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.

REVIEWS

“Walk-on-the-wild-side black comedy.” – Sun-Times “At once amusing and chilling!” – Chicago Reader “Story will keep you on the edge of your seat.” – Around the Town “Brilliant play – beautifully realized.” – Newcity

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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.

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