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BIO

Namir Smallwood joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2017. Steppenwolf: Bug, True West, Monster, Man In Love, The Hot L Baltimore. Chicago: The Lost Boys of Sudan (Victory Gardens Theater); Charm (Northlight Theatre); The Grapes of Wrath (The Gift Theatre); East Texas Hot Links (Writers Theatre). Regional: Marin Theatre Company, Pillsbury House Theatre, Lincoln Center Theatre, Ten Thousand Things Theater, Guthrie Theater. Television: Chicago Fire, Betrayal, Elementary, Pipeline (Live From Lincoln Center) on PBS.

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STAGE CREDITS

Pass Over Pass Over
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Kitch
Pass Over Pass Over
[Off-Broadway]
LCT3 Off-Broadway Production, 2018
BLKS BLKS
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2017
Justin
Sosa
Pedro
Dominican Dude
Justin
Sosa
Pedro
Dominican Dude
Pipeline Pipeline
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater World Premiere, 2017
Performer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

Namir Smallwood, Pipeline

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YOU WILL GET SICK & More Lead Chicago's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo
YOU WILL GET SICK & More Lead Chicago's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 29, 2025

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include You Will Get Sick & more!
Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. See rehearsal photos here!
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Photo
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn more!
BWW Q&A: Namir Smallwood Talks THE BOOK OF GRACE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
BWW Q&A: Namir Smallwood Talks THE BOOK OF GRACE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 30, 2025

As Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its landmark 49th season, ensemble member Namir Smallwood steps into another powerful role in the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks.
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of THE BOOK OF GRACE Photo
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of THE BOOK OF GRACE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary tug-of-war between family and freedom by Suzan-Lori Parks. Check out photos from inside opening night here.
Video: THE BOOK OF GRACE Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Video: THE BOOK OF GRACE Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary tug-of-war between family and freedom by Suzan-Lori Parks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Topdog/Underdog. Check out video of the production!
Review: THE BOOK OF GRACE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Review: THE BOOK OF GRACE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 7, 2025

I usually appreciate when plays show and don’t tell, but THE BOOK OF GRACE really needs more exposition. Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Steppenwolf’s production is a new version of Parks’s 2010 play, expanded from its original 100-minute run-time to two and a half hours. Even with the extra run time, playwright Suzan-Lori Parks relies far too heavily on subtext that isn’t revealed to the audience.
Photos: THE BOOK OF GRACE Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Photos: THE BOOK OF GRACE Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary tug-of-war between family and freedom by Suzan-Lori Parks. See photos here!
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season Photo
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the 50th anniversary programming and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming productions!
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere Photo
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary family portrait by Suzan-Lori Parks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Topdog/Underdog.
Full Cast Set for THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Full Cast Set for THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary family portrait by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. Learn more!
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE Photo
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, just celebrated opening night for its searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
Full Cast Set for YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Full Cast Set for YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild and heartbreaking Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn more.
THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary family portrait by Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: LEROY AND LUCY Opens At Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Photos: LEROY AND LUCY Opens At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 49th season with the world premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu’s Leroy and Lucy. Go inside opening night in new photos.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Goodman Theatre Photo
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 15, 2024

Namir Smallwood’s performance as Kenneth is a real testament to his superb abilities as a performer and the intimacy of PRIMARY TRUST becomes more profoundly emotional thanks to him.
Photos/Video: PRIMARY TRUST at the Goodman Theatre Photo
Photos/Video: PRIMARY TRUST at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

Photos and video are now available for the Chicago-premiere production of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth——helmed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley, in her Goodman directing debut.
Photos: PRIMARY TRUST Begins Rehearsals at the Goodman Theatre Photo
Photos: PRIMARY TRUST Begins Rehearsals at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Goodman Theatre will launch the 2024/2025 Season in its 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre with a newly minted Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The Chicago-premiere production of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth——helmed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley, in her Goodman directing debut—is now in rehearsal toward an October opening. Check out photos here!
Complete Casts Set for INHERIT THE WIND and PRIMARY TRUST at Goodman Theatre Photo
Complete Casts Set for INHERIT THE WIND and PRIMARY TRUST at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

This fall, Goodman Theatre will draw nationally acclaimed actors and local rising stars to its 2024/2025 Season opening productions. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Namir Smallwood been in?

Namir Smallwood has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Namir Smallwood been in?

Namir Smallwood has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Namir Smallwood been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Pipeline.

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