# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Humanities (World Premiere) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:15 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Dive into a thought-provoking play that challenges what you know about culture and connection in this World Premiere experience.About this EventVictory Gardens Presents:The HumanitiesWorld PremiereWritten by Zayd Ayers DohrnDirected by Edward TorresStarring:Ernest Bentley*Steve Pickering*Isa ArciniegasNaomi EvansDaniil KrimerDevaughn Asante LomanPiper MurphyDerrick Sanders IIISabine Wan*Denotes member of AEAThe Humanities is a provocative play by Zayd Ayers Dohrn in which faculty and students at an elite American university grapple with issues of gender, race, sex, and violence when a controversial speaker comes to town. Cultural battles are fought, identities are made and unmade, and people accustomed to the life of the mind are forced to confront their most primal instincts.Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, Nora Dunn has regretfully stepped away from the Victory Gardens production of The Humanities.Seating & ArrivalSeating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis.Please arrive early with your full party to help ensure seating together.The theater is accessible to patrons with disabilities.If you require any accommodations, please include them in your reservation notes or notify the box office upon arrival.Parking & TransportationMetered street parking is available on Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton.Patrons are encouraged to use rideshare services or public transportation.SpotHero offers paid parking options in the area.Audience Advisory The Humanities explores complex and challenging subject matter and contains strong language, sexual content, and partial nudity. Recommended for adult audiences.Photography & Recording Policy To protect the privacy of our artists and the integrity of the performance, photography and video recording are strictly prohibited. Due to sequences of nudity in this production, all mobile devices must have their camera lenses covered while inside the theater. Phone camera cover stickers will be provided before the performance and must be applied to all mobile devices prior to entering the auditorium.Ticket Policy All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you need to exchange your ticket for a different performance date, please contact the box office at boxoffice@victorygardens.org. Exchanges are subject to availability.We look forward to welcoming you to the theater and hope you enjoy the performance! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-humanities-world-premiere/100001996382678332 - **Event Categories**: art, parties, sports, theatre, entertainment - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_16_with_guardian - Duration: 21 hours 45 minutes - Location: Victory Gardens Theater - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 64.8, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Victory Gardens Theater - **lat**: 41.9263426 - **long**: -87.6497878 - **full address**: Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Humanities (World Premiere) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dba328b84a9348c181a572bcfb90dab289466f26231f5783a51fb5a5878f04a8-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc383838-gmir.jpg?v=1785926886 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Humanities (World Premiere) being held? - **A:** The Humanities (World Premiere) takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 05:15 pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Humanities (World Premiere)? - **A:** The Humanities (World Premiere) is organized by Victory Gardens Theater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Humanities (World Premiere) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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