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BIO

Amy Morton is an actor, director and member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. As an actor, she has appeared in over 30 productions for the theatre, and has appeared on Broadway in August: Osage County, (receiving Tony® and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress), as well as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Film credits include: Up in the Air, The Dilemma, Rookie of the Year, 8MM, Falling Down, and the soon to be released independent feature film, Bluebird for Killer Films. She appears throughout Season 2 of the Starz series, Boss. Directing credits at Steppenwolf include, Penelope, Clybourne Park, American Buffalo (also at McCarter Theatre), Glengarry Glen Ross (also at the Dublin and Toronto Theatre Festivals), The Pillowman, Dublin Carol (also at Trinity Rep Theatre), Topdog/Underdog (also at The Alley Theatre) and many others. Other directing credits: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Alliance Theatre and Awake and Sing! at Northlight Theatre. Prior to joining Steppenwolf, Amy was a member of The Remains Theatre Ensemble for 15 years.

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STAGE CREDITS

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
[Broadway]
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Production, 2012
Martha
August: Osage County August: Osage County
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Barbara Fordham
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Nurse Ratched

Productions

Guards at the TajGuards at the Taj
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Director

Amy Morton, Guards at the Taj

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Amy MortonEdward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Amy Morton, August: Osage County

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Amy Morton, Osage County

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BWW Q&A: Audrey Francis Talks YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
BWW Q&A: Audrey Francis Talks YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jun 30, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company concludes its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis (Noises Off, POTUS–Director), now extended through July 20, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N.
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of YOU WILL GET SICK Photo
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of YOU WILL GET SICK
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Review: YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Review: YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 17, 2025

Noah Diaz’s YOU WILL GET SICK is an affecting and unusual play. With direction from Steppenwolf Co-Artistic Director Audrey Francis, it closes out the season in a moving and intriguing manner.
Steppenwolf Theatre's YOU WILL GET SICK Extends Photo
Steppenwolf Theatre's YOU WILL GET SICK Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Due to demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced one additional week of performances of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Learn more here!
YOU WILL GET SICK & More Lead Chicago's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo
YOU WILL GET SICK & More Lead Chicago's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 29, 2025

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include You Will Get Sick & more!
Cast Set For THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at Deafinitely Theatre Photo
Cast Set For THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at Deafinitely Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Deafinitely Theatre's Artistic Director Paula Garfield MBE has announced the full cast for The Vagina Monologues by V (formerly Eve Ensler). Learn more about the upcoming show here.
Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Photos: YOU WILL GET SICK in Rehearsals at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 49th Season with Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. See rehearsal photos here!
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century? Photo
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025

Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Photo
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn more!
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere is Coming to Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season Photo
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the 50th anniversary programming and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming productions!
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE Photo
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of FOOL FOR LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, just celebrated opening night for its searing revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
Full Cast Set for YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Full Cast Set for YOU WILL GET SICK at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild and heartbreaking Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn more.
What Are the Great American Plays? Photo
What Are the Great American Plays?
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2024

Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Steppenwolf Theatre to Launch Steppenwolf IMPACT: Corporate & Professional Developmen Photo
Steppenwolf Theatre to Launch Steppenwolf IMPACT: Corporate & Professional Development Training
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will launch Steppenwolf IMPACT, a corporate and professional development training program. The IMPACT program offers a variety of unique options. Learn more and see how to apply.
Lewis Capaldi's 'Love The Hell Out Of You' Theme From IT ENDS WITH US Out Now Photo
Lewis Capaldi's 'Love The Hell Out Of You' Theme From IT ENDS WITH US Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 9, 2024

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer and songwriter Lewis Capaldi’s “Love The Hell Out Of You,” is featured as the lead track from the highly anticipated new Sony Pictures film It Ends With Us, exclusively in theaters. The song is available to listen to now.
Northlight Theatre Receives $3 Million Gift From The Finnegan Family Photo
Northlight Theatre Receives $3 Million Gift From The Finnegan Family
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024

Northlight Theatre has announced a leadership gift from past President/Chairperson of the theatre’s Board of Trustees Paul Finnegan for its new theatre building at 1012-16 Church Street in downtown Evanston.
LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/202 Photo
LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis and Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring several Chicago and world premieres.
Chicago Theatres To Dim Lights; Hold Memorial in Honor of Late Frank Galati Photo
Chicago Theatres To Dim Lights; Hold Memorial in Honor of Late Frank Galati
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Several major theatres across the Chicago-area will dim their marquees or lobby lights on the evening of Saturday, May 13, 2023 in tribute to late playwright, director, actor and educator Frank Galati, who passed away January 2, 2023 at the age of 79.
The Ensemble Company To Present Explosive WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Photo
The Ensemble Company To Present Explosive WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023

The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022.  Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Amy Morton been in?

Amy Morton has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Amy Morton been in?

Amy Morton has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Amy Morton been nominated for?

Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Guards at the Taj, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for August: Osage County and Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Osage County.

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