Baldwin vs. Buckley Tickets

Discover Baldwin vs. Buckley, a verbatim restaging of the landmark 1965 Cambridge Union debate on race and the American Dream. Adapted and directed by Christopher McElroen (the american vicarious), this production brings urgent conversation to the stage. The Chicago premiere runs January 29 to March 2, 2025, at Cortelyou Commons, DePaul University, produced by TimeLine Theatre in partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University.

Join us for a pivotal 60th-anniversary performance on February 18, 2025, as part of the Chicago engagement. The show continues beyond Chicago with dates in Los Angeles (Ebony Repertory Theatre, May 1–11, 2025) and Gainesville, FL (UF Performing Arts, November 6–7, 2025). Secure your seats with us and experience this important dialogue anchored in history and relevance today.

About the performer: Baldwin vs. Buckley is presented by The American Vicarious, a company known for rigorous, verbatim theatre that reframes classic debates for contemporary audiences. The Chicago engagement is produced in partnership with TimeLine Theatre and The Theatre School at DePaul University, bringing together a strong local crew of artists, scholars, and performers. Follow the latest tour updates from The American Vicarious on social media for announcements, photos, and behind-the-scenes stories.

For Chicago-area tickets and venue details, TimeLine Theatre and DePaul University offer accessible options with discounts. Explore the show’s ongoing dialogue about race, media, and democracy from a historically grounded yet contemporary lens.