Synopsis
CHICAGO PREMIERE Darren Lemming is the epitome of a baseball star. He’s handsome, charismatic, articulate, rich and infallible on the field. He’s every boy’s all-American hero. But when Darren comes out of the closet, his announcement sets off a startling chain of events that ...a startling chain of events that profoundly changes everyone in Darren’s world and threatens to undermine America’s best-loved team. Acclaimed playwright Richard Greenberg (The Violet Hour, Three Days of Rain) won the 2003 Tony Award for Best Play for this deeply funny, provocative play about America’s favorite pastime. The New York Times hails Take Me Out as “an unconditional, all-American epiphany” that’s “smart, raw and sincere.”Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours, 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
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Lighting Design: Darin Keesing
- Sound Design: Andre Pluess
- Costume Design: Janice Pytel
- Directed by: Eric Rosen
- Scenic Design: Brenda Sabatka
- Stage Manager: Deb Styer
- Sound Design: Ben Sussman
Featured Ensemble Members
Reviews
“Don’t miss it!”
-Time Out Chicago
"Critics’ Choice: The ensemble makes a fireworks display out of Greenberg’s smart, fiery language.”
-Jennifer Vanesco, Chicago Reader
“A savvy and enjoyable play...funny and accessible.”
-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
-Time Out Chicago
"Critics’ Choice: The ensemble makes a fireworks display out of Greenberg’s smart, fiery language.”
-Jennifer Vanesco, Chicago Reader
“A savvy and enjoyable play...funny and accessible.”
-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune