Court Receives Nine Jeff Awards
What a night! We are thrilled to share that on Monday, September 29, Court Theatre was honored with nine Jeff Awards—the most of any theatre company in the 2024/25 season.
Production – Play (Large)
Berlin
Director – Play (Large)
Charles Newell, Berlin
Ensemble – Play
Berlin
Performer in a Principal Role – Musical
Stephen Schellhardt (Marvin), Falsettos (in partnership with TimeLine Theatre)
Performer in a Supporting Role – Play
AnJi White (Charlesetta Simpkins), East Texas Hot Links
Performer in a Supporting Role – Musical
Sarah Bockel (Trina), Falsettos
New Work – The Libby Adler Mages Award
Mickle Maher, Berlin
Short Run – Direction
Charles Newell, An Iliad
Short Run – Performer
Timothy Edward Kane (The Poet), An Iliad
We received 21 nominations in total, the greatest number of nominations we have ever received in our 70-year history. Every production in the season—including East Texas Hot Links, Falsettos (produced in partnership with TimeLine Theatre), A Raisin in the Sun, the world premiere of Berlin, and An Iliad—was nominated.
Read the full list of winners here. Congratulations to all who were recognized, and thank you for creating work that continues to delight, surprise, and inspire. We are proud to be a part of Chicago’s vibrant community, and we can’t wait for another exciting season.
Congratulations to EVERYONE! Since I first started attending Court Theatre in the 1960s, it has continued to be a significant part of my life. The current acclaim is an outward sign of the intangible gifts Court has shared with its audiences.
Congratulations on these well-deserved recognitions! The Court has enriched our lives in the city for the last 25 years – looking forward to many more!
I am and have been a subscriber to Court Theatre for over 40 years. When I read Chris Jones’ article in the Chicago Tribune, in which he felt that Berlin would be a major win of the season, I had a regret that I had no program to check things out.
I have complained about this before – to no avail. I would be willing to pay for a program when I attend a show. All the other theatrical performances that I attend do provide a paper program.
Shame on Court for economizing on this procedure.
Agnes T. Prindiville
519 Warwick Rd.
Kenilworth, IL 60043