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City Lit Theater Company
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We're a Chicago theater that produces adaptations of literary material, scripted plays by language-oriented playwrights, and original material developed especially for us, among other projects.
Meet the cast of SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS!

Manny Sevilla plays John Crook. His recent work includes ALL MY SONS, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and POWER BOOK IV: FORCE.

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December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Meet the cast of SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS!
Sophia Vitello plays Ruby Adams. She appeared on the City Lit stage a couple of seasons ago in THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Meet the cast of SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS!
Adam Bitterman returns as Dr. Watson for the 4th time. He is an ensemble member at Redtwist Theater, where he appeared in DEATH OF A SALESMAN & THE SEEDBED. TV appearances include CHICAGO PD & CHICAGO FIRE.

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November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Meet the cast of SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS!

James Sparling returns to our stage as Sherlock Holmes for the 4th time. James has appeared in theaters in Chicago, Indiana, Edinburgh, London and Frankfurt.

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November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy closing to the cast and crew of STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER.

You have one more chance to see this critically-acclaimed hit – today at 3:00!

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November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Only three more chances to see STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER – Friday 11/21, Saturday 11/22 & Sunday 11/23

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November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Highly Recommended! – Chicago Reader
Highly Recommended! – Stage & Cinema
Highly Recommended! – Chicago Theatre Review

You only have TWO more weeks to see STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER.

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November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Happy birthday Bram Stoker, without whom our CARGO wouldn’t be STRANGE!

STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER runs through November 23rd.

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November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This Sunday 11/9, stay after the performance of STRANGE CARGO for a discussion with professor of Victorian Literature Katrina Kemble (Columbia College, Loyola University, Newberry Library).

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November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
We have Monday performances coming up for STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER.

Monday 11/10 at 7:30
Monday 11/17 at 7:30

Start your week with City Lit!

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November 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Do you like Burritos? Of course you do! Buy a burrito this Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 at Chipotle (5224 N. Broadway) and help out our friends at Season of Concern.

Use code VT7HV9P
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“This has the makings of a great recurring seasonal show for Halloween.” – Buzz Center Stage

STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER runs through November 23rd.

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An Eerie Tale of Deathly Dimensions - ‘Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter’
“Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter,” is a compelling proposition for a stage play. Now in its world premiere in a Black Button production with City Lit Theater, Timothy Griffin’s original two-act...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happy Halloween from City Lit!
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Looking for the perfect spooky thing to do this week? We've got you covered!

KILL YOUR DARLINGS Radio Play Festival this Thursday.

STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Come get scared at City Lit!

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October 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“Without a doubt, this horrifying legend of Dracula will forever be remembered as one of City Lit’s finest productions.”

STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER is Highly Recommended by Chicago Theatre Review!

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The Horrifying Legend of Dracula | Chicago Theatre Review
Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter In 1897, Irish author Bram Stoker wrote a book that would become one of the bestselling classics of Gothic Horror. The legend of Dracula, or The Un-Dead, was cre...
www.chicagotheatrereview.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
STRANGE CARGO: THE DOOM OF THE DEMETER has gotten 3 stars from the Chicago Tribune!

“A worthwhile way to kick off my seasonal lineup of spooky shows!”

#theater #Theatre #Chicago #Plays #Performance #Horror #Dracula #Halloween #Vampire #BramStoker

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/22/r...
Review: ‘Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter’ is a new, ocean-going tale from the ‘Dracula’ legend
City Lit Theater and Black Button Eyes Productions stage Chicago playwright Timothy Griffin’s world premiere for the spooky season.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
October 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Do you like City Lit?
or Do you like Trivia?
Or Do you like Public Houses?
Then plan on joining us on Saturday 11/8 at 2:00 at Burke’s!

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October 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Meet the cast of STRANGE CARGO:

Brian Parry returns to our stage as Gorodetsky. He last appeared in R.U.R. and THE HOUSE OF IDEAS. He is a Redtwist company member and has also been seen with Remy Bumppo, Lifeline, Steep, Eclipse, Northlight, Court and many other companies around town.
October 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM