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
"Marvelously written and wonderfully acted"
"Celtic magic"
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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"
"3 1/2 of 4 stars. An absolute GEM!"
-Gay Chicago Magazine
" 3 1/2 of 4 stars. A Must See!"
"A perfect summer gin and tonic!"
"Brilliant! One of the highlights of the 2010 season!"
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"
"Intelligent, entertaining and thought-provoking"
"Relentlessly Chilling"
"A savvy take on its still-thrilling source"
"Loads of fun"
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!
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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"
" City Lit’s Macbeth is among the finest non-Equity Shakespeare you’ll see anywhere"
" Each performance in the strong ensemble is carefully crafted; the resulting interpretation is lively and gripping"
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