Yankee Tavern
Season 29: “Lost and Sound”
Just when you thought you heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York bar, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz’s acclaimed dramatic thriller is a fierce, funny, and ultimately mind-bending work that grips you until the final word. [Coming soon] To explore more about Yankee Tavern, read our playguide.
PERFORMANCE INFO
This performance must close March 22nd.
- Thursday: 7:30pm
- Friday: 7:30pm
- Saturday: 7:30pm
- Sunday: 2:30pm
Special Note: Additional performances on 3/14 and 3/21 at 3:30pm
Location: Greenhouse Theater Center at 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Ticket Price: $19 – $49
Town Halls: Free post-show events on Sundays (Feb 22 – Mar 15).
- Feb 22 – Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
- Mar 1 – Discussion with dramaturg Arianna Soloway
- Mar 8 – Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth
- Mar 15 – Meet the actors of Yankee Tavern!
- Plus a very special post-show on Saturday, Feb 28 with playwright Steven Dietz!!
ARTISTS
Cast: Ian Paul Custer* (Adam), Darci Nalepa (Janet), Steve Key* (Palmer), & Richard Cotovsky (Ray).
Production: Steven Dietz (playwright), Joanie Schultz (director), Grant Sabin* (scenic), Brandon Wardell (lights), Izumi Inaba (costumes), Rick Sims (sound), Christopher Neville* (properties), Arianna Soloway* (dramaturg), Sarah Burnham*(production manager), Michael Trudeau (technical director), Ellie Humphrys (master electrician), & Kathryn Lochert (stage manager)
*American Blues Theater Ensemble and Artistic Affiliates
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We’re excited to collaborate with Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7 and Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2. We are also proud to continue our PINK PREVIEWS. Proceeds from our Preview performances will be donated to the Lynn Sage Foundation for breast cancer research.
More Information on Yankee Tavern
Exec. Artistic Director’s Note for IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
For many of you, attending our production is a family tradition. For others, we’re thrilled to share this story for the first time in our own special, heartfelt way.
Backstage Guide for 2025 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! & Additional Resources
Insider look at IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – read interviews, see designs, & learn more about the production.
2025 BRAVERY BULLETIN
Accepting nominations for the 2025 Bravery Bulletin!
2025 IT’S A WONDERFUL PARTY!
Join us for our annual holiday party. Beats your office shindig and your aunt’s homemade cheeseball. All proceeds go towards artists’ wages.



