The comeuppance

written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
directed by ensemble member Tina Landau
A Co-Production with American Conservatory Theater
Feb 4 - Mar 21, 2027 in the Downstairs Theater

Welcome back, St. Anthony’s graduating class of 2002! 

On the night of their 20th high school reunion, a group of misfit Millennial classmates reconnect for a familiar pregame: drinks, pot, a limo ride and a whole lot of messy memories. But, in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' riveting dark ensemble comedy, a specter looms over the proceedings, reminding us that time only marches forward, even for ‘90’s kids. This Chicago premiere from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Purpose is a contemplative, hilarious and grave reflection on life and death.

Cast & Artists

The Artists

WHAT A TIME.

Steppenwolf is the place to experience the next big thing in American theatre. Welcome to our 2026/27 Season. You don't want to miss this.

Accessible Performances

Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, March 14 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)

Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Thursday, March 20 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 25 at 3:00pm

ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, March 5 at 7:30pm

Learn more about accessibility at Steppenwolf.

 

Education + Engagement

Steppenwolf supports the art on our stage with a number of free and discounted education and engagement programming throughout the season. Ranging from field trip opportunities, school residencies, arts workshops, teen nights, community partnerships and more! Whether you're a theatre learner, maker, or appreciator, check out our amazing programming here.

Welcome to Our Ensemble

Steppenwolf prides itself on being one of the premier ensemble theaters in America. By visiting Steppenwolf, you become part of our community and therefore agree to adhere to the theater’s Patron Code of Conduct.

WHAT A TIME.

Steppenwolf is the place to experience the next big thing in American theatre. Welcome to our 2026/27 Season. You don't want to miss this.

Accessible Performances

Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, March 14 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)

Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Thursday, March 20 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 25 at 3:00pm

ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, March 5 at 7:30pm

Learn more about accessibility at Steppenwolf.

Book a Field Trip

Interested in bringing your students on a field trip to Steppenwolf? Fill out an interest form so we can get your school group into one of our 10am student matinees across the season! A member of our team will follow up with you about your registration. Read more on our Field Trip Series page.

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