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Kinetic Theatre presents:
A Riveting new play by the great David Mamet!
HENRY JOHNSON by David Mamet
July 9-26, 2026
Pittsburgh Premiere, directed by Andrew Paul
Starring David Whalen, Cotter Smith, David Butler,
and John Steffenauer
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“There’s really no question that Henry Johnson is Mamet’s best play in many years. In this world, if you’re not practiced at relentless manipulation, you’re roadkill.”
- Chicago Sun Times - Recommended
“Crackling exchanges that bristle with menace light up the stage, a reminder of just how masterful the playwright is with dialogue when he’s in the groove.”
- Chicago Culture Authority – Highly Recommended
“You may leave the theater questioning your humanity but trust me this is a play worth seeing.” - New City Chicago - Recommended
What is the price of compassion? Henry Johnson chooses a virtuous path, helping others even at the cost of his own self-destruction.
Produced for just the third time, following its world premiere in Los Angeles in 2023 and the subsequent Chicago premiere in 2025, Kinetic’s Henry Johnson features an all-star cast led by Pittsburgh favorites David Whalen & Cotter Smith, the Pittsburgh return of actor David Butler, and John Steffenauer in the title role.
The play is vintage Mamet and a clear return to form. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to see it before it is produced in New York and London!
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