TimeLine Theatre

TimeLine was founded in 1997 as a tiny theater company, and spent years moving between rented facilities with built-in limitations. With the triumphant opening of its permanent $46 million Uptown home in 2026, it must now be considered one of Chicago's preeminent cultural institutions. This dynamic new facility fosters meaningful conversations for a diverse community of learners and creators--better serving TimeLine's mission to engage social and political issues and spark reflection and dialogue about the intersection of past, present and future. The new building includes a flexible 250-seat black box theatre, exhibit galleries, educational and rehearsal spaces, offices, a lounge, and a bar and café.