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Peter Shaffer

A man in ornate 18th-century clothing stands on a dark stage near a large chandelier, with scattered papers at his feet. Audience members sit in the background, partially visible in the shadows.

by Dennis Polkow | November 20, 2025

A Fresh Meeting of Mozart and Salieri as Robert Falls Meets Steppenwolf The legendary Chicago theater maker, most known for his work at Goodman Theatre, directs a contemporary and understated version of Peter Shaffer’s "Amadeus."

by Lisa Buscani | February 17, 2014

Review: Amadeus/BoHo Theatre

by Fabrizio O. Almeida | June 28, 2010

Review: Equus/Redtwist Theatre

by Lisa Buscani | October 19, 2009

Review: Lettice and Lovage/Redtwist Theatre

by Brian Hieggelke | September 5, 2009

Redtwist announces 2009-2010 season

by Brian Hieggelke | January 13, 2009

The Players 2009: The 50 people who really perform for Chicago

by Dennis Polkow | September 22, 2008

Review: Amadeus/Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Dennis Polkow | August 11, 2008

Sultan Sage: Michael York sees Mozart as balm for troubled times

by Ilanakowarski | May 25, 2006

Review: Lettice and Lovage/Court Theatre

by Ilanakowarski | October 7, 2004

Review: Equus/The Hypocrites

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