WINDFALL at Steppenwolf explores the price of grief.

A widowed father informed that his child has been killed during a protest, forces him to consider whether a cash settlement can possibly soothe his grief – in the process, we witness how public institutions and policies, in an attempt to remain impartial, reduce tragedy to a transaction while ignoring the emotional needs of individuals.

This somewhat mystical world premiere production by Tarell Alvin McCraney, features Michael Potts as Mr. Mano receiving advice from Glenn Davis (Steppenwolf Theater’s Co-Artistic Director) as the father’s dead son Marcus, who urges him to take the money and run.

Windfall at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1646 N. Halsted Street, Chicago is recommended and playing through May 31st, 2026 — runtime is about 2 hours with one 10-minute intermission. Visit Steppenwolf.org for tickets and information.

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The Cast
Eli – Esco Jouléy
Henri ‘Mr. Mano’ Tamaño – Michael Potts

First Lady, Miss Second, The Last One – Alana Arenas
Marcus – Glenn Davis
Nurse, Cori – Jon Michael Hill
Officer, Brother 1 – Namir Smallwood