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Three people stand in a living room. One wears an apron and gestures, another in a striped shirt and puffy coat looks on, and a third in a Santa hat holds a festive vase. Holiday decorations and gifts are visible.

by Mary Wisniewski | June 22, 2026

The Invisible Costumes of “Catch as Catch Can” In this production at Steppenwolf Theatre, three gifted ensemble members transition between genders and ages to tell a family story in a new way.

A red heart is encased in a block of melting blue ice, with water pooling beneath it on a white background.

by Todd Hieggelke | May 29, 2026

Stage Top 5: June 2026

Two people stand against a plain light background, smiling. The woman on the left has short curly hair and wears a black scarf, while the man on the right has white hair, a beard, and a black shirt with a bold white circular pattern.

by Newcity | January 14, 2026

Players 50 2026: The Institutions

by Mary Wisniewski | January 7, 2026

For Robert Falls, “Holiday” Is a New Kind of Work

Two actors standing lit on opposite sides of a dark stage.

by Amanda Finn | June 20, 2025

Surreal Reality: A Review of “You Will Get Sick” at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Ted C. Fishman | September 26, 2024

Seriously Zany: A Review of “Noises Off” at Steppenwolf

Actors dressed in Thanksgiving pageant costumes, with costumed Natives kneeling with fruits nearby a costumed Pilgrim.

by Hugh Iglarsh | May 9, 2024

Revenge Comedy: A Review of “The Thanksgiving Play” at Steppenwolf Theatre

by Dennis Polkow | April 19, 2024

Laughter Through Tears: Larissa FastHorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play” at Steppenwolf Bears Ingenious Truths with Humor

by Newcity | January 9, 2024

Players 50 2024: The Institutions

by Ted C. Fishman | November 9, 2023

Hail to the Chief: A Review of “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” at Steppenwolf

by Newcity | January 7, 2022

Players 50 2022: The Institutions

by Brian Hieggelke | September 9, 2021

Collision Course: Steppenwolf Emerges from the Pandemic with New Leadership and a New Theater (Fall Arts Preview 2021)

by Persephone Jones | February 24, 2020

It’s a Play, Though: A Review of Plano at First Floor Theater

by Kevin Greene | January 29, 2020

Theater Top 5: February 2020

by Erin Shea Brady | December 24, 2019

Pursuit of Perfection: A Review of Dance Nation at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

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