When 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt began work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she wasn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. SILENT SKY explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them.
Citadel Theatre is at 300 South Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL.
A Jukebox for the Algonquin (4/18/25-5/18/25)
I and You (2/21/25-3/23/25)
Dames at Sea (11/15/24-12/15/24)
The Cottage (9/14/24-10/13/24)
Baby (4/19/24-5/19/24)
A Jukebox for the Algonquin (4/18/25-5/18/25)
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Bernadette, The Musical
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) | |
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Dear Evan Hanson
Paramount Theatre (2/4 - 3/22) | |
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Improvised Sketch Show
The Second City - de Maat Studio Theatre (2/5 - 2/26) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Drury Lane Theatre (11/28 - 12/27) | |
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Circus of Bubbles
Raue Center For The Arts (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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The Saturday Social Club W/ The Allman Brothers and Stevie Ray
BaseCamp Pub (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Las Cafeteras
ECC Arts Center (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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