Sawyer Smith

Birth Place: Ottumwa, Iowa

Latest News on Sawyer Smith:
Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Nov 21, 2025)

Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Nov 17, 2025)

Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre (Nov 17, 2025)

BIO

Sawyer Smith is an award winning actor performing in NYC, DC, and Chicago. World premiere of The Devil Wears Prada, Amadeus, Ms Blakk for President at Steppenwolf. She won a Jeff award for her portrayal of Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and received great acclaim for her portrayal of Hedwig and The Angry Inch at Signature Theatre. She respects but is afraid of pigeons.

Photos

Sawyer Smith and Dramaturg Jonathan L. Green with Greg Komorowski, John Lister, Andr� Photo

Sawyer Smith and Dramaturg Jonathan L. Green with Greg Komorowski, John Lister, Andrés Enriquez, Jodi Gage, Ora Jones, Aaron Kirby, Aja Singletary, Yasen Peyankov, David Darrow, Ian Barford, Joey Slotnick, Gregory Linington, Robert Breuler, Matt Miles, Jaye Ladymore, Michael Kingston, Erica Stephan, Nick Sandys and Dramaturg Bryar Barboka.

Date:

11/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Sawyer Smith and Yasen Peyankov with Jodi Gage, Andrés Enriquez, John Lister, Ora Jo Photo

Sawyer Smith and Yasen Peyankov with Jodi Gage, Andrés Enriquez, John Lister, Ora Jones, Aaron Kirby, Aja Singletary, Greg Komorowski, Joey Slotnick, David Darrow, Ian Barford, Director Robert Falls, Gregory Linington, Matt Miles, Jaye Ladymore, Erica Stephan, Michael Kingston, Robert Breuler, Nick Sandys and Assistant Director Diane Machin.

Date:

11/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Ora Jones with Sawyer Smith

Date:

11/14/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Sawyer Smith, Ora Jones and Robert Falls

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Jaye Ladymore and David Darrow with Sawyer Smith, Robert Falls and Diane Machin

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Sawyer Smith and Ora Jones

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Sawyer Smith and Katherine Condit

Date:

05/14/2021

From: Photo Flash: BELTING FOR LIFE, A Howard Brown Health Fundraiser Premieres This Sunday

Ariel Etana Triunfo, Oliver Schilling, Christopher John Kelley, Sawyer Smith, Katheri Photo

Ariel Etana Triunfo, Oliver Schilling, Christopher John Kelley, Sawyer Smith, Katherine Condit, Kyra Sorce

Date:

05/14/2021

From: Photo Flash: BELTING FOR LIFE, A Howard Brown Health Fundraiser Premieres This Sunday

Davon Suttles, James T Lane, Sawyer Smith

Date:

11/22/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look At MARY POPPINS At Drury Lane Theatre

Ron King, Jessica Wolfrum, Sawyer Smith, Laura Savage, Liam Quealy

Date:

09/07/2019

From: Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the Marriott Theatre

Alejandro Fonseca, Sawyer Smith, Adam Jacobs, Aaron Burr, Brian Bandura

Date:

09/07/2019

From: Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the Marriott Theatre

Sawyer Smith

Date:

05/28/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look At MRS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT At Steppenwolf

Sawyer Smith

Date:

05/28/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look At MRS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT At Steppenwolf

Tarell Alvin McCraney, Sawyer Smith

Date:

05/28/2019

From: Photo Flash: First Look At MRS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT At Steppenwolf

Daniel Kyri and Sawyer Smith

Date:

05/03/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf's MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT

Patrick Andrews, Jon Hudson Odom and Sawyer Smith

Date:

05/03/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf's MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT

Sawyer Smith and Patrick Andrews

Date:

05/03/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf's MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT

Sawyer Smith

Date:

05/03/2019

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf's MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT

John Edwards, Russell Mernagh, Gene Weygandt, Adam Michaels, Michael Ferraro, Dan Pet Photo

John Edwards, Russell Mernagh, Gene Weygandt, Adam Michaels, Michael Ferraro, Dan Peters, George Keating, Colte Julian, Matt Carney, Sawyer Smith, and Larry Baker

Date:

09/14/2017

From: Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre

Sawyer Smith, Tiffany Tatreau and Sharriese Hamilton

Date:

09/07/2017

From: Photo Flash: First Look - ROCK OF AGES Hits Drury Lane Theatre with Its Best Shot

Skyler Adams and Sawyer Smith

Date:

09/27/2016

From: Photo Flash: THE BARDY BUNCH Celebrates Opening Night at Mercury Theater

Sawyer Smith (Carmen Ghia), Matt Crowle (Leo Bloom), Jason Richards (Roger DeBris) & Photo

Sawyer Smith (Carmen Ghia), Matt Crowle (Leo Bloom), Jason Richards (Roger DeBris) & Bill Larkin (Max Bialystock)

Date:

04/25/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Mercury Theater Chicago's THE PRODUCERS

Sawyer Smith , Adaeze Kelley

Date:

03/13/2014

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Paramount Theatre's RENT, Now Playing

Videos

Video: Watch the Trailer For HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre

by Michael Major - 2025-04-22 10:00:20

Video: Watch 'Wig In A Box' From Signature Theatre's HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH

by Michael Major - 2025-04-09 10:00:20

VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night Of Broadway-Bound THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA In Chicago

by Alan Henry - 2022-08-07 23:21:09

Photo/Video: Get A First Listen To The Songs Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Cast Meets The Video

Photo/Video: Get A First Listen To The Songs Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Cast Meets The Press In Chicgo

by Alan Henry - 2022-07-13 10:28:46

TV: MARY POPPINS At Drury Lane Theatre Is 'Practically Perfect'

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-22 17:54:38

TV: Get A Peek At 'Step In Time' From MARY POPPINS At Drury Lane Theatre

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-22 17:52:58

TV: See Highlights From MARY POPPINS At Drury Lane Theatre

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-22 17:43:51

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Tina Landau's MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT at Steppenwolf

by Alan Henry - 2019-06-06 11:30:37

STAGE TUBE: 43rd Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Nominees Are Announced - HEATHERS, BYH Video

STAGE TUBE: 43rd Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Nominees Are Announced - HEATHERS, BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, LONDON WALL and More!

by Christina Mancuso - 2016-04-27 07:29:47

TV: How Very... Watch Highlights from Kokandy Productions' HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

by BroadwayWorld TV - 2016-03-29 20:04:11

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Andrew M. Mueller, Adaeze' Kelley and More in Highlights of Video

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Andrew M. Mueller, Adaeze' Kelley and More in Highlights of RENT at Paramount Theatre

by Christina Mancuso - 2014-03-21 07:51:31

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes at Drury Lane's HAIRSPRAY Opening Night

by Stage Tube - 2012-04-27 17:42:25

News

Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo

Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Nov 17, 2025

AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a lively and sprawling production of Peter Shaffer’s play. Director Robert Falls, the recently retired former Goodman Theatre Artistic Director, makes his Steppenwolf directorial debut with one of the best uses of Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater I’ve seen.

Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo

Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s highly-anticipated production of Amadeus has added two additional weeks of performances.

Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo

Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls. Explore new production photos from Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s AMADEUS, featuring Ian Barford and members of the ensemble.

Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre Photo

Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut.

Tony Award-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society's 2025 Award Photo

Tony Award-Winner Beth Leavel To Receive Sarah Siddons Society's 2025 Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel will receive the 2025 Sarah Siddons Society Award at the organization’s annual benefit on November 17, 2025, at The Arts Club of Chicago.

AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo

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!

GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; F Photo

GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!

Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo

Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the second production of its 50th Anniversary Season: Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning Amadeus. Learn more!

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards Photo

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Marika Countouris Photo

Interview: Theatre Life with Marika Countouris
by Elliot Lanes - May 29, 2025

Today’s subject Marika Countouris is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre as Musical Director/Keyboardist for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The show runs through June 22nd in the ARK.

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Photo

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature
by Roger Catlin - Apr 25, 2025

After “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” first premiered on Broadway in 1998, Signature Theatre became one of the first regional theaters to stage the brash hit in its own very successful production in 2002.

Cast Set for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre Photo

Cast Set for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater Photo

9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Join the 9th annual BELTING FOR LIFE benefit concert, presented by Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik, supporting the AIDS Foundation Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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