


In the high stone tower of an isolated naval fortress, Alice and Edgar are about to celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss—if decades of resentment, recrimination and mutual sabotage count as bliss. But when an alluring visitor arrives, the delicate balance of their tedious arrangement falls off its axis, cracks growing into canyons. In Conor McPherson’s wicked take on Strindberg’s masterclass in marital warfare, a twisted love triangle waltzes off the edge of a cliff, plunging us all into the deep.
Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to announce that post-show conversations will be held after every performance of The Dance of Death! Please join us for a brief 20-minute discussion immediately following the show.
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
January 29th, 2026
March 22nd, 2026
Playwright: August Strindberg
Adaptor: Conor McPherson
Director: Yasen Peyankov
Scenic Design: Collette Pollard
Costume Design: Ana Kuzmanic
Lighting Design: Lee Fiskness
Sound Design: Rick Sims
Dramaturg: Abhi Shrestha
Creative Producer: Patrick Zakem
Producing Director: Tom Pearl
Casting: JC Clementz
Production Stage Manager: Laura D. Glenn
Assistant Stage Manager: Kathleen Barrett
Kurt: Cliff Chamberlain
Alice: Kathryn Erbe
Captain (Edgar): Jeff Perry
Understudy: Tiffany Bedwell
Understudy: Shane Kenyon
Understudy: John Lister
The Dance of Death runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
The Dance of Death is at Chicago's Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre, which is located at 1650 N Halsted Street, Chicago, 60614.
The Dance of Death tickets start at $47.
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