This 250-seat theater, affiliated with the University of Chicago, started out heavily steeped in Molière but has branched into other classics of French literature, Shakespeare, and equally highbrow stuff -- with some Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward thrown in for fun. Court Theatre's actors are considered among the finest in the city, and with good reason; they turn classic texts into vibrant, energetic live theater. Every spring, Court schedules two plays in rotating repertoire, with the same cast performing in different shows on alternate nights (with both shows presented Sun.). It's a great way to glimpse the range of the talented Court acting troupe.