A classic returns to Shattered Globe Theatre…
A View From the Bridge
by Arthur Miller
directed by Louis Contey
September 8 – October 21, 2023, at Theater Wit
Eddie, a longshoreman, visits a lawyer with a problem: His teenage niece, an orphan who he raised like his own daughter, has fallen in love with an Italian immigrant. The two want to marry, but Eddie must stop them… things are not what they seem. A View From the Bridge at Shattered Globe Theatre revisits a timeless story about desire, the decay of old values, and the yearning for what is lost when you leave home to build something new.
This play is 2 hours, with one intermission.
Performances take place in Theater 3 at Theater Wit (1229 W Belmont) where Shattered Globe Theatre is a resident company. Visit this page for information on public transportation to the theater and parking.
For group discounts, please contact Shattered Globe at groupsales@shatteredglobe.org or by phone at 773-770-0333.
Upcoming Performances:
Content Advisory
This play contains sexual assault and murder (by knife), as well as topics of xenophobia, homophobia, and incest.
COVID / MASKING Policy
The entire company of A View From the Bridge is fully vaccinated according to AEA Regulations.
Masks are no longer required at most performances, however masks are encouraged due to the intimacy of the space.
Masks are mandatory for select performances for the accessibility of our immunocompromised friends and anyone who prefers to be more cautious: Sunday 9/17, Thursday 10/5, and Sunday 10/15.
The bar is open at Theater Wit and drinks will be allowed in the theatre. Please note that even at our special masked performances, the Theatre Wit Lobby will remain mask-optional as that is outside of our purview.
If you are sick, please call our box office for a complimentary ticket exchange with at least 5 hours notice.
Accessibility
Theater Wit is wheelchair accessible, and all patrons with mobility needs are invited to purchase access tickets with the code “ACCESS20” at Theater Wit’s checkout page.
Assisted Listening Devices are available for all performances. Unfortunately we are not able to offer closed captioning at this time.
Audio Description and Touch Tour Date is Friday, October 6. The Touch Tour begins at 6:45 pm, and the show will be at 8:00. Use the code “ACCESS20” for $20 tickets if you plan to take advantage of these accessibility offerings!
Please call our office 773-770-0333 or email groupsales@shatteredglobe.org if you are part of a group that would like to request Audio Description for any other performance dates.
SGT’s Waived Ticket Program
Shattered Globe understands that ticket prices can pose a financial burden and, at times, an obstacle for theatregoers.
A number of free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for students and community members experiencing access barriers to theatre during the month of September.
We can additionally offer sliding-scale ($5-15) for requests made for any performances from opening (9/12) through closing (10/21).
If you would like to be considered to SGT’s Waived Ticket Program or sliding-scale tickets, please email edurbin@shatteredglobe.org with the subject: WAIVED TICKET REQUEST.
Please note: all requests must be completed by 12 pm the Friday before the performance you would like to attend. This email will not be monitored on weekends or after 5 pm on weekdays.
Special Events & Post-Show Conversations
Sunday, September 17 – Post-Show Discussion
There will be a short post show conversation with the Louis Contey (Director) and Jazzma Pryor (SGT Ensemble Member) after the matinee performance of A View From the Bridge.
Sunday, September 24 – Post-Show Discussion
There will be a short post show conversation with Louis Contey (Director) and Eileen Niccolai (Beatrice) after the matinee performance of A View From the Bridge.
Sunday, October 1 – Post-Show Discussion
There will be a short post show conversation with the SGT staff and ensemble after the matinee performance of A View From the Bridge.
Friday, October 6 – Audio Description and Touch Tour
The Touch Tour begins at 6:45 pm, and the show will be at 8:00. Use the code “ACCESS20” for $20 tickets if you plan to take advantage of these accessibility offerings!
Sunday, October 8 – Post-Show Discussion
There will be a short post show conversation with Lisa Palumbo (Director of Immigrants and Workers’ Rights Practice Group at Legal Aid Chicago) and Mark Kocol (Chicago Immigration Attorney) after the matinee performance of A View From the Bridge.
Sunday, October 15 – Post-Show Discussion
There will be a short post show conversation with the SGT staff and ensemble after the matinee performance of A View From the Bridge.
Meet the Artists
Publicity Photos by Jeffrey L Kurysz:
Production Photos from SGT’s 1993 production directed by Louis Contey:
