Synopsis
The Hotel Baltimore used to be the swankiest place in town - now it has a date with the wrecking ball. Eviction notices just went out to its residents, who live on the fringes of society and call the seedy hotel home. This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Running Time
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Namir Smallwood and ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble member James Vincent Meredith and De'Adre Aziza
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington and Director Tina Landau
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Namir Smallwood and ensemble members Jon Michael Hill, Alana Arenas, Yasen Peyankov and Director Tina Landau
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble member Molly Regan
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble members Alana Arenas, James Vincent Meredith and Kate Arrington
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov and Allison Torem
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Namir Smallwood, ensemble member James Vincent Meredith, Jacqueline Williams, ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, Allison Torem and De'Adre Aziza
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Sean Allen Krill
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble member James Vincent Meredith
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble member and Director Tina Landau with ensemble member Kate Arrington
credit: Joel Moorman
Hot L Baltimore in Rehearsal
We spent some time with the cast and crew in rehearsal for Lanford Wilson's "The Hot L Baltimore."Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Allison Torem and ensemble member Molly Regan
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Kate Arrington and De'Adre Aziza
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Kate Arrignton, De'Adre Aziza and Allison Torem
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member James Vincent Meredith and Jacqueline Williams
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Namir Smallwood, ensemble member Alana Arenas and ensemble member James Vincent Meredith
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Kate Arrington
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Sean Allan Krill and Allison Torem
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Allison Torem and ensemble member Jon Michael Hill
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Namir Smallwood, Allison Torem, ensemble member Molly Regan and ensemble member Alana Arenas
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Molly Regan, ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, Allison Torem and Namir Smallwood
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Kate Arrignton and Namir Smallwood
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill, Allison Torem, ensemble member Kate Arrington, Samuel Taylor, De'Adre Aziza and Namir Smallwood
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Ensemble member Molly Regan, Jacqueline Williams and Samuel Taylor
credit: Michael Brosilow
Hot L Baltimore in Production
This acclaimed play from the author of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity - unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary director Tina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives of an unconventional community about to be turned inside out.Directed by ensemble member Tina Landau Featuring ensemble members Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Jon Michael Hill, James Vincent Meredith, Yasen Peyankov and Molly Regan with de'Adre Aziza, Jeremy Glickstein, Sean Allan Krill, TaRon Patton, Namir Smallwood, Samuel Taylor, Allison Torem and Jacqueline Williams
Young Adult Council members Jordan Einhorn and Chelsea Smith lead a post-show discussion with the actors from Hot L Baltimore
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.The cast of Hot L Baltimore answers questions from the teen audience
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Ensemble member Alana Arena laughing with Young Adult Council member Malcolm London
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Young Adult Council member Noelle Daniels struts her stuff on the dance floor
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Students get their photo snapped in the 1970s dress-up photo booth
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Slam Poet Shannon Mateskey goofing around in the photo booth
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Over 100 teenagers packed the Steppenwolf rehearsal hall
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Young Adult Council members and their friends dance to 70s soul band Aniba Hotep and the Sol Collective
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Teen guests enjoying the Hot L Baltimore teen event
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Students from Chicago Academy for the Arts hanging out at the teen event
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Hot L Baltimore actress Allison Torem lets loose with her audience
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.The Young Adult Council, with Program Coordinator Whitney Dibo and SYA Apprentice Lauren Sivak
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Young Adult Council members break it down on the dance floor
credit: Joel Moorman
The Scene: Hot L Baltimore
On Saturday April 30th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special night for teenagers at the theatre. High school students from across Chicago had the opportunity to see The Hot L Baltimore at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for live music, slam poetry and artistic discussion inspired by the play.Actors from the ensemble of <i>The Hot L Baltimore</i> “lived” in hotel rooms we set up in the event space, interacting with each other and event attendees
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Actors from the ensemble of <i>The Hot L Baltimore</i> “lived” in hotel rooms we set up in the event space, interacting with each other and event attendees
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Actors from the ensemble of <i>The Hot L Baltimore</i> “lived” in hotel rooms we set up in the event space, interacting with each other and event attendees
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Actors from the ensemble of <i>The Hot L Baltimore</i> “lived” in hotel rooms we set up in the event space, interacting with each other and event attendees
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.EXPLORE attendees explore the hotel rooms and the vintage memorabilia from the late 60s/early 70s
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Party people at EXPLORE: <i>The World of The Hot L Baltimore</i>
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Party people at EXPLORE: <i>The World of The Hot L Baltimore</i>
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Party people at EXPLORE: <i>The World of The Hot L Baltimore</i>
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Guests take advantage of the photo station, complete with 70s costume pieces
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Guests take advantage of the photo station, complete with 70s costume pieces
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.The local R&B/Soul band Aniba Hotep & the Sol Collective rocked the event with two great sets of 70s era songs
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.The local R&B/Soul band Aniba Hotep & the Sol Collective rocked the event with two great sets of 70s era songs
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Guests enjoy the sweet sounds of Aniba Hotep & The Sol Collective, as well as 70s era appetizers and punch
credit: Joel Moorman
EXPLORE: The World of The Hot L Baltimore
The latest installment in our series of events exploring the themes and ideas in our shows.Tina Landau Directs Hot L Baltimore
A look into the rehearsal process for Hot L Baltimore with director and Steppenwolf ensemble member Tina LandauHot L Baltimore Audience Response
See what audiences have to say about Steppenwolf's production of The Hot L BaltimoreCast & Artists
The Artists
- Sound Design: Michael Bodeen
- Costume Design: Ana Kuzmanic
- Directed by: ensemble member Tina Landau
- Sound Design: Rob Milburn
- Assistant Stage Manager: Rose Marie Packer
- Scenic Design: James Schuette
- Stage Manager: Deb Styer
- Author: Lanford Wilson
- Lighting Design: Scott Zielinski
- Video Designer: Mike Tutaj
- Fight Choreographer: Nick Sandys
- Casting: Erica Daniels
Reviews
-Chicago Tribune
“Exemplary ensemble work…the acting delivers stirring emotional turns.”
-Newcity
“The intimacy and richly textured acting by this committed cast makes for a wonderful theatrical event.”
-Chicago Critic
“A grand scale Steppenwolf revival.”
-Chicago Sun Times
“The cast is superb— a must see.”
-Daily Herald
“Some of the most affective acting I’ve ever seen in theater - this is a top-notch production”
-Gapers Block
Program Articles
A discussion with Director Tina Landau and Steppenwolf Co-Founder Terry Kinney, who appeared in Steppenwolf’s pivotal 1980 production of Wilson’s Balm in Gilead, which later transferred to New York.