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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 ...
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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.Amy Morton 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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by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 13, 2022
Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Today's episode features Mona Monsour! Mona Monsour's THE VAGRANT TRILOGY made its New York City debut in April 2022 at the Public Theater, directed by Mark Wing-Davey.

by Review Roundups - May 4, 2022
See what the critics had to say about Geffen Playhouse's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, directed by Gordon Greenberg (Guys and Dolls, Irving Berlin's Holiday).

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the 2022/23 Season today. With six Steppenwolf Membership Series productions and two SYA productions, the 47th season is the storied company’s first full season in its expanded home—welcoming audiences back to experience the next chapter of Steppenwolf’s bold, visceral and muscular work.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022
The Public Theater will begin performances for the New York premiere of THE VAGRANT TRILOGY on Friday, April 8 with a Joseph Papp Free Performance, after the cancellation of the 2020 production just five days before the first performance and a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2022
The influential Chicago theater critic Richard Christiansen has passed away at 90.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021
Director Nicole Wiesner brings her signature Trap Door style to adapt and direct this obscure Mrożek farce. One of Poland's most celebrated playwrights, Sławomir Mrożek wrote this absurdist piece as a subtle critique of the political system of the time.

by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2021
Northlight Theatre has announced that it has reached a significant milestone in its years-long pursuit of building a theatre center in Evanston with the purchase of property located at 1012-16 Church Street in downtown Evanston.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2021
Today Steppenwolf Theatre Company unveiled its path to welcoming audiences back to the theater—and not the same one they left but a stunning new 50,000 sq. ft. theater building and education center on Halsted Street.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2020
This winter, Trap Door Theatre will collaborate with eight directors to create a series of episodes adapted from Matei Visniec's Decomposed Theatre Or The Human Trashcan. From Dec. 3, 2020, to Feb.4, 2021, a unique adaptation from Visniec's 'dialogic spectacle of monologues' will be performed live on Zoom between the resident Chicago ensemble and an international group of guest performers and directors.

by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2020
Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, November 7-8, 2020.
Amy Morton Videos

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theatre, proudly breaks ground today on the next phase of its multi-year campus expansion on Halsted Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park. The company unveiled plans for its new state-of-the-art theater building, which will embody the distinct vision of Steppenwolf as a Chicago theatre that is home to America's ensemble.
by - Oct 3, 2014
On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO PD titled "The Weigh Station", the bounty on Halstead's (Jesse Lee Soffer) head becomes a serious reality as an innocent bartender takes a bullet meant for him
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 21, 2014
Chicago audiences depart for the country's western edge to experience the reality of the modern-day American dream in the world premiere of Mona Mansour's funny and insightful new play, The Way West, at Steppenwolf TheatreCompany. Ensemble member Amy Morton is at the helm following her Tony Award-nominated portrayal of Martha in Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Broadway. The cast of six features Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz. The Way West opens April 13 and runs through June 8, 2014 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Check out a first look at highlights below!
by - Jan 23, 2014
On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO P.D.,titled "Now is Always Temporary", more is learned about Halstead's (Jesse Lee Soffer) dislike of the Rodiger family
by - Jul 29, 2013
Showtime's HOMELAND returns for a new season on September 29th. Below, check out a just released teaser trailer for the award winning drama!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 6, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Pam MacKinnon, a nominee for Best Direction of a Play for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Check out what she had to say below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 12, 2012
Preview performances of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? began Thursday, September 27, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is set for Saturday, October 13, 2012, exactly 50 years to the day of the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights from the show below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 21, 2012
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? began rehearsals on September 4, 2012, in Chicago at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where this production originally began in December 2010. Previews will begin on September 27, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) on Broadway with an official opening on Saturday, October 13, 2012, exactly 50 years to the day of the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. The cast and creative team just met the press, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with them about the big revival. Check out what they had to say below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 16, 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 season with Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Pam MacKinnon. The production features ensemble members Tracy Letts and Amy Morton with Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks. Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? plays December 2, 2010 -13, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The press performances are Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm and Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30 pm. Click below for performance highlights.
by Craig Brockman - Feb 26, 2008
Catch this latest video show preview featuring August: Osage County now playing!