Becky Nurse of Salem

The Midwest premiere of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new dark comedy by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Polly Noonan, promises to bewitch Chicago audiences as the opening production of Shattered Globe Theatre’s 34th season.
With Becky Nurse of Salem, Ruhl, a Chicago native, now one of America’s top contemporary playwrights, has conjured up a darkly comic exploration of the Salem witch trials’ legacy.

Gaze into any crystal ball and it’s clear, Shattered Globe’s Becky Nurse of Salem is sure to cast a spell on Chicago audiences during the fall theater season. Previews start date October 4. Press opening is Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Becky Nurse of Salem runs through November 16 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Tickets are $10-$52, and on sale now. Purchase tickets online at SGTheatre.org, call the Theater Wit box office, (773) 975-8150, or purchase in person at Theater Wit.

Meet Becky Nurse, an outspoken, quick-witted tour guide at the Salem Museum of Witchcraft, where she’s straining to navigate life in post-Obama America. As a descendant of Rebecca Nurse, who was executed for witchcraft in 1692, Becky questions whether things have truly changed for women. As her struggles grow, she turns to a local witch for help. One spell leads to another, spiraling Becky’s life into chaos. In today’s “lock her up” era, this darkly comic play delves into a woman grappling with her family’s past while finding her own voice.

The first preview, Friday, October 4 at 8 p.m., is Pay-What-You-Can. Previews continue Saturday, October 5 at 8 p.m., Sunday, October 6 at 3 p.m, and Wednesday, October 9 at 8 p.m. Previews are $10-$25. Press opening is Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue through November 16: Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Regular performances are $15-$52. Exception: No show Friday, October 11. There is an added 3 p.m. matinee on closing day, Saturday, November 16. For group discounts, email groupsales@shatteredglobe.org or call (773) 770-0333.