Julianna Margulies Honored at 3rd Steppenwolf Salutes WOMEN IN THE ARTS
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 12, 2012
Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Julianna Margulies will be the guest of honor at the third annual Steppenwolf Salutes WOMEN IN THE ARTS fundraising luncheon on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Noon at The Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. Ms. Margulies, who currently stars in the hit CBS drama The Good Wife, will be interviewed about her stage, television and film career by Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey in a format similar to Inside the Actors Studio.
Theatre Bay Area Releases Study on Impact of Live Theatre, 3/12
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 12, 2012
Theatre Bay Area and the research firm WolfBrown announce the completion of the book Counting New Beans: Intrinsic Impact and the Value of Art. The book contains the final report of "Measuring the Intrinsic Impact of Live Theatre," and interviews with more than 20 prominent artistic directors in the United States, and essays by industry thought-leaders Diane Ragsdale, Arlene Goldbard, Rebecca Novick, and more. A book tour will launch March 12 in Chicago, and will visit eight cities in the United States including Minneapolis, Boston, New York, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Counting New Beans: Intrinsic Impact and the Value of Art is now available for purchase at www.theatrebayarea.org/intrinsicimpact. Also available on the site are the executive summary of the work and interview excerpts, available free of charge.
GOOD PEOPLE, BELLEVILLE, et al. Included in Steppenwolf's 2012-13 Season
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 7, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Artistic Director Martha Lavey announced today the 2012/13 Subscription Season, including a Steppenwolf-commissioned world premiere and the work of fifteen ensemble members. The season begins in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre with David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People, directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman. Up next, ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro directs The Motherf**ker with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis. In the Upstairs Theatre, ensemble member Austin Pendleton directs The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter. In April 2013, ensemble member Tina Landau directs the Steppenwolf-commissioned world premiere of Head of Passes by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, their first collaboration since the widely-praised The Brother/Sister Plays (2010). The season concludes with Belleville by Amy Herzog, directed by Anne Kauffmann.
Theatre Bay Area Releases Study on Impact of Live Theatre, 3/12
by Harmony Wheeler
- Mar 5, 2012
Theatre Bay Area and the research firm WolfBrown announce the completion of the book Counting New Beans: Intrinsic Impact and the Value of Art. The book contains the final report of "Measuring the Intrinsic Impact of Live Theatre," and interviews with more than 20 prominent artistic directors in the United States, and essays by industry thought-leaders Diane Ragsdale, Arlene Goldbard, Rebecca Novick, and more. A book tour will launch March 12 in Chicago, and will visit eight cities in the United States including Minneapolis, Boston, New York, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Counting New Beans: Intrinsic Impact and the Value of Art is now available for purchase at www.theatrebayarea.org/intrinsicimpact. Also available on the site are the executive summary of the work and interview excerpts, available free of charge.
Bill and Dan Savage Host Post-Show Discussion Following Steppenwolf's FML..., 3/9
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 29, 2012
Steppenwolf for Young Adults is pleased to announce a special post-show discussion with Bill and Dan Savage about homophobia and anti-gay bullying-topics raised by Sarah Gubbins' fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life (February 28 - March 18, 2012). Dan Savage is author of the highly-acclaimed, nationally syndicated sex column Savage Love, and co-creator of the 'It Gets Better Project,' a campaign to bring hope to gay teens struggling with bullying due to their sexuality.Bill Savage, Dan's brother, is a Senior Lecturer in English at Northwestern University. This special discussion is open to all audience members with tickets to the March 9 performance.
Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Awarded to Playwright Jennifer Haley for THE NETHER
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 29, 2012
The 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright and Texas native Jennifer Haley for her play The Nether. At a private reception in London on February 28, the transatlantic theatre community gathered to honor the playwright and finalists of the annual prize.
Steppenwolf Presents fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 28, 2012
Steppenwolf for Young Adults concludes its 2011/12 season with fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life, a world premiere by Sarah Gubbins, directed by Joanie Schultz, playing February 28 - March 18, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.
Garage Rep Presents OOHRAH!, HIT THE WALL, and HE WHO 2/3-4/8
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Feb 17, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents its 3rd annual Garage Rep, featuring three productions in rotating repertory by some of Chicago's most innovative, storefront companies: LiveWire Chicago, Theatre Zarko and The Inconvenience. Garage Rep will play a ten-week run February 2 - April 8.
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents Penelope 12/1-2/5/2012
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 5, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with Penelope by Enda Walsh, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton, playing December 1, 2011 - February 5, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Penelope features ensemble members Ian Barford, John Mahoney and Yasen Peyankov with Scott Jaeck and Logan Vaughn.
Steppenwolf Announces Companies for 3rd Annual GARAGE REP
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 3, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company today announced the three Chicago companies selected for its third annual GARAGE REP: The Inconvenience, LiveWire Chicago and Theatre Zarko. These innovative, exciting companies will present three productions in rotating repertory for a ten-week run February 3 - April 8, 2012 in The Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St. Tickets will go on sale at a later date.
Steppenwolf Presents 3rd Annual GARAGE REP Featuring Oohrah!, He Who
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 31, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is set to present its 3rd annual GARAGE REP, featuring three productions in rotating repertory by some of Chicago's most innovative storefront companies: LiveWire Chicago, Theatre Zarko and The Inconvenience.
Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council Presents the 2012 Red or White Ball, 4/13
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 12, 2012
Hundreds of Chicago's young arts supporters will gather for a high-energy evening of music, dancing, cocktails, impressive local cuisine and a silent auction at the Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council's Red or White Ball on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8 pm (7:30 pm VIP Reception).
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents The March April 4/5-6/10
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 10, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with The March, based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow, adapted and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati, playing April 5 - June 10, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.
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