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Steppenwolf Theatre Company Reveals 2026/27 Season - TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

xSteppenwolf Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026/27 Season. The 51st Season features five Steppenwolf Membership Series productions: two world premieres, a Chicago premiere, an English-Language premiere and a modern masterpiece.

MOSES THE BLACK Crime Drama Sets March Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2026

Moses the Black, the crime drama film featuring Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, Quavo and Chukwudi Iwuji, will be released on digital platforms in the United States and several international territories on March 13th, 2026. 

Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
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. 

BWW Q&A: Kathryn Erbe Talks THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov and featuring an all ensemble cast. 

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026

Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, and featuring an all-ensemble cast. The Dance of Death will play through March 22, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Check out photos from inside opening night here!

Video: Watch a Preview of THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

Love is a battlefield. Get your tickets—and bring your armor—now! THE DANCE OF DEATH is on stage now, featuring show-stopping performances by ensemble members Cliff Chamberlain, Kathryn Erbe and Jeff Perry. Watch the video!

Photos: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson. Check out photos from the production below.

DANCE OF DEATH & More Lead Chicago's February 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2026

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 February 2026 include Dance of Death and more.

Cast Set for OUT HERE World Premiere at Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Court Theatre will present the new musical, Out Here. Directed by Chay Yew, this charming and bold take on the American kitchen sink drama brings Court’s 2025/26 season to a conclusion.

Photos: THE DANCE OF DEATH In Rehearsal at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson. See rehearsal photos here.

THE DANCE OF DEATH to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.

Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently opened Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, in the Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!

Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the third production of its 50th Anniversary Season: The Dance of Death, August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare. Learn more!

AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, now extended. Learn more about the production here!

Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of Rajiv Joseph’s MR. WOLF
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2025

Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching family drama Mr. Wolf. Directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman (Downstate, Airline Highway), playing through November 2, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Check out photos from opening night!

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
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
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
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
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!