![]() Molly Smith’s production is a sensation in Washington, D.C., where it premiered and has been revived twice. Court is thrilled to introduce this brilliant play to Chicago, with Edward Gero at its center. Written by Charles MacArthur Award winner John Strand, this daring new work shows just how much passion for the law and risk it takes to defend one’s version of the truth. Their relationship faces the ultimate test as they confront one of the most polarizing cases to reach the nation’s highest court. When a Harvard Law School graduate with decidedly different views takes on a clerkship with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, one of America’s most brilliant and polarizing figures, she discovers in him an infuriating opponent and an unexpected mentor. The Originalist runs May 10 – Jat Court Theatre, 5535 S. ![]() Vitale Artistic Director, concludes its 2017/18 season with the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, Pasadena Playhouse production of The Originalist by John Strand, directed by Molly Smith with Associate Director Seema Sueko, and featuring Edward Gero as Antonin Scalia. I'll be out for t he press opening on Saturday, May 19th, so check back soon for my full review.Ĭourt Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. The Chicago premiere of The Originalist sounds like fascinating premise and a timely tale, and we're eager to see it. ![]() Here at ChiIL Live Shows we've long enjoyed Court Theatre's eclectic line ups and make a point to catch everything they produce. ![]()
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