City Lit's Lovers is

The first professional revival in Chicago of this modern classic in 22 years. Like all great Irish plays, it is at once both funny and heartbreaking. Friel, the playwright of Dancing at Lughnasa and Translations, has written two love stories here, and it's hard to say which one-Act One's "Winners" or Act Two's "Losers"-is more moving.

Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm

Sundays at 3pm

Plus two Thursdays, Sept. 23 & 30 at 8pm

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"Marvelously written and wonderfully acted"

-Chicagocritic

"Celtic magic"

-Steadstyle Chicago

 


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Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm

Sundays at 3pm

Plus two Thursdays, June 17 & 24 at 8pm

Wodehouse is back! A landmark 1917 musical comedy co-written by City Lit's most frequently produced author. A young man hides his bride from the disapproving aunt who controls his finances- while he is also hiding the single woman, who has innocently appeared in his bedroom, from his bride. Featuring a swell score by Jerome Kern.

The critics agree: Oh Boy! is a GEM!

 

"Rarely seen musical GEM"

 

"This show is a little GEM"

-Centerstage Chicago

 

"3 1/2 of 4 stars. An absolute GEM!"

-Gay Chicago Magazine

 

" 3 1/2 of 4 stars. A Must See!"

-Chicago Tribune

 

"A perfect summer gin and tonic!"

-WBEZ

 

"Brilliant! One of the highlights of the 2010 season!"

-Chicagocritic.com

And don't miss WBEZ's Dueling Critics discussing Oh Boy! on Eight-Forty-Eight.


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The critics agree: The Body Snatchers is Grade-A entertainment!

"Recommended: skillful adaptation...well-acted story theater"

-Chicago Reader

"Intelligent, entertaining and thought-provoking"

-chicagocritic.com

"Relentlessly Chilling"

-Centerstage

"A savvy take on its still-thrilling source"

-TimeOut Chicago

"Loads of fun"

-Chicago Theater Blog

A world premiere City Lit adaptation of the 1950s science fiction novel. A small town doctor discovers that the people around him are being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.

Tickets on sale now!

Hear Artistic Director Terry McCabe discuss The Body Snatchers and the 2010-2011 season in the weekly Talk Theatre in Chicago podcast with Tom Williams.


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"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."

Murder, witches, swordfights, a ghost, ruthless ambition, blood, betrayal and many other elements of terrific entertainment!

 

The critics agree: Macbeth is superb

"I have yet to come across a production of Macbeth in which the weird sisters are so cannily used"

-Chicago Tribune

" City Lit’s Macbeth is among the finest non-Equity Shakespeare you’ll see anywhere"

-Chicagocritic.com

" Each performance in the strong ensemble is carefully crafted; the resulting interpretation is lively and gripping"

-Centerstage Chicago


 

Thanks to everyone who helped to make our 30th Anniversary Celebration a success!

Pictured ( l to r): Co-founder David Dillon, Co-founder Arnold Aprill, Managing Director Brian Pastor, Artistic Director Terry McCabe, Co-founder Lorell Wyatt, Former Artistic Director Mark Richard

Special thanks to these Chicago artists who volunteered their time and efforts:

Robert Breuler

Ensemble Member, Steppenwolf

B.J. Jones

Artistic Director, Northlight Theatre

Dorothy Milne

Artistic Director, Lifeline Theatre

Joyce Piven

Founder, Piven Theatre Workshop

Kathy Scambiatterra

Artistic Director, The Artistic Home

Steve Scott

Associate Producer, Goodman Theatre

Kristine Thatcher

Associate Director, City Lit Theater

Dennis Zacek

Artistic Director, Victory Gardens

Master of Ceremonies Mike Nussbaum

Honored Guests:

Arnold Aprill, David Dillon and Lorell Wyatt

Co-founders, City Lit Theater

Mark Richard

Former Artistic Director, City Lit Theater