What happens when faith & forgiveness reach the boiling point?

Synopsis

Shelley runs a Bronx soup kitchen with unsentimental efficiency, but lately her heart is not quite in her job—or her faith. When Emma—a driven yet erratic college dropout—arrives to volunteer, her volatile mix of generosity and self-involvement brings Shelley’s bubbling midlife crisis to a boil. Warm, funny and compassionate, Grand Concourse introduces you to some fascinating everyday people trying to figure out the enigma of faith, the limits of forgiveness and how to find a little peace.

Song Credit: “Roll With It” by She Rides Tigers is used by permission of the artists

Casting Note: The role of Frog will be played by Tim Hopper (7/2-8/9) and Francis Guinan (8/11 - 8/30).

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes, including No Intermissions

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.

Additional Information

Explore: Grand Concourse Discount Tickets Grand Concourse Program Downstairs Theatre Info & Seat Map Map / Directions to the theatre

Specialty Cocktail: "Bad Habit"


ch lavender gin, San Pellegrino clementine soda, fresh lime, lavender bitters

Special Performances

Preview Performances
July 2 – 11, 2015

American Sign Language Interpretation
Sunday, August 9 at 7:30pm

Open Captioning
Saturday, August 22 at 3:00pm

Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, August 23
Touch Tour: 1:30pm
Curtain: 3pm

Watch & Listen

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Reviews

“One of those Steppenwolf Theatre productions that reminds you of why you go to the theater in the first place
Chicago Sun-Times

“A great Steppenwolf performance
Chicago Tribune

“A play full of both humor and heart
CS

Engaging, clear-eyed dramedy”
Daily Herald

A stunning last scene
Crain’s

Compassionate and true
Chris Jones, CBS 2 Chicago

“One of the best written plays I’ve ever seen”
Splash Magazine

Program Articles

Between Intention and Action

Playwright Heidi Schreck, Director Yasen Peyankov and Dramaturg Dassia N. Posner discuss Grand Concourse

In the Name of the Father

In First Person, a member of the Steppenwolf community explores a personal connection to the play and invites you to do the same.

Welcome to Grand Concourse

A welcome letter to Grand Concourse from Director and Ensemble Member Yasen Peyankov

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes, including No Intermissions

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.

Additional Information

Explore: Grand Concourse Discount Tickets Grand Concourse Program Downstairs Theatre Info & Seat Map Map / Directions to the theatre

Specialty Cocktail: "Bad Habit"


ch lavender gin, San Pellegrino clementine soda, fresh lime, lavender bitters

Special Performances

Preview Performances
July 2 – 11, 2015

American Sign Language Interpretation
Sunday, August 9 at 7:30pm

Open Captioning
Saturday, August 22 at 3:00pm

Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, August 23
Touch Tour: 1:30pm
Curtain: 3pm

What happens when faith & forgiveness reach the boiling point?

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