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THEATER IN CHICAGO TOP RATED PLAY
“City Lit’s world premiere of Scaramouche is an ambitious and entertaining production. Anchored by charismatic performances and lively ensemble work, the musical captures humor, theatrical antics, and revolutionary spirit to keep audiences engaged.”
**** “Don’t miss it!”
**** “Soon to be classic”
**** “A dash of Pirates of Penzance mixed with The Count of Monte Cristo combined with a parodic flourish reminiscent of Urinetown.”
**** “A suave lead, strong ensemble, swords galore …Scaramouche will entertain.”
The fantastical romantic comedy tale of Scaramouche, brought to life and song by Kingsley Day & James Glossman.
Directed by Beth Wolf with Music Direction by Kevin Zhou
photos by Steven Townshend of Distant Era
“**** should be headed straight for Broadway”
ON NEXT
The first show in our 46th season
A world-premiere
SHANE by Mark Pracht
21 August - 4 October, 2026
City Lit Theater
City Lit Theater, in Edgewater is the seventh, longest-running theater company in Chicago. We were founded in 1979, with $210, and are now into our 45th season. We are about to open our 156th production. City Lit Theater was the first in the nation devoted to stage adaptations of literary material. At City Lit’s launch event, our founders were able to read a congratulatory letter we had received from Tennessee Williams. We have been associated with many great theater folk from Chicago and beyond.
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