accessible Performances:

• June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm (Open Captioning)
  • Audio Description and ASL Interpretation available upon request, with at least four weeks’ notice prior to the requested performance. Please call the Box Office at (773) 753-4472 for more information.

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Photo of Timothy Edward Kane by Michael Brosilow.