Court Theatre
By Andrew Bauld
March 24, 2017
UChicago faculty in sciences, philosophy work closely with Tom Stoppard production
September 7, 2016
Charles Newell appointed inaugural Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director
By Kelsey Moorhouse and Cathy Taylor
March 10, 2016
Court Theatre presents the lineup for its upcoming season under the continuing leadership of artistic director Charles Newell and executive director Stephen J. Albert. The company’s 2016-17 season will feature...Read more
By Shelby Krick
March 3, 2016
Eugene O’Neill’s epic family drama Long Day’s Journey Into Night is a modern classic, respected by theatre audiences around the globe for 60 years. The play opens at Court Theatre...Read more
February 18, 2016
Source: UChicago
July 22, 2015
UChicago arts leaders collaborate with schools on K-12 arts education program
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
March 31, 2015
Review lauds Court Theatre’s world premiere production of ‘The Good Book’
Source: Chicago Magazine
March 19, 2015
Court Theatre to debut world premiere of ‘The Good Book,’ which explores how the Old and New testaments developed
By Susie Allen
October 31, 2014
Groups host year of anniversary events, exhibitions and performances
Source: Chicago Tribune
September 23, 2014
Critic lauds ‘gutsy, powerful, relentless, profoundly disturbing piece of Chicago theater’
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
October 25, 2013
Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell awarded for contributions to the regional arts landscape
October 25, 2013
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has honored Court Theatre’s artistic director Charles Newell with the 2013 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming...Read more
Source: Laura Milani Alessio
August 13, 2013
Court Theatre production brings David Auburn, AB’91, back to his acclaimed play’s roots
By Susie Allen
October 19, 2012
Court Theatre received three honors for its 2011-12 season at the 44th annual Equity Jeff Awards ceremony on Oct. 15. Larry Yando won the Jeff Award for Actor in a...Read more
August 28, 2012
The University of Chicago’s Court Theatre has received 15 Joseph Jefferson (“Jeff”) Award nominations in 10 categories. Each production from Court’s 2011-2012 season received at least one nomination. “We’re proud...Read more
Source: Chicago Tribune
April 10, 2012
Amid opening of Angels in America , artistic director draws praise for Court's success
November 8, 2011
Court Theatre earned two honors on Nov. 7 at the Joseph Jefferson Awards for its acclaimed musical Porgy and Bess. Artistic Director Charles Newell won the Best Director of a...Read more
Source: Chicago Tribune
November 8, 2011
Court Theatre's Charles Newell and Doug Peck honored for musical Porgy and Bess
By Susie Allen
September 6, 2011
Court Theatre has received 12 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations , including nominations for direction and musical production for its hugely successful production of Porgy and Bess . The Jeff Awards,...Read more
Source: Kerry Reid
August 29, 2011
Scholarly re-imagining of the Gershwins' classic musical brings unprecedented success, with plans for more.