Artist Descending A Staircase, a story full of sparkling wit, heart-wrenching romance and modern art, begins with the mysterious death of one of three very old men, all artists and friends since their schooldays.
This FIRST DRAFT: Playwrights Collective Festival, is the culmination of our latest two-year new-play incubator program offering residency to Chicago-based emerging and established writers, taking place December 3 – 12, 2021, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago, with FREE public readings of new plays by Playwrights Collective members Dolores Díaz, Kristin Idaszak, Osiris Khepera and David Rhee.
When a group of young artists from diverse home environments get an opportunity to join their TimeLine South High support group, together they dive deeper into each others’ stories, sharing layers of themselves normally hidden, and healing internal conflicts. This [...]
The story of the life and early passing of one of the most legendary comedians of all time, produced in partnership with Lenny Bruce’s daughter Kitty Bruce, “I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce” was written by and stars Ronnie Marmo.
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre is proud to be one of several theatres across the US presenting the streaming production of Sir Ian McKellan's one-man show, "Ian McKellan On Stage" through October 2, 2021 via On The Stage's streaming platform. With [...]
An intense personal journey and autobiographical, this solo show weaves tales of breaking rules and broken hearts across borders.
A post-apocalyptic tale of survival. . . passion. . . and the enduring power of Bart Simpson. This unique and prescient theatrical experience is one of the most popular shows in Theater Wit's history.
Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! This year we are bringing you a new and improved Garden Movie experience, with an extended space, a brand new projector and screen, and an improved audio system. [...]
Huggable Riot’s 26th revue celebrates our complicated, messy lives. With an all-queer cast whose writing swings from intimate to bombastic, Oh What a Beautiful Gay joyfully explores our relationships – to our loved ones, our bodies, and the world. *Proof [...]
A serio-comic play that jumps between past and present, On the Greenbelt, explores family, love, memory, and the question of “how do we process grief?”
Developed through TimeLine’s Playwrights Collective, this world premiere is a startling and vibrant look at the secrets we keep to protect the ones we love most.
Although TimeLine’s production of The Chinese Lady has been postponed, we can still start the conversation! Inspired by the story of the first Chinese woman to arrive in the United States, The Chinese Lady unearths hidden history with humor and insight. During our live [...]
Go behind-the-scenes with TimeLine's Playwrights Collective—Dolores Díaz, Kristin Idaszak, Osiris Khepera, and David Rhee—for a first look at the creative process for their new plays!
Don’t miss our first-ever virtual gala—a celebration of all things TimeLine unlike anything you’ve seen from us before!
"Brilliant!" — Newsday
Full of wit, warmth, and even goblin attendants, The Chimes returns to Remy Bumppo for the first time since 2013 – this time virtually and on-demand – just in time for the holiday season.
All Films Presented in Their Original Theatrical Editions | Screening in 35mm Nearly 20 years have passed since Peter Jackson's stunning adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING first hit the screens and captivated audiences across the globe. [...]
Tom Stoppard’s mystery-farce follows two theatre critics, Moon and Birdboot, who are watching the ludicrous setup of a country house murder mystery, in the style of a whodunit.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.
Finding themselves deserted by their troupe and faced with an audience expecting a performance, actor/siblings Clare and Felice enact The Two-Character Play.