Synopsis

Over the course of seven years, Emma and Jerry hide a love affair from Robert, Emma's husband and Jerry's best friend. The classic play of marriage and infidelity from the 2005 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature reveals all of the doubts, worries, jealousies and ecstasies of relationships.

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 15 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.

Watch & Listen

Betrayal in rehearsal
Betrayal in Production

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Reviews

"Dangerous, razor-sharp, don't mess-with-me-edges! Brilliant!"
-Chicago Tribune

"A sharply etched revival! All the pain, rage, tension, and acerbic humor become palpable!"
-Chicago Sun-Times

Program Articles

Designer's Notebook, Betrayal

Scenic Designer Todd Rosenthal talks about the evolution of his design.

Letter from the Artistic Director on Betrayal

Artistic Director Martha Lavey discusses Pinter's use of unconventional structure in this classic of modern drama.

The Well-Made Play: Pinter at Steppenwolf

Margaret Lebron looks back at Steppenwolf's long history with Pinter's work.

Truth Lies Hidden

Josh Wolff explores the politics of Pinter and the politics of relationships in Betrayal.

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 15 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.