Tag: Steppenwolf
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First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Columbinus” brilliantly uses a mix of storytelling and recreation to document our troubled history of school shootings
In a terrifyingly realistic setup, the audience feels like they at the scene of the shooting — anyone might be the next victim. -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Linda Vista” is a chilling comedy about irresponsibility and getting old
Part of what affected me so much was the reality and rawness of it. Full of unrestrained profanity, frank discussions about the world and two fully nude sex scenes, there is something painfully honest about this performance. -
First Look review: With superb acting, Steppenwolf’s “The Herd” is an emotional run through the complexities of family life
By Emily Clement Playing at: Steppenwolf Theater, 1650 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park, through June 7. www.Steppenwolf.org Basic storyline: Carol is preparing her suburban London home for her extremely disabled son, Andy, and his 21st birthday. Her daughter, Claire, and her parents, Brian (John Mahoney of TV’s Frasier) and Pat, are coming over to celebrate. ... -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Airline Highway” explores the nature of belonging through loveable outcasts
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s "Airline Highway" explores the nature of belonging through loveable outcasts -
Inside Scoop: Winter WonderFest, Sketch Comedy Festival, Chicago Theatre Week and lots of bacon
Inside Scoop: Winter WonderFest, Sketch Comedy Festival, Chicago Theatre Week and lots of bacon at Benny's Chop House -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s ‘The Way West’ is a quirky, heartfelt look at the ever-diminishing idea of the American Dream
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s 'The Way West' is a quirky, heartfelt look at the ever-diminishing idea of the American Dream -
First Look Review: Slowgirl at Steppenwolf Theatre
First Look Review: Slowgirl at Steppenwolf Theatre William Petersen returns in a beautifully acted, produced two-person drama about facing your past -
First Look review: Bailiwick Chicago Theater’s “Mahal” at Stage 773
A Filipino family struggles to stay together as the youngest son searches for his place in the world -
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with True Blood’s Nelsan Ellis
Director and actor Nelsan Ellis spoke with The Real Chicago to discuss the play he’s directing, “HooDoo Love,” as well as his love of Chicago, his personal style and what it’s like to work with Christopher Walken -
First Look review: “Three Sisters” at the Steppenwolf Theatre
Enjoy Steppenwolf's adaptation of the classic story of a privileged family’s attempt to cope with its changing fortunes