Performances run through November 18, 2023.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 48th season with the Chicago premiere of Sanctuary City, Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok’s harrowing and hopeful tale of immigration and young love, directed by Steph Paul, playing September 14 – November 18, 2023 in Steppenwolf’s stunning in-the-round Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell, 1646 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.
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Classic Memberships are now on sale for Steppenwolf’s 2023/24 season at Click Here. Single tickets for Sanctuary City starting at $20 are now on sale at steppenwolf.org or the Box Office at (312) 335-1650. The press opening is Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:30 pm.
Sanctuary City features Grant Kennedy Lewis, Brandon Rivera and Jocelyn Zamudio.
2001. Newark, NJ. Two teenagers, brought to America as children, now face an uneasy question: what are they willing to risk for a future together in the only country they've known? The simple joys of coming-of-age are challenged by the uncertainty of their next chapters. Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok brings light to the sacrifices made by immigrants, lovers and lifelong friends in the heart-stirring and hopeful Sanctuary City – a story that fractures time and transcends memory – crossing boundaries, borders and genres in search of a place to call home.
Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Jocelyn Zamudio, Grant Kennedy Lewis and Brandon Rivera
Jocelyn Zamudio and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Brandon Rivera and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Jocelyn Zamudio, Brandon Rivera and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Jocelyn Zamudio and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Grant Kennedy Lewis, Brandon Rivera and Jocelyn Zamudio
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Grant Kennedy Lewis and Jocelyn Zamudio
Brandon Rivera and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Jocelyn Zamudio and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Jocelyn Zamudio and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Jocelyn Zamudio and Grant Kennedy Lewis
Videos
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Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour The Magic Parlour (10/02-12/30) |
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Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night Greenhouse Theater Center (11/24-12/30) |
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Death Becomes Her The Cadillac Palace Theatre (4/30-6/02) |
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Cry It Out Oil Lamp Theater (1/25-3/03) |
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Hilary Hahn Plays Brahms Chicago Symphony Center (12/07-12/09) |
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The Sunday Show (ft. The Late 90s) Logan Square Improv (5/08-12/17) |
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Hitch*Cocktails The Annoyance Theater (3/08-12/29) |
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Michael Grandinetti- Experience the Magic Raue Center For The Arts (1/13-1/13) |
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Othello Raue Center For The Arts (4/26-5/19) |
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A Very Electric Christmas The Center for Performing Arts (12/09-12/09) |
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