“anna christie”
NOV 25, 2025–FEB 1, 2026
In 1921, Anna Christie, a reformed prostitute, walks into a saloon on South Street and snaps one of the great lines in theater history: “Gimme a whiskey—ginger ale on the side. And don’t be stingy, baby.” With that entrance, Eugene O’Neill cracks open a new age of modern drama.
In this new production, directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton), Emmy Award winner and five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams takes on one of the boldest roles in the American canon. Tom Sturridge plays Mat Burke, Anna’s lover; Brian d’Arcy James takes on the role of Chris Christopherson, coal barge captain and Anna’s father; and Mare Winningham joins the cast as Marthy Owen, a weathered woman who shares a history with Chris.
The creative team includes movement by Steven Hoggett, original music by Nicholas Britell, set design by Christine Jones and Brett J. Banakis, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, and special effects design by Jeremy Chernick. See the full cast and creative team here.
Photos by Julieta Cervantes
NYT Critic's Pick
“... a return to A-game artistry and experiential elegance for St. Ann’s — an intoxicating New York blend of grit, cool and stardust.”
—The New York Times
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“Michelle Williams gives a performance of extraordinary force, beauty and scorching truth.”
—Wall Street Journal
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“That Kail’s production captures its complex, tactile vitality — at once plush and grimy — is... a real triumph.”
—New York Magazine
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THE CAST OF “ANNA CHRISTIE”
Michelle Williams as Anna Christopherson
Tom Sturridge as Mat Burke
Brian d’Arcy James as Chris Christopherson
Mare Winningham as Marthy Owen
Jordan Barbour as Longshoreman
Joe Carroll as Larry
Anthony Chatmon II as Postman
Timothy Hughes as “Johnny-the-Priest”
Lynn Hawley as u/s Marthy Owen
Lenne Klingaman as u/s Anna Christopherson
Noah Plomgren as u/s Ensemble
Mitch Poulos as u/s Chris Christopherson
Photos by Teddy Wolff
The show is two and a half hours with intermission.
Please be advised that the production features flashing lights, haze/fog, herbal cigarettes, and a non-firing replica firearm. No one under 5 is permitted in the theater.
If you have purchased tickets with the intent to resell them at markup prices, your account will be flagged and deactivated.
Any remaining tickets will default to Will Call pick up with valid proof of identification, and you will not be eligible for any exchanges or returns.
Production Support
The St. Ann’s Warehouse production of “Anna Christie” is made possible through the generous support of:
Andrew J. Martin-Weber
Maxine Isaacs
Shara Brokaw & Ric Clark
