Written by Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Chay Yew

★★★★ (out of 4)
– CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

 

"Blazing with color and heat"
– CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Oct 19 - Nov 18, 2018 in Goodman's Owen Theatre

Around 90 minutes, no intermission

Every memory has a soundtrack of its own.

After the death of her husband, a Danish American woman finds solace in the hauntingly beautiful music of their favorite singer, Billie Holiday. A journey through the couple’s time together—from the smoky jazz clubs of post-war Copenhagen, to the home they shared in present-day Chicago—Lady in Denmark is a passionate reflection on life and love written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith, “one of the country’s top talents” (Time Out Chicago).

 

 

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Linda Gehringer (Helene) in "Lady in Denmark," by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Chay Yew. Photo by Liz Lauren.

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Linda Gehringer (Helene) in "Lady in Denmark," by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Chay Yew. Photo by Liz Lauren.

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Exclusive Trailer

Linda Gehringer (Helene) in "Lady in Denmark," by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Chay Yew. Photo by Liz Lauren.

What audiences are saying

Linda Gehringer (Helene) in "Lady in Denmark," by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Chay Yew. Photo by Liz Lauren.

Meet Linda Gehringer

Meet the director & playwright

Social media reactions

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Artists
  • Dael Orlandersmith

    Dael Orlandersmith Playwright

  • Chay Yew

    Chay Yew Director

  • Linda Gehringer

    Linda Gehringer Helene

  • Andrew Boyce

    Andrew Boyce Set Design

  • Christine Pascual

    Christine Pascual Costume Design

  • Lee Fiskness

    Lee Fiskness Lighting Design

  • Mikhail Fiksel

    Mikhail Fiksel Original Music, Sound Design

  • Stephan Mazurek

    Stephan Mazurek Projection Design

  • Tanya Palmer

    Tanya Palmer Dramaturg

  • Donald E. Claxon

    Donald E. Claxon Production Stage Manager

  • Adam Belcuore

    Adam Belcuore Casting

Talks & Events
  • Drinks & Discussion Events

    Drinks & Discussion Events

    Throughout the run

    Enhance your theater-going experience with one of our Drinks & Discussion Series events! Stay after select performances for a Post-Show Discussion and a complimentary glass of wine.

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Critical Praise

  • "Generous, unifying and moving"

    - Chicago Tribune

  • "A perceptive portrait on love and loss"

    - Daily Herald

  • "Rich and evocative"

    - Splash Magazine

  • "A triumphant collaboration with playwright Dael Orlandersmith and director Chay Yew"

    - Chicagoland Theater Reivews

  • "Richly written"

    - Chicago Tribune

  • "Gehringer's performance is nuanced, thoughtful"

    - Splash Magazine

  • "Powerful and moving"

    - Daily Herald

  • "Unforgettable"

    - Chicago Sun-Times

  • "An engaging and dramatic demonstration of acting at its most authentic

    - Chicagoland Theater Reviews

Audience Response

  • Amazing on so many levels.

    Sherry S. via

  • It was wonderful! So moving and well-done.

    Goodman Patron via

  • A remarkable performance.

    Maggie W. via

  • Fantastic production!

    Wendy M. via

  • Linda Gehringer is fantastic!

    Jean S. via

Accessibility

Join us for any of the following accessible performances.

Questions? Please contact 312.443.3800 (voice), 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD) or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.

Touch Tour and Audio Described performanceTouch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Sunday, November 11
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2pm Performance

Reservations for the touch tour are available at check-out for no additional charge. For more information, please call the Box Office or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.

American Sign Language Interpreted PerformanceAmerican Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Saturday, November 17 at 2pm

Open Caption Performance Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, November 18 at 2pm

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