A slammed door.
An awkward favor.
No, you didn't need to see part 1.
About This Show
As a door slams in 1879 Norway, a young wife and mother leaves behind her family, freeing herself from the shackles of traditional societal constraints. Now, 15 years later, that same door opens to reveal Nora, a changed woman with an incredibly awkward favor to ask the people who she abandoned. Lucas Hnath's bitingly funny sequel to Ibsen's revolutionary masterpiece unfolds in a series of bristling stand-offs that reveal in Nora's world, much like our own, behind every opinion there is a person, and a slamming door isn't just an end, but also the chance for a new beginning.
On stage Seating
- A Steppenwolf first: an audience on stage seating experience
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Tickets are only $30
- Classic Members: Complimentary exchanges are available for on stage seating. Additional tickets are available at the member price. Bring a friend!
- Black and RED Cardholders: Get 2-for-1 credits for on stage seating for the entirety of the run. Discount applied at checkout.
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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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Watch & Listen
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Director Robin Witt
- Author Lucas Hnath
- Company Voice & Text Coach Gigi Buffington
- Scenic Design Courtney O'Neill
- Costume Design Izumi Inaba
- Lighting Design Christine A. Solger-Binder
- Sound Design Thomas Dixon
- Company Voice & Text Coach Gigi Buffington
- Stage Manager Laura D. Glenn
- Assistant Stage Manager Elise Hausken
Featured Ensemble Members
The Cast
Reviews
“Taut, smart new play. Hnath is a supremely talented writer, interested in presenting many sides of an argument. A few scenes ripple most pleasurably and unpredictably… I like this piece of writing very much—if you haven’t seen it, you should.” – Chicago Tribune
“There is nothing subtle about Hnath’s 90-minute play…there are many fascinating passages in Hnath’s drama and Witt’s cast brings them to life.” – Chicago Sun-Times
“First things first: No, you do not have to have seen or read Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ to understand or appreciate the theatrical mastery of ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2.’ A laugh riot…many arguments [from Ibsen’s classic] are brought to full-throttled life. Any director looking for a theatrical masterclass is in good hands watching director Robin Witt’s work here. It cannot be understated how specific and detailed Witt’s production is, and it works wonders.” – Newcity
Special Performances
Preview performances:
January 31 - February 9
ASL interpretation:
Sunday, February 24 at 7:30pm
Open-captioned:
Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm
Audio-described and touch tour:
Sunday, March 10 touch tour at 1:30, performance at 3pm
Sponsors
Major Production Sponsor
Special Performances
Preview performances:
January 31 - February 9
ASL interpretation:
Sunday, February 24 at 7:30pm
Open-captioned:
Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm
Audio-described and touch tour:
Sunday, March 10 touch tour at 1:30, performance at 3pm
Sponsors
Major Production Sponsor