Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist Theatre searing hot drama,
in a tiny black box,
with a little red twist. Redtwist’s mission is to do searing hot drama, in a tiny black box, with a little red twist.

A non-profit organization, we traditionally perform five mainstage plays per season, focusing on edgy American classics, casting primarily from our venerable ensemble and leveraging our intimate space as if it were the final character in the play. To date, Redtwist has produced 68 Main season plays at its Bryn Mawr location, some as classically groundbreaking as WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (3

Jeff Nominations for actors), as intense and ever timeless as Arthur Miller’s INCIDENT AT VICHY (Jeff Nominated ensemble), and as original as the Chicago Premiere of RABBIT SUMMER (Jeff Recommended). During Redtwist’s time in the heart of Edgewater’s Bryn Mawr Historic District, its 68 productions have received 50 Jeff nominations and won 9 Non-Equity Jeff Awards including one for Best Production for MAN FROM NEBRASKA in 2011.

Our world’s on fire, how ‘bout yours? 😅Join Redtwist for the World Premiere of Deserted by Melanie Coffey.Opening June 1...
05/31/2026

Our world’s on fire, how ‘bout yours? 😅
Join Redtwist for the World Premiere of Deserted by Melanie Coffey.
Opening June 14th (previews June 11-13)

☀️Jodie and Emma don’t want to live in the city any more, with dreams of a new life, a will to work hard, and a generous grant, they set out into a desertified landscape. They nurture their garden in a dying world, but between a scorching climate and a very hungry neighbor, farming provides more challenges than anticipated. The couple struggles to plant their own roots and comes to realize growing on dead land may be a bigger challenge than expected. Will a dying earth leave them deserted?☀️

Deserted Closes August 2 so hike on over to redtwist.org to get your tickets and escape into the desertifed abyss this summer!
✨Industry Week✨ June 18-21

Directed by
Poster by .art

‘night, Mother.Happy Closing to the incredible cast and team! Thanks for all the tears and memories 🥲
05/25/2026

‘night, Mother.

Happy Closing to the incredible cast and team! Thanks for all the tears and memories 🥲

The sun is setting on ‘night, Mother but you still have a chance to see todays closing matinee at 3:30pmWe hope to see y...
05/24/2026

The sun is setting on ‘night, Mother but you still have a chance to see todays closing matinee at 3:30pm

We hope to see you there!

In need of a good cleansing cry? You’re in luck! You still have 3 chances to see ‘night, Mother this weekend. Friday is ...
05/22/2026

In need of a good cleansing cry? You’re in luck! You still have 3 chances to see ‘night, Mother this weekend.

Friday is always pay what you can at Redtwist so head on over before the curtain closes on this iconic mother/daughter duo!

Come cry with us 🥲🎟️ redtwist.org

📸 by Tom McGrath

Thirsty for new art? 👀 Let us wet your whistle with our upcoming production of Deserted by Melanie Coffey.Mark your cale...
05/20/2026

Thirsty for new art? 👀 Let us wet your whistle with our upcoming production of Deserted by Melanie Coffey.

Mark your calendars! This world premiere hits the Redtwist stage starting June 11-13 with previews.
Opening June 14th, Deserted will run until August 2nd.
✨Industry Week✨ June 18-21

Tickets are available NOW at redtwist.org

Poster by Charlie Tolbert

And we’re back tonight to kick off another weekend of ‘night, Mother performances.Friday is always Pay-What-You-Can so b...
05/15/2026

And we’re back tonight to kick off another weekend of ‘night, Mother performances.
Friday is always Pay-What-You-Can so be sure to snag your tickets if you haven’t already!

The show starts at 7:30pm

We can’t wait to see you there!
Grab your tickets for ‘night, Mother at
redtwist.org

Poster by Charlie Tolbert

‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman continues it’s triumphant run at 7:30 tonight!You’re going to want to see this dark, int...
05/09/2026

‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman
continues it’s triumphant run at 7:30 tonight!
You’re going to want to see this dark, intimate, tragedy before it ends on May 24th.

Only 3 weekends left!!! We can’t wait to see you there!
Grab your tickets for performances at
http://redtwisttheatre.org/

full ‘night, Mother reviews: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/night-mother/13337/

Directed by Dusty Brown
📸 by Tom McGrath

‘night, Mother returns tonight at 7:30 for another powerful weekend of performances! We can’t wait to see you there. Gra...
05/07/2026

‘night, Mother returns tonight at 7:30 for another powerful weekend of performances!
We can’t wait to see you there.

Grab your tickets for performances at:
redtwisttheatre.org

full ‘night, Mother reviews: https://www.theatreinchicago.com/night-mother/13337/

📸 by Tom McGrath

05/06/2026

rustbelt. returns to the stage tonight at 7:30 for One-on-Wednesday!

the audiences have been loving this one hour long creation!

pay what you can tickets are available at redtwisttheatre.org

Address

1044 W Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, IL
60660

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Friday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

(773) 728-7529

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