Photo Flash: First Look at Ben Carlson and More in PERICLES at Chicago Shakespeare
Chicago Shakespeare Theater continues the 2014/15 season with William Shakespeare's riveting odyssey Pericles, staged by CST veteran director David H. Bell and featuring Stratford Festival company member Ben Carlson in the title role. The production runs through January 18, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Wildly popular in Shakespeare's time, this heroic saga transports audiences to exotic worlds filled with magic and adventure where anything -- even a miracle -- is possible. The first of Shakespeare's romances, Pericles features some of the playwright's most eloquent and moving language, exploring redemption, the renewal of love and life itself.
In Shakespeare's most wondrous tale, Pericles, the Prince of Tyre, solves the secret riddle of a tyrannical king and is forced to flee his own land for fear of his life. The hero embarks on an odyssey of unexpected proportions in search of his future. As he travels to parts unknown, he is confronted by villains, pirates, goddesses and kings.Ben Carlson returns to Chicago Shakespeare to take on yet another title role. CST audiences will recall Carlson's stirring performances in the title roles of Hamlet (2006), for which he received a Jeff Award, andMacbeth (2009). Most recently on CST's stage, he delighted as the hilarious Frank in David Ives's The School for Lies.
Photo Credit: Liz Lauren
A twist of fate launches Pericles (Ben Carlson) on a odyssey filled with adventure, romance, wonder and redemption
Pericles (Ben Carlson) is celebrated for feats of bravery by the court of Pentapolis
Pericles (Ben Carlson) weds Thaisa (Lisa Berry) to the delight of her father, King Simonides (Kevin Gudahl, at center)
Thaisa (Lisa Berry) makes a miraculous recovery under the care of the seer Cerimon (Ross Lehman), amazing attendants (far left and right: Eric Parks and Sean Fortunato)
The lords and ladies of Pentapolis rejoice in energetic dance
|
Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
|
EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
|
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
|
James and the Giant Peach North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS |
|
Afterlife Music Fest: Story of the Year, Eve 6, The Early November and More! BaseCamp Pub (8/15-8/15) |
|
Dirty Dancing: The Musical James M. Nederlander Theatre (9/09-9/20) |
|
Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Wintrust Arena (11/13-11/13) |
|
Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Skokie, IL North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (3/14-3/14) |
|
Two Out of Three Falls The Factory Theater (6/04-7/18) |
|
Rhythm World 36 Grand Finale - PLATFORM Premieres Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago (8/08-8/08) |