TimeLine Theatre is happy to announce a second extension of An Enemy of the People, the inaugural production at the company’s new home at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Uptown community.
Originally scheduled to close June 7, TimeLine’s Chicago premiere of Amy Herzog’s new version of Henrik Ibsen’s historic masterwork was already extended through June 14 due to popular demand. Consistent enthusiasm from ticket buyers and critics have spurred this second and final extension, through June 27. For tickets and information, call the TimeLine Box Office at (773) 281-8463 x1 or visit timelinetheatre.com.
Timeline Theatre’s new home (left and center), located at 5035 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Uptown community is now open. TimeLine’s inaugural production, An Enemy of the People (right), has been extended again due to popular demand, and is now running through June 27.
TimeLine Theatre’s An Enemy of the People brings a 144-year-old literary classic forward to today, and speaks directly to our times about what it means when citizens stand up to power. When a respected doctor in small-town Norway makes a deadly discovery that threatens the health of the entire village, he raises the alarm. But as local leaders—including his brother, the mayor—scramble to protect their own interests, the truth becomes inconvenient, and the doctor finds himself the target of the very community he’s trying to protect. Winner of the 2024 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Adaptation, this vibrant new version of An Enemy of the People asks: what happens when doing the right thing means losing everything?
The Chicago Tribune gave An Enemy of the People four stars, calling it “a masterful first play in TimeLine's new home.” The Daily Herald’s four-star review described TimeLine’s An Enemy of the People as “superb” and “timely as ever." Newcity said it’s "an excellent production and a great way to christen the new home of a company focused on history." The Chicago Reader simply called TimeLine’s inaugural production “transcendent.”
Petra Stockmann (Campbell Krausen, background from left), Hovstad (Grayson Kennedy), and Captain Horster (Charles Andrew Gardner) watch attentively as Dr. Thomas Stockmann (Will Allan, foreground) reviews shocking scientific revelations in TimeLine Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere production of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, a new version by Amy Herzog, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Credit: Brett Beiner Photography.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performance times of An Enemy of the People through the original extension date, June 14, are: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Performance times for the final two-week extension are: Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m.; Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. There is no performance on Friday, June 19. Closing performance is Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
BUYING TICKETS
Single tickets to An Enemy of the People start at $62 - $95. For tickets and information, visit timelinetheatre.com or call the TimeLine Box Office at (773) 281-8463 x1. All listed prices are inclusive of fees. Prices vary based on performance date and seat location.
Student discount is 35% off regular price with valid ID. TimeLine is also a member of TCG’s Blue Star Theatre Program and is offering $30 tickets to U.S. military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their spouses and family.
Ticket buyers ages 18-35 may join TimeLine’s free MyLine program to obtain access to discounted tickets, special events and more. Discounted rates for groups of 10 or more are also available. Visit timelinetheatre.com/discounts for more about available discounts.
LOCATION/PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
TimeLine’s new home is located at 5035 N. Broadway (at Argyle) in the heart of Chicago’s Uptown community.
TimeLine’s new home is easily reached via public transportation, located steps away from the CTA Red Line stop at Argyle. The #36 Broadway bus stops at Broadway and Argyle, the #151 Sheridan stops three blocks east at Argyle, and the #81 Foster stops at Broadway and Foster, just two blocks north.
In addition, convenient parking is a new hallmark for TimeLine Theatre. The self-park garage at 5051 N. Broadway, two doors north of the theatre, offers up to 6 hours of parking for $10, with validation. Ask for a validation sticker from TimeLine’s Audience Services staff. The self-park surface lot at 5017 N. Winthrop in the heart of Asia on Argyle also offers discounted parking for up to 6 hours for just $7 via an app and QR code.
Nearby street and metered parking is available but limited. Please note some streets are zoned for resident parking only. Visit timelinetheatre.com/venues/timeline-theatre for additional information, including driving directions and nearby dining recommendations.
COMPANY MEMBER DISCUSSION
A post-show discussion with the team of artists who choose TimeLine’s programming and guide the company’s mission on Thursday, June 4. All discussions are free and open to the public.
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
The performance on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. will feature narration about visual elements of the production around the dialogue, available for individual patrons via headphones.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann (Will Allan) sits with the impact of the town turning against him in TimeLine Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere production of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, a new version by Amy Herzog, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Credit: Brett Beiner Photography.
CAST AND PRODUCTION TEAM
An Enemy of the People features an eight-person case including five TimeLine Company Members: Will Allan (he/him) as Dr. Thomas Stockmann, Behzad Dabu (he/him) as Peter Stockmann, Charles Andrew Gardner (he/him) as Captain Horster, Anish Jethmalani (he/him) as Aslaksen, and David Parkes (he/him) as Morten Kiil. Kenneth Hamilton (he/him) as Billing, Grayson Kennedy (he/him) as Hovstad and Campbell Krausen (she/her) as Petra Stockmann, are all making their TimeLine debuts.
The production team for An Enemy of the People includes Amy Herzog (Adapter, she/her), Henrik Ibsen (Playwright), Ron OJ Parson (Director, he/him), John Culbert (Scenic Designer, he/him), Christine Pascual (Costume Designer, she/her), Brandon Wardell (Lighting Designer, he/him), Nicolas Bartleson (Properties Designer, he/him), André Pluess (Sound Designer, he/him), Maren Robinson (Dramaturg, she/they), Dina Spoerl (Dramaturgical Display Designer, she/her), and Olivia Sullam (Stage Manager).
ABOUT TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY
TimeLine Theatre Company, recipient of the 2016 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, was founded in 1997 with a mission to present stories inspired by history that connect to today’s social and political issues.
Now celebrating its 29th Season, TimeLine has presented 97 productions, including 16 world premieres and 44 Chicago premieres, and launched the Living History Education Program, which brings the company's mission to life for students in Chicago Public Schools. Recipient of the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence and the Richard Goodman Strategic Planning Award from the Association for Strategic Planning, TimeLine has received 62 Jeff Awards, including an award for Outstanding Production 11 times.
TimeLine is led by Artistic Director PJ Powers, Executive Director Mica Cole, and Board President Thaddeus J. Malik. TimeLine Company members are Will Allan, Nick Bowling, Janet Ulrich Brooks, Behzad Dabu, Charles Andrew Gardner, Lara Goetsch, Juliet Hart, Anish Jethmalani, Mildred Marie Langford, Mechelle Moe, David Parkes, Ron OJ Parson, PJ Powers, Maren Robinson, and Helen Young.
Major corporate, government and foundation donors providing season support via TimeLine’s Annual Fund include Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation, Bayless Family Foundation, Bulley & Andrews LLC, Crown Family Philanthropies, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Laughing Acres Family Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Polk Bros. Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and Walder Foundation. TimeLine also acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
For more information, visit timelinetheatre.com, or Facebook or Instagram (@TimeLineTheatre on both platforms).
