Joe Mantello News

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

Laurie Metcalf and Joe Mantello discuss Steppenwolf's LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD in the video here.

WICKED, Seattle’s most popular musical, will return to The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

WICKED, Portland’s most popular musical, will return to Portland’s Keller Auditorium in October. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Experience the magic as WICKED returns to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this beloved musical, captivating audiences once again.

This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?

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 July 2024 include Little Bear Ridge Road, Beehive: The 60's Musical, and more!

See photos from opening night of Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

WICKED continues to cast its spell over Melbourne, with its cast enchanting audiences eight times a week. From July though, there will be a new Fiyero in the Emerald City. 

Get a first look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, an intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). Check out all-new video of the production!

In LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, Samuel D. Hunter has accomplished a rare and magical feat: He’s given us a play that’s mundane and profound at the same time. With Joe Mantello directing, Steppenwolf’s ensemble of Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, John Drea, and Meighan Gerachis make the play yet more fascinating and emotionally raw. 

See what the critics are saying about Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf! Learn more about the show.

National Pink Day takes place on June 23 every year, when everyone is encouraged to wear something pink on this particular day. It is a day of celebrating everything the colour represents.

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 48th season with the highly anticipated world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, an intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). See photos from the production.

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Idina Menzel stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the Tony Awards, both past and present. In 2004, the performer won the Tony for her role as Elphaba in Wicked and will be also presenting this Sunday at the ceremony for the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the clip!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). Hear the playwright discuss his new work in a new video!

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.