Marguerite Duras' LA MUSICA Begins 4/19 at Chicago Dramatists
By: Kelsey Denette
SALOMEE SPEELT today announced the world premiere of a new translation by Chicago Dramatists' resident playwright Alice Austen of Marguerite Duras' La Musica, directed by Noémi Schlosser, April 19 - May 12.
Opening/Press night is Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Performances are Thursday, April 19, Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 West Chicago Ave. The production then moves for the remainder of the run (Saturday, April 28, Friday, May 4 and May 11, Saturday, May 5 and May 12 at 7 p.m.) to Alliance Française, 54 West Chicago Ave. Tickets are $25, which includes a complimentary glass of French wine. There is an industry performance Monday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Alliance Française, tickets are $10 for industry professionals. All Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone 646.469.7992. For more information go to salomeespeelt.be.
Author Marguerite Duras describes the couple in La Musica as being torn apart by the forces of a passion so strong it both nourished and destroyed their relationship. On the eve of their divorce being finalized, the couple (Elizabeth Laidlaw and John Gray) meets at the hotel where, three short years before, they first fell in love and lived while their love was at its most passionate. With a live jazz saxophone setting the tone, night falls and their conversation unfolds, secrets are revealed, emotions are heightened and a love may be rekindled or extinguished forever.
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Scenic Design - Top 3
1.
Dane Laffrey - The Lost Boys
36% of votes
2.
Soutra Gilmour - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
12.4% of votes
3.
Scott Pask - Schmigadoon!
10.8% of votes
Videos
|
Windfall Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31) |
|
South Pacific Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14) |
|
The Lifespan of a Fact Parker Players Theater (4/24-5/17) |
|
Tacoville 2026 Naper Settlement (6/05-6/07) |
|
Greater Tuna The Little Theatre On The Square (7/02-7/12) |
|
Physical Theater Festival Chicago Physical Theater Festival Chicago (6/01-6/07) |
|
Raks Geek The Newport Theater (11/13-11/13) |
|
Good People By David Lindsay-Abaire 4 Chairs Theatre (7/17-8/23) PHOTOS |
|
Trusted Studebaker Theater (5/30-5/30) |
|
OUTDOOR SHOW- The Morgan Wallen Experience BaseCamp Pub (8/22-8/22) |
| VIEW ALL SHOWS ADD A SHOW | |
Get Chicago's #1 Theatre Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for Chicago Shows & beyond.
