CHICAGO—Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was famous not only in Russia, his country of birth, but throughout the world. With “Crime and Punishment,” he became an iconic literary figure. His novel, published in 1866, has had a major impact on art, literature, and film. Now revived by TUTA Theatre in Chicago, the psychological thriller demonstrates why it remains so relevant and powerful today.
A Murder, a Theory, and a Crumbling Mind
Adapted in 2003 from Dostoevsky’s classic by Marilyn Campbell and Curt Columbus, the theatrical version is a gripping murder mystery with an intense philosophical theme. Many consider the novel a masterpiece because of its fascinating combination of mental introspection, moral concerns, and engrossing storytelling.
Clifton Frei as Rashkolnikov in TUTA Theatre's "Crime and Punishment." Logan and Candice Conner, Oomphotography
