MAR 31 — APR 25, 2027
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Pulitzer Prize-WiNNING CLASSIC
Brothers Lincoln and Booth are dealt a bad hand before the game even begins. Their names—a cruel joke from their father—carry the weight of American history, turning an already volatile brotherhood into a contest over who gets to define himself. Haunted by their past and obsessed with the street con hustle of three-card monte, they turn every encounter into a battle of wits, sharp humor and high stakes. But some games you can't afford to lose.
ABOUT THE SHOW
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Running Time
2 hours and 20 minutes. One 15 minute intermission.
CONTENT ADVISORY
This production of Topdog/Underdog includes strong adult themes, profanity, explicit sexual language, simulated violence, and gun shot sound effects.
“The Greatest American Play of the Past 25 Years”
– THE NEW YORK TIMES
EXPLORE SEASON 2026/27
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