Synopsis

WORLD PREMIERE In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.

Running Time

Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, 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

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Reviews

“ (A) smart, bold and fascinating play”
Chris Jones, Variety

“Irresistible…the kind of finely wrought, fiery actors we have come to expect from Steppenwolf”
Jack Helbig, Daily Herald

“Highly Recommended”
Albert Williams, Chicago Reader

Program Articles

Lost Land - Artistic Director Martha Lavey's Preview

We feel tremendously grateful to be able to offer Lost Land to our Steppenwolf audiences...

The Dresser: Artistic Director Martha Lavey's Preview

For the first time, we are inviting our subscribers to enjoy one of their five–play series in the Upstairs Theatre. Producing one of our plays Upstairs gives us the opportunity to open up new weeks in the schedule.

5 QUESTIONS FOR GRIP DESIGN

Steppenwolf has been working in partnership with grip design to create the unique images for our subscription series posters. Backstage sat down with the designers at grip and asked them 5 Questions.

Identifying John Malkovich

Quiz yourself on all things Malkovich

King of Wines, the Wine of Kings

Learn more about the "other" main character in Lost Land, Tokaj wine...

Peek into a Hungarian Diplomat's Past...

Kristóf, the retired government official of Lost Land, is ripped from his serene and secluded life in order to serve Hungary in the final moments of World War I. Playwright Stephen Jeffreys based this fictional character on the historical circumstances of Michael Károlyi...

Proust Questionnaire - John Malkovich

Ensemble member Tracy Letts answers the Proust Questionnaire while "Being John Malkovich."

Telephone Hour

Artistic Director Martha Lavey speaks to both the playwright and director of Lost Land while they're both in London.

Running Time

Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, 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.