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Theater Wit

2019-03-29T20:48:10-05:00January 17th, 2019|

Theater Wit

Phone: 773-975-8150
Website:
1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60657

Theater Wit is the premier smart art theater in Chicago, producing humorous, challenging, and intelligent plays that speak with a vibrant and contemporary theatrical voice. In our three spaces, we also bring together Chicago’s best storefront theater companies. Here you will find a smorgasbord of the best theater in the city, see the work of a parade of talented artists, and mingle with audiences from all over Chicago.

Upcoming Shows at This Theater:

The Whistleblower

2019-03-29T20:48:10-05:00January 17th, 2019|

Now Showing - Jun 17, 2023

What if you told the whole truth and nothing but the truth? To EVERYONE? Offered his life dream, Eli wonders why he wanted it in the first place. So begins a personal mission through his life to serve up some hard truths to his coworkers, family and friends. What could possibly go wrong?

Shaw vs Tunney

2019-03-29T20:48:10-05:00January 17th, 2019|

Now Showing - Jul 8, 2023

The story of the deep and enduring relationship between George Bernard Shaw, the celebrated Irish playwright, and Gene Tunney, the American world heavyweight boxing champion and his wife Polly Lauder Tunney.

Hodge Podge Physical Theater Festival

2019-03-29T20:48:10-05:00January 17th, 2019|

Jul 15, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023

Theater Wit is the premier smart art theater in Chicago, producing humorous, challenging, and intelligent plays that speak with a vibrant and contemporary theatrical voice. In our three spaces, we also bring together Chicago’s best storefront theater companies. Here you [...]

About the Author:

Melissa Schmitz is a marketing strategist, actor, director, playwright, and script consultant who has worked for theaters in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii. She consults with small companies to refresh and simplify their branding and social strategy. Her ideal weekend includes cupcakes and seeing at least two plays, maybe four. She also writes about theater, food, and travel. You can find her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/melissa-schmitz/.