Synopsis
Newly married American expats Zack and Abby live an enviably hip existence in the colorful, multi-ethnic neighborhood of Belleville, Paris. But when a series of small, unexpected encounters escalates the tension between them, some surprising cracks in the foundation of their isolated yet idyllic life begin to show. Belleville is a taut, edgy psychological thriller that asks: does anyone really know who they’re with?Running Time
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Additional Information
Downstairs Theatre Info & Seat Map Map / Directions to the theatre Belleville Program
Special Performances
Post-Show Plus with Dr. Phil Lebovitz
Wednesday, August 14
Sign Language-Interpreted
Sunday, August 4 at 7:30pm
Open Captioning
Saturday, August 10 at 3pm
Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, August 18
Touch Tour: 1:30pm
Curtain: 3pm
Watch & Listen
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author: Amy Herzog
- Directed by: Anne Kauffman
- Scenic Design: James Schuette
- Lighting Design: Matt Frey
- Sound Design: Richard Woodbury
- Costume Design: Janice Pytel
- Understudies: Christopher Chmelik
Featured Ensemble Members
The Cast
Reviews
"Unpredictable, breathless thriller…5-stars!"
–Time Out Chicago
"Heart-stopping Chicago premiere"
–Newcity
"A psychological thriller as suspenseful as any Hitchcock film"
–Chicago Theater Beat
"A very juicy night of theater"
–Chicago Tribune
"Shivers with intrigue…an exploration of what lurks in the world of relationships"
–Northwest Indiana Times
Program Articles
Conversations with ensemble members Alana Arenas and Kate Arrington
Steppenwolf’s Literary Manager Aaron Carter shares his personal connection to the play, and invites you to do the same.
A welcome letter from Artistic Director Martha Lavey