Shattered Globe Theatre Company

10/12/2026

“VLADIMIR offers a timely reminder of why these stories deserve to be told”

Shattered Globe Theatre’s Vladimir is a strong example of how theatre can use the past to reflect the world’s current events. With themes of authoritarian government, threats to freedom of speech, and the suppression of truth, the season opener to the company’s 36th season hits close to home. ...

10/12/2026

The reviews are starting to roll in and critics agree, “Shattered Globe’s Vladimir is a worthwhile evening of theater” (Curtain Call Chicago)

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR is a gripping thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

Tickets are on sale NOW!

Running until Nov 14 at Theater Wit
Directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey

10/09/2026

Hot off the press VLADIMIR is Jeff Recommended🔥

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR is a gripping thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

Tickets are on sale NOW!

Running until Nov 14 at Theater Wit
Directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey

10/08/2026

Step inside the world of VLADIMIR.

Erika Sheffer’s gripping drama puts us in the room with the people caught between truth and power, where speaking out carries a cost and staying silent does too.

Take a first look at VLADIMIR, now onstage at Theater Wit through November 14.

Opening weekend is nearly sold out, so don’t wait to get in the room. Grab your tickets now at the link below
🎟️🔗 https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/611/performances
📸 Michael Brosilow

10/05/2026

Seats for VLADIMIR’s opening weekend are disappearing fast at Theater Wit.

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR is a gripping thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

Don’t wait until opening weekend to decide you want to be there. Get your tickets NOW at the link below before they’re gone.

Running until Nov 14 at Theater Wit
Directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey
🎟️🔗 https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/611/performances

10/01/2026

The wait is over. Tomorrow, VLADIMIR meets its first audience.
Previews begin TOMORROW at Theater Wit and we’re thrilled to be included in the Chicago Sun-Times’ 24 Things to Do in Chicago This Week!

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR is a gripping thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

Tickets are on sale NOW!
🎟️ https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/611/performances

Running Oct 2 - Nov 14 at Theater Wit
Directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey

John Prine 80th birthday events, Freedom Riders and “Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirshhorn Collection” are among the highlights in the week ahead.

09/30/2026

Previews start Friday. Will we see you there?
Get tickets now with the 🔗 below
🎟️: https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/611/performances

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR is a gripping thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

Running Oct 2 - Nov 14 at Theater Wit
Directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey
📸 Jeff Kurysz

09/25/2026

Don’t look now, but previews are almost here. See VLADIMIR for $25 during previews or catch our first preview with PWYC!

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR is a gripping thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

Tickets are on sale NOW!

Running Oct 2 - Nov 14 at Theater Wit
Directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey

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https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/611/performances

📸 Jeff Kurysz

09/24/2026

In a world where facts are manipulated and fear is currency, the truth becomes dangerous. Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR is a gripping thriller about what happens when silence becomes complicity.

Tickets are on sale NOW!

Running Oct 2 - Nov 14 at Theater Wit
Directed by Ensemble Member Lou Contey

📸 Jeff Kurysz

09/21/2026

Join us for our accessible performances of VLADIMIR this November at Theater Wit.

Audio-Described Performance + Touch Tour�Friday, November 6 at 7:30 PM�Touch Tour begins at 6:15 PM

Open-Captioned Performance�Sunday, November 8 at 3 PM

As a new authoritarian government tightens its grip on Russia, Erika Sheffer’s VLADIMIR follows an independent journalist who uncovers a story that could expose the truth behind a nation in transition. But when every headline comes with consequences and every source becomes a target, she must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the story.

Learn more and reserve your tickets at the link here: https://theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/611/performances