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The Steel Man

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Overview

Produced by:
Penguin Rep Theatre
Dates:
November 03 - December 13, 2026
Run Time:
1 Hour, 25 Minutes
Intermission:
No
Theater:
Showing in Theater
Tickets:
$54 (incl. a $4 fee) | 59E59 Members: $40
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Show Info

Tickets will go on sale to 59E59 Members on Tuesday, August 18.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 25.

By Cary Gitter 
Directed by Joe Brancato 

With Amanda Kristin Nichols, Sam Guncler, and Leighton Samuels 

Inspired by a true story, The Steel Man follows Jake Gellert as he struggles to escape from the shadow of his larger-than-life father, Leo, a Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivor. While Leo remains consumed by the past and a desire to avenge the family he lost, Jake searches for a way to forge his own identity and help his father find peace. 

From the team behind hit shows Gene & Gilda and The Sabbath Girl, this play is a powerful drama that delves into themes of legacy, identity, and the complex bond between father and son.

 

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY
In an effort to care for our community, we’re sharing details about this production that may be sensitive for members of our audience. The following information may reveal plot points.

Contains discussion of the Holocaust and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Sam
Guncler
Amanda Kristin
Nichols
Leighton
Samuels
Christopher & Justin Swader
Christian Fleming,
Costume Designer
Ed McCarthy,
Lighting Designer
Max Silverman,
Composer & Sound Designer
Brian Pacelli,
Projection Designer
Dana Weintraub,
Props Designer
Sam Guncler and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Sam Guncler and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Leighton Samuels and Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Leighton Samuels and Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Amanda Kristin Nichols and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Amanda Kristin Nichols and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Leighton Samuels and Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Leighton Samuels and Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Amanda Kristin Nichols and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Amanda Kristin Nichols and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Sam Guncler, Amanda Kristin Nichols, and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Sam Guncler, Amanda Kristin Nichols, and Leighton Samuels in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Sam Guncler, Leighton Samuels, and Amanda Kristin Nichols in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Sam Guncler, Leighton Samuels, and Amanda Kristin Nichols in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
Leighton Samuels and Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo Caption: Leighton Samuels and Sam Guncler in THE STEEL MAN
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero
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Producing Company

Penguin Rep Theatre

Penguin Rep Theatre was founded in 1977 by artistic director Joe Brancato with the aim of establishing Rockland County's first year-round nonprofit professional theatre. Nearly 50 years later, Penguin's mission remains the same: to promote new voices and produce new works for the stage, to nurture and develop emerging talent, and to reach new audiences for theatre. Integral to Penguin's mission is the development and sharing of enduring stories that offer a wide canvas of emotions, with an emphasis on those that raise awareness of injustice, promote conversation, and offer chances to connect with universal hopes, challenges and dreams. Penguin Rep Theatre is a Co-Op Resident Company at 59E59 Theaters.

Read more at: www.penguinrep.org

Reviews

"Illuminating drama... Director Joe Brancato [is] known for fine tuning productions with an exacting eye" – BroadwayWorld

"Sam Guncler delivers a powerhouse performance, imbuing his character with a not-so-quiet strength and a perceptible sense of the weight of history that he carries with him... Guncler's larger-than-life performance keeps the audience riveted to his every word."
"Mr. Gitter clearly has a deep respect for the themes he's exploring, and there's certainly no question that the theme of the clash between tradition and modernity is a topic worth examining. Director Joe Brancato's sensitivity and aesthetic acuity keep the action moving swiftly and fluidly." – Talkin' Broadway

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