Synopsis

Based on the writings of Celeste Albaret and Marcel Proust

WORLD PREMIERE For a decade at the dawn of the 20th century, Celeste Albaret– an unlettered girl born to a peasant family – lived a dream. She was literary legend Marcel Proust’s housekeeper, confidante and surrogate mother. Proust himself told her, "You know everything about me." Now, Tony Award-winner Mary Zimmerman brings Celeste Albaret’s story to life in a one-woman tour-de-force. About Face's Artistic Director Eric Rosen, creator of many of About Face’s most popular shows including Winesburg, Ohio and most recently director of Take Me Out, will direct the latest collaboration from the creative team that brought you the legendary Eleven Rooms of Proust.

Content Advisory

Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.

Cast & Artists

The Artists

The Cast

Reviews

"Exquisite, magical...Mary Zimmerman has devised a richly shaded one-woman show."
-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

"Mary Beth Peil gives a performance...worthy of a Tony nomination."
-TalkinBroadway.com

"Impeccable style and sophistication...a truly captivating theatrical encounter."
-Gay Chicago Magazine

"A major triumph...this is a "must-see" show."
-chicagocritic.com

"Five Stars - Don't Miss!"
-TimeOut Chicago

Program Articles

M. Proust


Associate Artistic Director David New talks with acclaimed theater artist Mary Zimmerman, who based her text for M. Proust on the writings of Marcel Proust (1871 – 1922) and his housekeeper and confidante Celeste Albaret (1892 – 1984.)

Content Advisory

Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.