Berlin is “the Most Important Show to See…Right Now”
Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. It is 1928. Fascism is taking hold; revolutionaries are organizing; creatives are trying to capture the ineffable nature of their changing city; and—as everything falls apart—everyone is faced with a choice: abandon Berlin or fight to survive.
This world premiere adaptation by Mickle Maher—based on the graphic novel by Jason Lutes and directed by Charles Newell—has left critics and audiences awestruck. Read what reviewers are saying below and experience this theatrical tour-de-force for yourself.
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“This is a major new work from Court of a size and scope that has been all too rare in post-pandemic Chicago theater; it’s especially good to see [Charles] Newell, a highly skilled Chicago director, return to his old stomping grounds with a homegrown premiere. If you follow significant theatrical events here, you’ll want to see this piece.”
— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, ★★★ 1/2 (of four)
“A homegrown Chicago project of jaw-dropping ambition and exhilarating theatricality…It’s a thrillingly staged piece of theater, uncannily appropriate to the moment.”
— Chicago Sun-Times, ★★★★ (of four)
“Newell expertly weaves the superb ensemble in every movement, incorporating sights and sounds in ways you will have to see and hear to believe…Berlin is without a doubt the most important show to see on stage right now”
“A breathtaking achievement…Court Theatre hasn’t merely adapted a graphic novel—they’ve unleashed a theatrical thunderbolt. Under Newell’s visionary direction, Berlin transforms into something rare and electric: a defining moment of Chicago theatre that will be talked about for years to come.”
“The dialogue is smart. The action is intense. The relationships feel real….This is THE hot ticket in Chicago right now!”
“It’s a hot ticket. And well it should be….Director Charles Newell has pulled together a masterful ensemble”
“Engaging and intriguing”
— Let’s Play Theatrical Reviews