A Midsummer Night's Dream
December 6, 2018
February 3, 2019
CST’s Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Joe Dowling
Production Sponsor
Critical Acclaim
“T.R. Knight
(of Grey’s Anatomy fame)
is a gas as Nick Bottom. A GENUINE STAR… who certainly delivers for his fans.”
-CHICAGO TRIBUNE
“A family-friendly spectacle…there is fun to be had.
And if you have a fashionista in your group, NO BETTER SHOW IN TOWN.”
-CHICAGO TRIBUNE
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Inventive, imaginative, impressive… a BEAUTIFULLY AND HILARIOUSLY REALIZED bit of extravagant escapism.”
-THIRD COAST REVIEW
“T.R. Knight does an outstanding job…Sam Kebede was WILDLY ENTERTAINING AND FUN to watch as the mischievous Puck.”
-CHICAGO NOW
“T.R. Knight works well as the beset-upon Bottom.
The four-way brawl among the young lovers is FUNNY AND REAL.”
-CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Dowling’s directorial magic, creative team and the talented cast and ensemble will DELIGHT AT EVERY TURN.”
-PICTURE THIS POST
“TREAT YOURSELF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
to some riotous humor and a beautiful visual landscape.”
-CHICAGO NOW
“As mid-winter’s madness beckons, it seems
an apt antidote and
A WELL-DESERVED DREAM.”
-STAGE AND CINEMA
“A guaranteed crowd-pleaser...with plenty of wowing special effects and standout sequences.”
-DAILY HERALD
“Renders fantasy visible...simply brilliant in every way, and audiences are going to love it.”
-WINDY CITY TIMES
“Midsummer goes big... it is inarguably beautiful. The actors hit their marks, make the text accessible, and nail the timing.”
-CHICAGO NOW
Helpful Resources
Tickets: $58–$88
Run Time: 2 hours
and 30 minutes
(including intermission)
Seat Map (PDF)
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