Meet the cast on this highly original world premiere play commissioned by court theatre. Native son and the good book to make world premieres in. A camera flashes and roxie hart looks straight into the lens with a hint of a smile playing on her lips. Playwrights denis ohare and lisa peterson collaborated with margaret mitchell dean of the divinity school on and around the development of this original production, with the support of a. As you might infer from the title, court theatre s world premiere of lisa peterson and denis ohares the good book is an ambitious work. Paramount theatre the good book, the illusion court theatre julius caesar, hamlet, the caretaker, heartbreak house writers theatre mother of the maid northlight theatre. This work may be destined to be a theatrical event on the mainstage, or more intimate and edgier work for the adventurous forge audience, or quite simply creating magic for the kids audiences. He is the cowriter, with lisa peterson, and star of an iliad, which was performed at the new york theatre workshop and the broad stage in santa monica. Functioning as the universitys center for classic theatre, court and its artists mount theatrical productions and audience enrichment programs in collaboration with faculty. Delving into complex evolution of the good book mar 30, 2015. An astonishing display of theatrical pizzazz stuff. The good book at court theatre in this highly original world premiere play commissioned by court theatre, denis ohare and lisa peterson an iliad weave stories of devotion and conflict into their very own creation myth about the place where human faith and divine inspiration intersect.
If so, then the good book, a world premiere at court theatre, is sure to satisfy. Mar 19, 2015 the good book begins performances tonight at the court theatre. Court is dedicated to the curation of largescale, interdisciplinary theatrical experiences that fully access the amazing intellectual resources that surround the theatre at the university of chicago. Recommended in court theatre s world premiere of the good book we follow the lives of miriam hollis resnik and connor alex weisman as they struggle with their personal faith. This article appears in the march 2015 issue of chicago magazine. The good book by denis ohare and lisa peterson, world premiere at court theatre through april 19 by lawrence b. An explosion of scandal, celebrity and murder runs riot throughout the streets of 1920s chicago.
Oct 14, 2019 court theatre is a beautiful space located on the university of chicago campus on chicago s south side hyde park neighborhood in their 61st season. A midsummer nights dream, julius caesar and the madness of george iii other chicago credits include. A christmas carol 20142019, rock n roll, gas for less, and king lear at goodman theatre. Albert present the world premiere of the good book by denis oahare and lisa peterson, directed by lisa peterson.
Court theatre is the professional theatre of the university of chicago. In the foggy fens of england, the ghosts of the past and the women and men still laboring in the fields all yearn for a way out. Through main stage productions, and audience enrichment programs, they reexamine, reenvision, and renew classic texts that pose enduring and. An anonymous notice, it shared the page with two other announcements. Court theatres the good book cant make a masterpiece of the bible. Chicago is playing at the phoenix theatre until 5 january 2019.
With something for everybody, take a look at what shows are on in christchurch below. From ancient mesopotamia to medieval ireland to suburban america, the good book is a powerful and exuberant journey through the most influential book in western history. Do superior production values guarantee superior theater. Court theatre is the professional theatre of the university of chicago, dedicated to innovation, inquiry, intellectual engagement, and community service. Apr 10, 2015 as you might infer from the title, court theatre s world premiere of lisa peterson and denis ohares the good book is an ambitious work. About court theatre chicago center for classic theatre. The court supports new writing for theatre and commissions plays from a diverse range of new zealand playwrights. Court theatre announces its 60th season under the continuing leadership of artistic director charles newell, executive director stephen j. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Complete information about the good book in chicago at court theatre. Established in 1955, court theatre is a professional theatre guided by a mission to create innovative productions of classic plays that are thought provoking, characterdriven, and thematically enduring. The good book court theatre in this highly original world premiere play, denis ohare and lisa peterson an iliad weave stories of devotion and doubt into. Court theatre is a professional theatre company located in the hyde park neighborhood of chicago, illinois, where it was established in 1955. Court has a mission court theatre is the professional theatre of the university of chicago, dedicated to innovation, inquiry, intellectual engagement, and community service.
The adventures of augie march at court theatre 4 stars saul bellows chicago novel gets a terrific adaptation by david auburn. Her recent credits include richard ii, into the woods oregon shakespeare festival. After taking on homer with an iliad, lisa peterson and denis ohare tackle the bible for chicagos court theaterand find that the scriptures. Seizing on a new relationship as a potential means of escape, val leaves the stultifying constraints of work and family behind, only to be confronted with the repercussions of her decision. Barbara gaines directs this glorious new musical adaptation of the classic novel. In this highly original world premiere play, denis ohare and lisa peterson an iliad weave stories of devotion and doubt into their very own creation myth about the place where human faith and divine inspiration intersect. Court theatre to debut world premiere of the good book, which explores how the old and new testaments developed. On the front of the newspaper, and having gained notoriety by shooting her goodfornothin lover. Here at the court theatre the best international scripts take stage alongside stories from right here in our backyard. As a nonprofit arts organization, our work is bolstered by the sale of tickets, subscriptions, and donations. The 10 best restaurants near court theater in chicago, il.
As described by miriam, the biblical scholar at the heart. In 20, court established the center for classic theatre at the university of chicago to deeply explore what it means for a professional theatre to be in residence at a major university. In this highly original world premiere play commissioned by court theatre, denis ohare and lisa peterson an iliad weave stories of devotion and conflict into their very own creation myth about the place where human faith and divine inspiration intersect. This category is for articles about theatre companies.
As a veteran actress, hollis resnik senses a deep connection with miriam, the biblical scholar she plays in the good book at court. The good book runs march 19 april 19 at court theatre, 5535 s. The quality of all aspects of the production is 1st rate, especially with the visual lighting effects on the stages rear wall and floor. Linda roethke has also designed the motherfker with the hat and intimate apparel at steppenwolf theatre company. From its striking, minimalist set to its engaging cast and a standout performance by alex weisman, the good book promises to entertain audiences while enlightening them about a subject of wide interest, the bible. The britney spears musical weve all been waiting for.
With the ongoing covid19 crisis, and in light of the stay at home order for illinois, assume public, inperson events are canceled through at least thursday, april 30. Court theatre coupons near me in chicago, il 60637 8coupons. The bible, she says flatly, is not the word of god. You had to have faith in the playwrights and wait until the second act to fill in the blanks. The bible flows through american culture, as examined in the good book world premiere by lisa peterson and denis ohare at court theatre. Theatre in chicago is proud to partner with goldstar to offer the following shows for up to half off the regular ticket price just click on a discounted ticket link below and simply register to view the discounted prices for each show and be able to purchase theatre tickets at great prices. Court theatre presents the world premiere of the good book. With the original broadway choreography by ann reinking in the style of bob fosse and a sizzling score featuring the classic songs razzle dazzle, cell block tango and all that jazz, chicago is so good it should be illegal. Find court theatre venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. By denis ohare and lisa peterson directed by lisa peterson produced by court theatre story of the bible makes strong production, needs. Court theatre is an awardwinning center for classic theater located in the heart of chicagos hyde park neighborhood. In their new premiere at court theatre, the coauthors of an iliad take on no less than the biblenot the stories it contains, but how they were compiled. Seizing on a new relationship as a potential means of escape, val leaves the stultifying constraints of work and family behind, only to be confronted with the repercussions of.
A theater of our own, a valuable contribution to the history of theater, is a book written for anyone who enjoys the theater and its people as well as the story of chicago. Bible flows through american culture, as examined in the good book world premiere by lisa peterson and denis ohare at court theatre. Court theatre puts on five plays per season, which are attended by over 35,000 people each year. Court theatres the good book tackles the bible chicago. Posts tagged with court theatre university of chicago. The good book runs march 19 a april 19, 2015 at cou read more. Julius caesar, hamlet, the caretaker, and heartbreak house at. Lets be clear right from the start the court theatres chicago is simply not to be missed. Midsummer nights dream, the madness of george iii and julius caesar chicago shakespeare, peter pan lookingglass, putting it together porchlight, you never can tell remy. Albert present the world premiere of the good book by denis ohare and lisa peterson, directed by lisa peterson.
The cast of lisa peterson and denis ohares the good book, directed by peterson, at the court theatre. The good book needs to go further into faith chicago tribune. Court theatres new production, the good book, is an intriguing play about two wildly disparate people set against more than 3000 years of history. The good book in 2011, court theatre produced denis ohare and lisa petersons stage adaptation, an iliad the production returned to the court theatre stage in 20. Satchmo at the waldorf, the secret garden, the good book and porgy and bess court theatre. Our relationship to the university of chicago has been vital to court theatre s emergence as an important chicago area and national theatre. The annoyance has handselected some of its top performers to be quarantined within the walls of the theatre for 10 daysno one leaves, no one enters. Court theatre is the university of chicago s center for classic theatre. Nov 27, 2017 the court theatre, christchurch, until january 20. The good book begins performances tonight at the court theatre. Chicago credits include october sky, elf, dreamgirls and the full monty marriott theatre. Mar 18, 2015 court theatres the good book tackles the bible. Playwrights denis ohare and lisa peterson an iliad weave stories of devotion and conflict into their very own creation myth about the place where human faith and divine inspiration intersect.
Restaurants near court theater, chicago on tripadvisor. Court theatre is affiliated with the university of chicago, receiving inkind support from the university and operating within the larger university umbrella. Supported by the sundance institute, a nonprofit organization that discovers and. The wheel steppenwolf theatre company a midsummer nights dream, edward ii, romeo and juliet chicago shakespeare theater oklahoma. For more than six decades, our full seasons and staged readings have examined the lasting power of classic theatre. Sondheim on sondheim porchlight music theatre, jeff award nomination. But if the citys flourishing theater district is any indication, chicago is far from a stepping stone. Mar 19, 2015 court theatre, the professional theatre at the university of chicago, reimagines classic theatre for modern audiences. A new play imagines how the worlds most famous book was created. The good book needs to go further into faith chicago. The world premiere production of a new play about the bible by denis ohare and lisa peterson, the good book is. The star of court theatre production says, as a performer, she relates to the intense drive of bible expert who rejects the book as gods word.
Alex weisman returns to chicago shakespeare theater, where his credits include short shakespeare. The good book by denis ohare and lisa peterson, world premiere at court theatre through april 19. Established in 2003, theatreland offers the largest individual collection of websites providing complete, impartial guides to all the theatrical, musical and performance arts events and venues in the worlds greatest theatre cities, from new yorks broadway to londons west end and. Following the extraordinary experience of that production, artistic director charles newell approached ohare and peterson about conceiving a subsequent project. Court theatre chicago tickets, schedule, seating chart. Other chicago credits include hand to god victory gardens, mary and a christmas carol goodman, the good book court theatre tug of war. Court theatre artistic director charles newell and executive director stephen j. For fullpriced tickets and ticket availability information visit the court theatre website or call 773 7534472. Denis ohare, actor, and lisa peterson, director, together awardwinning playwrights. League of resident theatres 1501 broadway, suite 1801 new york, ny 10036. From ancient mesopotamia to medieval ireland to suburban america, the play weaves. To this day, chicago remains a city known for its imaginative, innovative, and influential theaters and artists.
Court theatre, the professional theatre at the university of chicago, reimagines classic theatre for modern audiences. The creators of an iliad offer a threehour debunking that preaches to. With more than 250 theatres, five tony awardwinning theatre companies, and the countrys greatest comedy scene, chicago is a mustvisit destination for theatre lovers. Parking can be purchased in advance with your admission ticket via our app, online. Performing arts center, theater, film symphony space. Review lauds court theatre s world premiere production of the good book. Go the good book runs march 19 to april 19 at court theatre.
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