Topdog/Underdog

Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater · Lyons, IL

About this event

“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, a Pulitzer Prize-winning script and a tour-de-force showdown for ensemble members Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood.

Event details

Date and time

Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT

Venue

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater · Lyons, IL

Category

Theater

Cost

Cost not stated

Age guidance

Age guidance not specified

Format

In person

Last verified

September 30, 2026

Accessibility

Wheelchair: Not stated

Assistive Listening: Not stated

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