Court Theatre (Chicago)

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Court Theatre is a Tony Award-winning [1] professional theatre company located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, where it was established in 1955. Court Theatre is affiliated with the University of Chicago, receiving in-kind support from the University and operating within the larger University umbrella. Court Theatre puts on five plays per season, which are attended by over 35,000 people each year, in addition to various smaller performance events such as play readings.

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History

Charles Newell has been Artistic Director since 1994. In 2018, Angel Ysaguirre joined Court Theatre's leadership as executive director.

In 2010, Court Theatre established itself as the Center for Classic Theatre at the University of Chicago. As explained on the theatre's website, through this position, Court Theatre is "dedicated to the curation of large-scale, interdisciplinary theatrical experiences". Court Theatre has used the University as a resource in many ways, including through the development of new translations and adaptations of classic texts, receiving dramaturgical assistance from expert faculty, and hosting events related to the theatre's programming throughout the University's campus and the greater Hyde Park area. Court Theatre also provides resources for the University as well, including by exclusively providing numerous internships to University of Chicago students as well as maintaining a number of University affiliates on their board of trustees. [2]

On June 12, 2022 Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre accepted the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award on behalf of Court Theatre at Radio City Music Hall. [3] [4] [5]

Notable productions

Court has won over 70 Jeff Awards, including 8 awards for Best Production for the following shows:

The Tempest (1978), directed by Robert Falls [6]

The Triumph of Love (1994), directed by Charles Newell [7]

Putting It Together (1998), directed by Gary Griffin [8]

Man of La Mancha (2006), directed by Charles Newell [9]

Fences (2006), directed by Ron OJ Parson [10]

Caroline, or Change (2009), directed by Charles Newell [11]

Blues for an Alabama Sky (2017), directed by Ron OJ Parson [12]

King Hedley II (2020), directed by Ron OJ Parson [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Broadway News (2022-05-18). "Court Theatre of Chicago to receive 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award". Broadway News. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  2. ↑ "About". Court Theatre. 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  3. ↑ 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award | Court Theatre , retrieved 2022-09-12
  4. ↑ Brant, Traci (2022-05-18). "Court Theatre Receives 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award!". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  5. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (2022-06-13). "Tony Awards: 'A Strange Loop' Takes Best Musical as 'The Lehman Trilogy,' 'Company' Dominate With Five Wins Each". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  6. ↑ "Production History". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  7. ↑ "Production History". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  8. ↑ "Putting it Together". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  9. ↑ "Man of La Mancha". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  10. ↑ "Fences". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  11. ↑ "Caroline Or Change at Court Theatre". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  12. ↑ "Blues for An Alabama Sky". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  13. ↑ "KING HEDLEY II by August Wilson | Court Theatre | Sept 12 - Oct 13". Court Theatre. Retrieved 2022-09-12.

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