“It is endlessly fascinating for a modern audience to be taken into the inner sanctum of power.” Artistic Director Edward Hall compares Elizabethan spectators to today’s consumption of TV dramas like The West Wing, Succession, and The Crown.
SEP 6 - OCT 6, 2024
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SEP 6 - OCT 6, 2024
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Edward Hall
Courtyard Theater
Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Edward Hall
Courtyard Theater
Run Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes (including intermission)
Audience Notice: Scenes depicting violence, including the use of prop weaponry & stage blood; fog, haze, & incense; & brief moments of flashing lights & loud sound effects
“Highly creative, pulsing, never‑dull-for-a‑second with zestful performances from a deeply committed cast”
“An exceptional ensemble cast. Elijah Jones’ Harry seems capable of seeing through people, out-smarting some & connecting with others.”
Combat. Duty. Valor. Honor. What does it mean to prove your worth? Following his groundbreaking production of Richard III, Artistic Director Edward Hall now turns to Shakespeare’s gripping tale that illuminates the capacity of language to inspire and transform. Hall examines the seductive, dangerous consequences of nationalism in the hands of an ambitious young king. Leading a powerhouse ensemble cast, Elijah Jones makes his CST debut in the title role. The thrill and power of war fuels the king’s resolve—and delivers a captivating night of theater you won’t forget.
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SEP 29 Audio Description
OCT 1
Projected Spanish Translation
OCT 2 Open Captioning
Run Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes (including intermission)
Audience Notice: Scenes depicting violence, including the use of prop weaponry & stage blood; fog, haze, & incense; & brief moments of flashing lights & loud sound effects
SEP 29 Audio Description
OCT 1
Projected Spanish Translation
OCT 2 Open Captioning
SEP 29 Audio Description
OCT 1
Projected Spanish Translation
OCT 2 Open Captioning
“Elijah Jones’s power & charisma [gives] a wholly original, engrossing take on a well-known figure.”
“Explosive, contemporary staging of a riveting soldier’s war story… exhilarating moments of brotherhood, humor, song & stirring special effects.”
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Sandy Sweet and Mira Frohnmayer
Nicholas and Mary Babson Fund to Support Chicago Actors
Anstiss and Ronald Krueck Stage Design Fund