A Midsummer Night's Dream
December 6, 2018
February 3, 2019
CST’s Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Joe Dowling
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Truly eye-popping…a family-friendly spectacle designed to compete with musicals & circuses
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Highly recommended! Beautifully & hilariously realized
THIRD COAST REVIEW
The Play
High-flying fairies mix with outrageous comedy for a Dream come true! In the forest, misguided passions mix with magic spells as four young lovers and an unsuspecting troupe of aspirational players cross paths with the fairy king and queen, engaged in a war of wills. Staged in the uniquely personal setting of the Courtyard Theater, internationally acclaimed Director Joe Dowling’s enchanting production features dazzling dance numbers and exhilarating music, blending rock, jazz, blues, and '50s doo-wop. This winter, come enjoy one of the most popular comedies of all time at Chicago’s Tony Award-winning theater on Navy Pier.
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Critical Acclaim
Chicago Tribune declares: “T.R. Knight (of Grey’s Anatomy fame) is a gas… a genuine star who certainly delivers for his fans.”
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A Scholar’s Perspective
Spoiler alert: like most romantic comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream ends in marriages.
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Free Enrichment Programs
This free series of programs offers lectures and talkbacks on ideas embodied in the play as well as opportunities to meet the cast.
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The Players
Creative Team
Joe Dowling Director
Todd Rosenthal Scenic Designer
Fabio Toblini Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann Lighting Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
Keith Thomas Composer and Music Director
Christopher M. LaPorte Sound Designer
Richard Jarvie Wig and Make-up Designer
Joe Chvala Choreographer
Kevin Gudahl Verse Coach
Bob Mason Casting
Patricia McCorkle, CSA New York Casting
Erin Kraft Assistant Director
Cast
Jonathan Butler-Duplessis Snout
Joe Dempsey Peter Quince
Ethan Deppe Ensemble
William Dick Egeus/Snug
Michael Ferraro Peaseblossom
Luke Halpern Moth
Sam Kebede Puck/Philostrate
T.R. Knight Nick Bottom
Andrew MacNaughton Mustardseed
Edward O'Blenis Theseus/Oberon
Tyrone Phillips Lysander
Cristina Panfilio Helena
Melisa Soledad Pereyra Hermia
Michael Rawls Cobweb
Eric Schabla Demetrius
Sara Sevigny Starveling
Alexandra Silber Titania/Hippolyta
Alec Silver Francis Flute
Adrienne Storrs First Fairy
Jarais Musgrove Ensemble Intern
KJ Sheldon Ensemble Intern
Lauren Smith Ensemble Intern
Helpful Resources
Tickets: $58–$88
Run Time: 2 hours
and 30 minutes
(including intermission)
Seat Map (PDF)
Browse the Program (PDF)
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