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First to Knock, First Admitted: The Adventures of Saul Bellow

Resident Dramaturg Nora Titone shares how author Saul Bellow's upbringing as a Jewish Russian immigrant in Chicago influenced the writing of his novel, THE ADVENTURES OF AUGIE MARCH.

Court Theatre and Playwright Nambi E. Kelley Receive the $75,000 Prince Prize for Commissioning Original Work

Court and playwright Nambi E. Kelley have received the Prince Prize to craft a play about activist Stokely Carmichael.

Powerful FOR COLORED GIRLS praised by critics and audiences

Chicago critics are raving about Court's production of Ntozake Shange's cherished classic.

Paying Homage to Ntozake Shange

Dr. Khalilah Watson chronicles the impact Ntozake Shange's work has had on women over the past four decades.

beyond the rainbow: Court Community Conversations

In conjunction with our production of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf, Court Theatre is presenting beyond the rainbow: Court Community Conversations, a series of curated, community-focused events.

Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson Earns Prestigious Diversity Award from University

Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson was honored by the University of Chicago on January 15, 2019 with one of three prestigious Diversity Leadership Awards.

It’s not hypothetical — PHOTOGRAPH 51 is a hit!

Critics are praising the cast and production team responsible for PHOTOGRAPH 51. See why Rosalind Franklin's story is resonating with the press.

Donors Make a Difference: Tom & Barbara Weil and Gary & Sharon Kovener

As members of the Producers’ Circle, Court’s premier giving society, the Weils and Koveners enjoy exclusive members-only events at Court Theatre.

Double Helix, Double Standard

PHOTOGRAPH 51 production dramaturg Derek Matson chronicles the double standards Rosalind Franklin faced in her work and the history of her story.

Engendered Bias: Female Undergrads Share STEM Experiences

We asked several female UChicago undergrads in STEM to reflect on Rosalind Franklin’s and their own experiences in overcoming gender-related obstacles in their fields.