Synopsis

John, a man whose life was nearly destroyed by drinking, now holds down a steady job at a Dublin undertaker’s office. When his estranged daughter appears on Christmas Eve with disturbing news, it sets off a series of painful confessions that ultimately offer John a chance to escape the burdens of his past.

Ensemble member Amy Morton directed Conor McPherson’s The Weir at Steppenwolf and returns after appearing in the Broadway production of August: Osage County. Ensemble member William Petersen was a co-founder of the Remains Theater Ensemble in Chicago and is well known for playing Gil Grissom on CSI.

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 20 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

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Program Articles

Coming Home

Artistic Director Martha Lavey Interviews William Petersen

In the Paths of Exile: Guilt and Isolation in The Seafarer

Joy Meads captures the hopeful spirit of The Seafarer

Letter from the Artistic Director on Dublin Carol

Artistic Director Martha Lavey explores Dublin Carol's central question of human intimacy.

Sponsors

Production sponsor of Dublin Carol

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 20 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.

Sponsors

Production sponsor of Dublin Carol