Synopsis

A writer is interrogated about his nightmarish short stories and their similarities to a number of murders occurring in his town. When the writer's mentally impaired brother is also brought in for questioning, this police procedural takes twists and turns that will leave you spellbound.

Running Time

Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including 1 Intermission

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.

Watch & Listen

Ensemble Conversations: Yasen Peyankov
Ensemble Conversations: Yasen Peyankov
Ensemble Conversations: Yasen Peyankov

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Reviews

“Blistering theater! One of the very best plays of the past decade!”
-Chicago Tribune

“The acting is perfect: mesmerizing and hilarious, caustic and droll.”
-Chicago Sun Times

“Highly Recommended!”
-Chicago Reader

“A gripping and perversely comic horror show.”
-Chicago Tribune

Program Articles

Designer's Notebook


Costume Designer Ana Kuzmanic shares her inspiration for The Pillowman.

Interrogating McDonagh


Literary Manager Gabriel Greene relates McDonagh's belief in the power and importance of storytelling.

Martha Lavey on The Pillowman


Artistic Director Martha Lavey discusses the theme of duality in Martin McDonagh's play, The Pillowman.

True Stories


Ensemble member Jim True-Frost takes on the role of Katurian in The Pillowman encountering a familiar theme: Storytelling.

Running Time

Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including 1 Intermission

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.