Topdog/Underdog
Wed, Oct 21 · 2:00 PM
Venue: Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater
Address: Chicago, IL
City: Chicago
Starts: Wed, Oct 21 · 2:00 PM 14:00
Ends: 2026-10-21T21:00:00+00:00
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Organizer: Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater
Age restrictions: Age restrictions not provided
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Category: Arts & Theater
Listing source: ics-ingest
Last verified: 2026-10-21
“Take thuh cards and show me whatcha got!” Brothers Lincoln and Booth, named in jest, are two Black men living in America just trying to get by. Lincoln dresses like his namesake, reenacting his assassination for money and laughs. Booth stays stuck in their apartment, working tirelessly on his three-card hustle. Sibling rivalry and a lifetime of resentment come to a head in this fast-paced and ferocious thrill ride from Suzan-Lori Parks. The deck is stacked with a Tony Award-winning director,…
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