Erik Hellman News

Court Theatre Extends OTHELLO Due To Popular Demand

by A.A. Cristi — October 5, 2021

Due to popular demand, Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F.

Paramount Theatre to Present Free Virtual Reading of PRETENDED by Lanise Antoine Shelley

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2021

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre will present a free virtual reading of Pretended, a new play about a Haitian adoptee in search of truth and identity, written and directed by Chicago actor, playwright and director Lanise Antoine Shelley, Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.

Steppenwolf to Present Virtual Projects Featuring Laurie Metcalf, John Malkovich and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 30, 2020

Steppenwolf's artistic team and ensemble have announced three new virtual projects that the company will be sharing exclusively with Members.

BWW Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Court Theatre a Fresh Take on Agatha Christie's Record-breaking Mystery

by Emily McClanathan — January 26, 2020

How do you put a new spin on the world's longest-running play? At Court Theatre, director Sean Graney takes on this challenge with Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery, THE MOUSETRAP.

BWW Review: LINDIWE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — November 19, 2019

Steppenwolf's world premiere production of LINDIWE, a collaboration between ensemble member Eric Simonson and acclaimed South African music group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, finds the most success in its musical moments.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Steppenwolf's World Premiere Production of LINDIWE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2019

Steppenwolf's world premiere production of Lindiwe, written by ensemble member Eric Simonson and featuring music written and performed by the five-time GRAMMY® winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is now on stage.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For LINDIWE At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — October 24, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for Lindiwe, Steppenwolf's highly anticipated world premiere production written by ensemble member Eric Simonson and featuring music written and performed by the five-time GRAMMY® winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Is Back At Steppenwolf, This Time Singing The Blues

by A.A. Cristi — October 23, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for Lindiwe, Steppenwolf's highly anticipated world premiere production written by ensemble member Eric Simonson and featuring music written and performed by the five-time GRAMMY winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

LINDIWE Featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo Now In Rehearsals

by Stephi Wild — October 9, 2019

The rehearsal room was electric as artists came together today for the first day of Lindiwe, Steppenwolf's highly anticipated world premiere production written by ensemble member Eric Simonson and featuring music written and performed by the five-time GRAMMY winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Steppenwolf Announces Casting for First Half of 2019/20 Season

by Julie Musbach — July 23, 2019

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces casting for the first four productions of the 2019/20 season featuring previously announced ensemble members Audrey Francis, Tim Hopper, Caroline Neff, Yasen Peyankov and Karen Rodriguez, and the return of Steppenwolf regulars including Michael Patrick Thornton,

Jessie Fisher and Erik Hellman Will Perform in Variety Showat (Le) Poisson Rouge

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2019

(LE) POISSON ROUGE presents Jessie Fisher (from Broadway's Once and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and Erik Hellman (Chicago PD, Steppenwolf Theatre) in "Erik and Jessie and Everyone You Know Variety Show!" The duo presents an updated variant of the classic variety show: Original music, special

Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Honors Actor and Playwright Danai Gurira At Annual Women in the Arts Luncheon

by A.A. Cristi — December 13, 2018

Steppenwolf Theatre Company gathered with 300 leaders from Chicago's business and civic communities for the 10thAnniversary Steppenwolf Women in the Arts fundraising luncheon to honor OBIE, Helen Hayes and NAACP Award-winning actor and playwright Danai Gurira on December 10, 2018 at the Radiss

BWW Review: FAMILIAR at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg — November 29, 2018

Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR, now in its Chicago premiere at Steppenwolf, offers up a lighthearted and laugh-out-loud funny family comedy, even as the play probes questions of identity and assimilation into American culture.

Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR

by A.A. Cristi — November 28, 2018

Now playing in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre is the widely acclaimed comedy, Familiar written by Danai Gurira, star of "The Walking Dead", Marvel Studios' Black Panther and playwright of Eclipsed and The Convert.

Photo Flash: First Look at Steppenwolf's FAMILIAR

by Julie Musbach — November 20, 2018

Now playing in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre is the widely acclaimed comedy, Familiar written by Danai Gurira, star of "The Walking Dead", Marvel Studios' Black Panther and playwright of Eclipsed and The Convert

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Announces Winter 2018-19 Lineup

by Stephi Wild — November 2, 2018

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series has announced their Winter 2018-2019 lineup, giving audiences plenty of reasons to escape the cold with performances from hot, new acts and the return of LookOut favorites.

FAMILIAR By Danai Gurira Gets Chicago Premiere At Steppenwolf

by A.A. Cristi — September 18, 2018

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere production of Familiar written by Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead, Black Panther, Broadway's Eclipsed) and directed by Danya Taymor, who helmed Steppenwolf's powerful 2017 production of Pass Over.

Steppenwolf Announces Full Casting And Directors For First Four Shows Of 2018/19 Season

by Stephi Wild — June 20, 2018

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the complete casting and directors for the first four shows of its 2018/19 season: Downstate by Pulitzer Prize-winning ensemble member Bruce Norris; Familiar by Danai Gurira; La Ruta by Isaac Gomez; and A Doll's House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath.

Steppenwolf Announces Summer 2018 LookOut Series Lineup

by Julie Musbach — May 16, 2018

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series is pleased to announce their exciting Summer 2018 lineup, which includes offerings from more than 20 different artists and groups ranging from standup to theatre to live music to a live podcast episode and more! LookOut's Summer 2018 lineup provides audiences with a vari

BWW Review: SMART PEOPLE at Writers Theatre

by Emily McClanathan — March 30, 2018

Delivering a triple threat of relevant writing, thoughtful direction, and a strong ensemble cast, SMART PEOPLE is well worth a trip to Writers Theatre's stylish new facility on Chicago's North Shore.