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Steppenwolf

A woman in a red skirt and black top stands on stage as a man in a vest embraces her from behind. Other actors and dramatic lighting create a tense, theatrical atmosphere.

by Todd Hieggelke | August 24, 2026

Stage Top 5: September 2026

Two actors stand on a dimly lit stage facing each other, one in a red plaid shirt and khakis, the other in a long dark coat; an audience sits in the background and a person stands at the top of the stairs.

by Amanda Finn | April 27, 2026

“Windfall” Begs the Question: What Is the Cost of a Life? Tarell Alvin McCraney’s world premiere at Steppenwolf examines the aftermath of a police killing.

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 Mary Wisniewski | April 14, 2025

Grace Under Pressure: A Review of “The Book of Grace” at Steppenwolf Theatre

Black and white portrait of woman sitting on a metal staircase with a man standing next to her staring out in the opposite direction.

by Todd Hieggelke | January 6, 2025

Stage Top 5: January 2025

by Brian Hieggelke | December 2, 2024

Stage Top 5: December 2024

by Mary Wisniewski | November 7, 2024

Finding the Light Within: A Review of “Leroy and Lucy” at Steppenwolf

by Brian Hieggelke | September 27, 2024

Stage Top 5: October 2024

by Brian Hieggelke | August 29, 2024

Stage Top 5: September 2024

by Christine Trevino | August 19, 2024

Grief and Art: A Review of “Death, Let Me Do My Show” at Steppenwolf Theatre

by Brian Hieggelke | August 2, 2024

Stage Top 5: August 2024

by Brian Hieggelke | May 31, 2024

Stage Top 5: June 2024

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

A woman wearing a coat sits at a dinner table across from a man staring at a sandwich.

by Hugh Iglarsh | April 1, 2024

An Introverted Romance: A Review of “Love Song” at Remy Bumppo

A woman kneeling holds out her hands towards an actor in a wolf mask while a couple looks out in the background.

by Tristan Bruns | February 21, 2024

These Ghosts Have Teeth: A Review of “a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)” at Steppenwolf Theatre

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