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Star Wars Origin Play THE MAKING Will Come to the Steep Theatre on May the 4th
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

Steep Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of THE MAKING, a new play by Dan Aibel reimagining the creation of Star Wars, at the Edge Theater in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

Trisha Brown Dance Company To Present Pelican Gala At Xanadu Roller Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

On May 18, 2026, Trisha Brown Dance Company will present a special gala at Xanadu Roller Arts, featuring performances of works by Trisha Brown and Robert Rauschenberg not seen since the 1960s.

John Wilson and Sinfonia of London to Perform THE PLANETS at Royal Albert Hall in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London will return to the Royal Albert Hall for a special performance of The Planets, presented alongside celestial-inspired works that celebrate the wonder and mystery of the cosmos.

Review: SUPERIOR DONUTS BY TRACY LETTS at Stagecraft Theatre
by Neil Brewer - Nov 28, 2025

Superior Donuts, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts (best known for August: Osage County), is a sharp, heartfelt comedy-drama that premiered in Chicago in 2008 before moving to Broadway in 2009.

Review: BBC PROMS: FOLK SONGS AND DANCES, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - Sep 1, 2025

This intriguing and contrasting programme of folk songs and dances offers the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections of the orchestra to shine, and the virtuosity of the trombone soloist is a true treat. With work by Vaughan Williams, Tippett, Arnold and Grainger complemented by a concerto by Schuller, this concert offers both familiar and experimental pieces for those seeking something beyond the traditional classical music path.

A SLOW AIR Comes to Steep Theatre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Steep Theatre will kick off the new year with the Chicago Premiere of David Harrower’s A Slow Air, directed by Steep Ensemble Member Robin Witt. Learn more about the show ehre!

Steep Theatre Presents The Chicago Premiere Of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

Steep Theatre brings the Chicago premiere of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, a compelling drama exploring deep human connections and existential questions. Don't miss this thought-provoking production.

Steep Theatre Announces Two New Shows for 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.

The Orchestra Now To Perform Debussy's 'Afternoon Of A Faun' & U.S. Premiere Of Dani Howard's Trombone Concerto
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024

Experience the enchanting performance by THE ORCHESTRA NOW featuring Debussy’s AFTERNOON OF A FAUN and the U.S. Premiere of Dani Howard’s Trombone Concerto on May 19.

2023 Music Academy Competition Winners In Performance And Innovation Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Learn about the winners of the 2023 Music Academy Competition and their upcoming performances. Find out who won in the Solo Piano, Duo, and Song categories, and discover the exciting premieres they will be performing in 2024.

THE WRITER Makes U.S. Premiere at Steep Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023

 Steep Theatre will be back in action this summer with the U.S. Premiere of Ella Hickson’s The Writer, directed by Georgette Verdin.

Steep Theatre Names New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

Steep Theatre has announced that Marisa Macella will be joining the company as its new Executive Director, beginning June 12th. She comes to Steep from the Lyric Opera of Chicago where she served as Senior Manager, Fundraising Events. 

Music Academy's 2023 Summer Season Presents Eight Weeks of Live Events in Santa Barbara
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

The Music Academy, formerly known as the Music Academy of the West, and now in its 76th season, celebrates the “Summer of the Artist” with eight weeks of live events at its picturesque Miraflores campus and throughout scenic Santa Barbara, California (June 12–Aug 5). Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: Viola Davis & More Attend AIR Premiere at SXSW
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023

In attendance was Director/Star Ben Affleck, Stars Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, Julius Tennon, Writer Alex Convery, Producers Jeff Robinov, Jason Michael Berman and Executive Producers Jordan Moldo, and Jon Weinbach. Check out photos now!

Summer Season Announced At Wigmore Hall April-July 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

Wigmore Hall's packed summer season (1 Apr – 21 Jul) features nearly 200 concerts and events. At the heart of Wigmore Hall's summer programme is the core chamber, piano and vocal repertoire upon which its reputation as the international home of chamber music is built, but there are also visits from legendary jazz musicians, Yiddish cabaret and forays into the avant garde.

Steep Theatre Awarded Largest Grant In Company History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022

Steep Theatre has been awarded a $2.988 million Community Development Grant from the City of Chicago to transform its newly acquired building in Edgewater into a state-of-the-art performance venue and permanent artistic home. 

Steep Theatre to Present OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD This Fall
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022

This fall, Steep Theatre will return to the stage with the Midwest Premiere of Alexis Scheer’s Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, opening October 28. This production will mark Steep’s first from award-winning playwright Scheer and Sophiyaa Nayar’s Steep directorial debut.

Steep Summer Shows Continue with Simon Stephens' LIGHT FALLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2022

Steep Theatre's second summer production is the US premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens' Light Falls set to open July 8th. Stephens, Steep's Associate Playwright, will make his fifth production with Ensemble Member Robin Witt once again serving as director. Witt has also directed Stephen's Wastwater, Motortown, Pornography and Harper Regan, Steep's bestselling production.

Photos: First Look at PARIS at Steep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022

Steep Theatre will make its much-anticipated return to production with the Midwest Premiere of Eboni Booth's Paris, opening June 18th.

Steep Returns With PARIS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2022

Ms. Booth, a Drama Desk award-winning actor, made her Off-Broadway playwriting debut with the critically-acclaimed Paris at Atlantic Theatre Company in January of 2020.  Steep Ensemble Member Jonathan Berry, who has been at the helm of a slew of Steep hits over the years including Ike Holter's Red Rex and Simon Stephens' Birdland, directs.