The Three Faces of Doctor Crippen

The Three Faces of Doctor Crippen

Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted Chicago

A world premiere that resurrects what was once the most famous criminal investigation the world has ever known: the calamitously comedic tale of Dr. H. H. Crippen, England's most notoriously inept cellar murderer. Chased across the sea by destiny and Marconi's wireless telegraph, this factual (and fanciful) turn of the century tragedy explores three versions of the life and death of this homicidal homeopath. The Strange Tree Group returns to its Grand Guignol roots with this marvelously macabre tale about how NOT to rid yourself of a wife.

Presented by The Strange Tree Group

Thru - Apr 24, 2011