The second play in Mark Pracht’s projected “Four-Color Trilogy” of plays set during the early years of the comic book industry, The Innocence of Seduction examines the 1950s Congressional investigation into the supposed link between comic books and juvenile delinquency, and the effect of the investigation on the careers of three persons: William Gaines, the originator of the horror genre of comic books; Matt Baker, a Black closeted gay artist of romance comics; and Janice Valleau, creator of a pioneering comics feature starring a woman detective.
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Cast and Crew Announced For World Premiere Adaptation Of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER
September 25, 2023The cast and crew have been announced for the World Premiere adaptation of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, opening on October 29. Brian Pastor will direct Shawna Tucker's original adaptation of the Davis Grubb novel. Get event and ticket information here!
City Lit Sets 2023-24 Season; Producer/Artistic Director Terry McCabe to Retire
May 15, 2023City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff.
Cast & Creative Team Announced for THE MARK OF KANE World Premiere at City Lit
September 23, 2022City Lit Theater’s 42nd season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Chicago playwright/actor Mark Pracht, directed by City Lit Artistic Director Terry McCabe. THE MARK OF KANE will begin performances on October 21 and will play through December 4, 2022.
City Lit Theater Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres
August 22, 2022City Lit Theater announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season. The season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Mark Pracht, and conclude in late spring with the world premiere of Kingsley Day and Philip LaZebnik’s musical AZTEC HUMAN SACRIFICE.
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The Thanksgiving Play
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Little Bear Ridge Road
Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre (6/13 - 7/21) | |
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The Singularity Play
Jackalope Theatre Company (5/19 - 6/22) | |
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ARTRAGEOUS!
The Center for Performing Arts (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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Attempts on Her Life
TUTA Theatre (6/5 - 7/14) | |
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Queens of the Blues
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Re-Writing the Declaration
The Center for Performing Arts (11/1 - 11/3) | |
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Last Stop on Market Street
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Native Son
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