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Court Theater

5535 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
773-753-4472
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Highland Park, Illinois
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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Productions are quality--worth a ride to Hyde Park for this and some wonderful restaurants (Park 52, Le Petite Folie) before theater.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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Went to a Saturday Matinee of Invisible Man, and we were blown away by the power of the performance. My partner was extremely impessed with how easily the performers were able to move from one role to another, and how natural it seemed. The venue itself did not have a bad seat, we were concerned about sitting in the back... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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I can't recommend this theater enough. I saw The Invisible Man there a few weeks ago. What a production! Everything was great - the scenic design, the lighting, the choreography, the acting, everything. They offer discounts for students and children, so feel free to inquire.

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Chicago, Ilinois
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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We have been going to The Court Theater near the University of Chicago in Hyde Park off and on for years. It's a little out of the way to get to; but the stage surrounded by semi-circular seating draws the audinece in to the production so much so that one feels a part of the story. The obviously professional thespians... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
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went to Porgy and Bess last season and it was great, went to preview of opening show Spunk and again another great show from court theatre, every seat in house is good view and accoustic's are great also a place to see great theatre

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