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Namir Smallwood joined the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble in 2017. Steppenwolf: You Will Get Sick, The Book of Grace, The Seagull, Bug, True West, BLKS, Monster, Man In Love, The Hot L Baltimore, Last Night and the Night Before. Broadway: Pass Over. Off-Broadway: Pipeline, Pass Over (Lincoln Center). Chicago: Primary Trust (Goodman); Charm (Northlight Theatre); The Grapes of Wrath (The Gift Theatre); East Texas Hot Links (Writers Theatre). Regional: Marin Theatre Company, Pillsbury House Theatre, Ten Thousand Things, Guthrie Theater. International: True West (Galway International Arts Festival). Television: “Chicago Fire,” “Betrayal,” “Elementary,” “American Rust” (Showtime/FreeVee); “Power Book IV: Force” (STARZ). Film: Rounding, About Time, Bailey’s Blues.

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STAGE CREDITS

Bug
[Broadway]
2026
Peter Evans
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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Video: Inside Rehearsals for WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal footage of WINDFALL, the world premiere of a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Ensemble Theater.
Photos: Namir Smallwood and More in Rehearsals for WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Photo
Photos: Namir Smallwood and More in Rehearsals for WINDFALL at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 50th Anniversary Season with Windfall, a communal experience crafted by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo. See rehearsal photos here!
Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood to Star in Steppenwo Photo
Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood to Star in Steppenwolf Theatre's WINDFALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for its world premiere of Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 8, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to two productions. All Out: Comedy About Ambition takes its final bow at the Nederlander Theatre following 95 regular performances; and Bug plays its final performance at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 23 previews and 69 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to Schmigadoon! and The Balusters respectively.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Reveals 2026/27 Season - TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and More Photo
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Reveals 2026/27 Season - TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

xSteppenwolf Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026/27 Season. The 51st Season features five Steppenwolf Membership Series productions: two world premieres, a Chicago premiere, an English-Language premiere and a modern masterpiece.
Photos: Paul Rudd and Victoria Clark Visit BUG on Broadway Photo
Photos: Paul Rudd and Victoria Clark Visit BUG on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 24, 2026

Paul Rudd and Victoria Clark both recently paid a visit to Bug on Broadway, where they posed backstage with the show's star, Carrie Coon. Check out photos of the stars backstage here!
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More Photo
Tony Awards Eligibility Announced for BUG, CHESS, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season.
Photos: Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal Visit BUG on Broadway Photo
Photos: Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal Visit BUG on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2026

Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal recently paid a visit to Bug on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment when the brother-and-sister pair met with the cast backstage. Check out photos here!
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Extends for a Second Time Photo
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Extends for a Second Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for the second time.
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Step Photo
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Video: Carrie Coon Reveals Medical Scare That Led to Cancelled BUG Performances Photo
Video: Carrie Coon Reveals Medical Scare That Led to Cancelled BUG Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026

Carrie Coon is setting the record straight about the recent cancelled performances of Bug on Broadway. While on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the performer shared insight into the illness that led to the cancellation of an Act 2 matinee and the final preview performance. Watch the conversation now.
Video: Carrie Coon Reflects on Audience Reactions to Broadway's BUG Photo
Video: Carrie Coon Reflects on Audience Reactions to Broadway's BUG
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026

Bug star Carrie Coon recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about her experience in the show, along with the response she has received from audience members. Check out the discussion now.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/11/26 - Overall Grosses Down 34% From Prior Week Photo
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/11/26 - Overall Grosses Down 34% From Prior Week
by - Jan 13, 2026

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/11/2026.
Video: Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts Talk Love of Theater on CBS SUNDAY MORNING Photo
Video: Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts Talk Love of Theater on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

During an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Carrie Coon shared how her success in shows like The White Lotus and The Gilded Age led to her return to Broadway after 14 years. Watch the segment, also featuing her husband, Bug playwright Tracy Letts.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 12, 2026- Critics Stop By BUG On Broadway and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 12, 2026- Critics Stop By BUG On Broadway and More
by - Jan 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks Photo
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Read reviews for the production!
BUG Cancels Final Broadway Preview Due To Illness Photo
BUG Cancels Final Broadway Preview Due To Illness
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club has canceled the final preview performance of BUG due to an illness in the company. The Broadway production, starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood, is still scheduled to open January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Video: Tracy Letts Talks Conspiracy Theories and the Relevance of BUG Photo
Video: Tracy Letts Talks Conspiracy Theories and the Relevance of BUG
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

During a visit to The Late Show, playwright Tracy Letts spoke about the Broadway premiere of his play Bug, and why it has gained a newfound relevance in the years since he originally wrote it. Check out the interview now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 7, 2026- First Look At Carrie Coon and More In BUG Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 7, 2026- First Look At Carrie Coon and More In BUG On Broadway
by - Jan 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Namir Smallwood been in?

Namir Smallwood has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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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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