It’s Christmas Eve in Dublin. In the rundown house where Sharky cares for his blind brother, old acquaintances gather for a card game—joined by an ominous stranger. As the booze flows and the game intensifies, Sharky discovers he is playing for his soul. In this eerie, darkly humorous tale, celebrated playwright Conor McPherson examines how we face the demons of our past as we struggle to find redemption.
Born in Dublin, playwright Conor McPherson won London’s prestigious Olivier Award for
The Weir and received a Tony nomination for
Shining City.
The Seafarer makes its Chicago premiere, following a critically-acclaimed Broadway run.
Francis Guinan will appear in
The Seafarer through February 1.
Bradley Armacost will appear in
The Seafarer from February 3 through February 22.
John Ruhaak will appear in
The Seafarer for John Mahoney on February 17.
Stay after the performance for a post show discussion with members of the Steppenwolf artistic staff, sponsored by AT&T.
Running Time:
2 hours 20 minutes with 1 intermission