Amy Morton
Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Feb 19, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RENT Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
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.
Photos
Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, Sadieh Rifai, ensemble members Cliff Chamberlain, Celeste M. Cooper and Amy Morton, Jordan Arredondo, Playwright Noah Diaz, ensemble member Namir Smallwood, Director/Artistic Director Audrey Francis and ensemble member Sandra Marquez
From: Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of YOU WILL GET SICK
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Amy Morton, Guards at the Taj
Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Amy Morton, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Amy MortonEdward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Amy Morton, August: Osage County
Amy Morton, Osage County
Videos
LEROY AND LUCY World Premiere, NOISES OFF & More Announced For Steppenwolf's 2024/2025 Season
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-13 13:29:34
TV: First Look at Highlights of Steppenwolf's World Premiere of THE WAY WEST
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-04-21 13:55:47
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Pam MacKinnon Thrilled to Share the Tony Love with VIRGNIA WOOLF Cast
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-06-06 08:11:35
TV: Sneak Peek of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?- Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-10-12 13:05:59
TV: Pam MacKinnon & WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Cast Meet the Press!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-09-21 16:50:30
TV: Steppenwolf's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Performance Highlights
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-12-16 14:47:25
News
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version from accomplished Irish playwright Conor McPherson and direction from Steppenwolf ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, Kathryn Erbe and Jeff Perry go toe-to-toe as a troubled married couple about to celebrate their silver anniversary.
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Amy Morton has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Amy Morton has not appeared in the West End.
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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