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“a most powerful presentation”
“James Lewis delivers a masterclass in his embodiment of King. It’s a tough role to play, and Lewis nails it.”
“the intimacy of City Lit Theatre, makes the intensity of gritty drama “King Hedley II” feel especially immersive.”
“the cast’s intense performances resound in City Lit’s [intimate space].”
King Hedley II by August Wilson
Directed by Artistic Associate Manny Buckley
Oct 16—Nov 29, 2026
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City Lit Theater
City Lit Theater, in Edgewater is the longest continuously producing storefront theater in Chicago. We were founded in 1979, with $210, and are now about to start our 46th season. 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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