Court Theatre Presents JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD, Now thru 12/9

Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert present James Joyce's "The Dead," book by Richard Nelson, music by Shaun Davey, lyrics conceived and adapted by Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey, and directed by Charles Newell with musical direction by Doug Peck. "The Dead" will run tonight, November 8 – December 9, 2012 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press Opening is Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 8:00PM.

Artistic Director Charles Newell and Music Director Doug Peck, whose professional collaborations include Porgy and Bess and Caroline, or Change, team up for a delightful reimagining of Court Theatre's eccentric holiday classic, James Joyce's The Dead. Filled with the warmth of a flickering hearth, the fervor of an Irish folk song, and the mystery of a snowy winter's eve, this piece tells the tale of a group of family and friends as they gather to sing and dance in celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany in Dublin at the turn of the last century. Hauntingly beautiful and joyfully spirited, James Joyce's The Dead offers a heartfelt accompaniment to the holiday season.

James Joyce's "The Dead" is directed by Charles Newell with musical direction by Doug Peck. It features Book by Richard Nelson, Music by Shaun Davey and Lyrics conceived & adapted by Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey.

The production plays previews November 8 – November 16, 2012 with a press opening set for Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 8:00PM. The regular run plays November 18 – December 9, 2012, according to the following schedule: Wed & Thurs: 7:30 PM; Fridays: 8:00 PM; Saturdays: 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM; Sundays: 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM. All performances take place at the Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.

Tickets: $35-$45 previews; $45-$65 regular run. Box Office: Located at 5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago; (773) 753-4472 or online www.CourtTheatre.org.

Now in its 58th season, Court Theatre is guided by its mission to discover the power of classic theatre. Court endeavors to make a lasting contribution to American theatre by expanding the canon of translations, adaptations, and classic texts. Court revives lost masterpieces, illuminates familiar texts, and distinguishes fresh, modern classics. Court engages and inspires its audience by providing artistically distinguished productions, audience enrichment activities, and student educational experiences. Court Theatre is the professional theatre in residence at the University of Chicago continuing to discover the power of classic theatre.

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