Court Theatre’s 2026/27 season is an exploration of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit, embracing transformative stories that reflect the beauty, complexity, and urgency of our shared moment in history. As America marks 250 years, we return to theatre’s role as a pillar of civic life, inviting big questions, fresh perspectives, and spirited conversations. Join us in the pursuit → Subscribe now.
By Winsome Pinnock
Directed by Gabrielle Randle-Bent
Dramaturgy by Avery Willis Hoffman
at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
December 2026, Dates TBA
A bonfire of laughter. A shift in perspective that fundamentally alters how we view an American classic. She will make the Reverend pay.
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By August Wilson
Directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson
A missing woman. A forgotten song. Everybody’s looking for something. Everybody’s coming and going.
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By Luis AlfaroDirected by Wendy Mateo and Denise Yvette SernaIn Partnership with Teatro Vista Productions
A classic tale of revenge, sacrifice, and the high price of freedom. Euripides’s Medea myth rendered urgently and achingly alive in the city of Chicago.
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Written, composed, and scored by avery r. youngDirected by Timothy Douglas
A sweeping poetic epic. An incandescent celebration of resilience. A communal song for collective healing. We set ourselves free.
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