Ron OJ Parson News

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test.

Before the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home, BroadwayWorld sat down with TimeLine Company Members Will Allan and Behzad Dabu, who play brothers Dr. Thomas Stockmann and Peter Stockmann in An Enemy of the People.

TimeLine Theatre has released a new video offering an inside look at the first rehearsal held in its new Uptown venue for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, the company’s inaugural production at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago.

The Chicago premiere of Amy Herzog’s new version of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, is the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago. Check out first look photos of the cast below.

TimeLine Theatre has opened its new Uptown home in Chicago. Preview events drew nearly 2,000 attendees. The company will launch the space with An Enemy of the People in May. Check out photos of the events.

Court Theatre has unveiled its 72nd season. The 2026/27 season will feature the American premiere of Winsome Pinnock’s Tituba, set in colonial Salem against the backdrop of the infamous witch trials, and more.

TimeLine Theatre announced the cast and production team for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, set to open in their new Uptown location this May. Learn more here!

TimeLine Theatre Company will open its new Uptown home to the public March 19–21 with preview events and a Civic Celebration. The new 33,600-square-foot venue at 5035 N. Broadway will officially launch in May with An Enemy of the People.

The League of Chicago Theatres will shine a spotlight on Black History Month in conjunction with Chicago Theatre Week and Chicago Theatre Week Continued.

The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago will host a pivotal forum discussing the future and potential strategies for Chicago's Black arts organizations. Set for January 2026, this event aims to foster collaboration and growth within the community.

The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists. Learn more!

The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Court Theatre will present Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Court Theatre proudly will present Spotlight Reading Series, featuring works authored and inspired by Theodore Ward. Learn more about upcoming events and see how to attend!

Northlight Theatre will conclude its 2024–2025 season with the story of soul music icon Donny Hathaway in Twisted Melodies, written and performed by Kelvin Roston, Jr. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N. Broadway in Uptown.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s all-Chicago production of Lolita Chakrabarti’s HYMN is beautifully performed, but the script never quite delivers on the thematic complexity promised by the play’s premise.

Shakespeare Theater just released production photos for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater just released video highlights for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!