Blog - Court Theatre

Court Theatre Featured on Players List

"What makes Court Theatre distinctive is not only their commitment to producing classic plays but in how they define them."

Kaitlyn Anderson Joins Court Staff as Director of Production

Say hello to our newest staff member!

In Conversation: Actors Mi Kang, Kelvin Roston Jr., and Rebecca Spence

"Everyone's playing with fire."

$30 Tickets to Miss Julie During Chicago Theatre Week

Start the year with savings and some of the most exciting theatre in the city!

Meet the Cast of Miss Julie

Anything's possible on a Midsummer's Eve.

A Raisin in the Sun, Berlin, and Big White Fog in Chicago Tribune’s Top 10

"Court Theatre had an extraordinary 2025, with the majority of its productions among the best of the year."

Behind the Scenes: Scenic and Costume Design for The Taming of the Shrew

The Chicago Sun-Times calls THE TAMING OF THE SHREW "evocative and a pleasure to look at" - and we couldn't agree more! Hear from Scenic Designer Jackie Fox and Costume Designer Kotryna Hilko as they discuss their processes and inspirations.

“Slightly Sordid, Very Witty, and Absolutely Fascinating”

Check out these SHREW reviews!

Pre-Show Classroom Activity

Invite students to analyze the implications of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW's title, and explore the problematic nature of gender roles during Shakespeare’s time.

Post-Show Classroom Activity

Explore this adaptation of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW! Invite students to explore the different elements that go into creating an adaptation of a classic text, and then devise their own.