Martha Lavey News

Steppenwolf Receives 3-Year, $300,000 Challenge Grant From Elizabeth Morse

by Gabrielle Sierra — April 3, 2009

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Board of Trustees announced today the award of a three-year, $300,000 challenge grant from The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust.

Personal Meet And Greet With Kathryn Erbe Among Auctions At Steppenwolf's April 18th GALA 2009

by Reynard Loki — March 25, 2009

Steppenwolf celebrates its 33rd season with Gala 2009: A Celebration of the Season of the Imagination on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.

Steppenwolf Theater Ends 2008-2009 Season With UP 6/18-8/23

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 24, 2009

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with Up by Bridget Carpenter, directed by ensemble member Anna D.

Steppenwolf Celebrates 3rd Season With GALA 2009 4/18

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 20, 2009

Steppenwolf celebrates its 33rd season with GALA 2009: A Celebration of the Season of the Imagination on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.

Goodman Unites 6 Theaters For Celebration Of Women Artists

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 19, 2009

Goodman Theatre unites six diverse Chicago theater companies who are presenting work created, produced and/or performed by women for a special spring series, 'Taking the Stage: A Celebration of Women Making Theater,' April 4 - 19, 2009.

16th Merit Award Honors Todd Rosenthal 4/27 At Steppenwolf

by Gabrielle Sierra — March 16, 2009

The 16th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, honoring world class scenic designer Todd Rosenthal (August: Osage County), will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre.

Matt Dillon Set To Appear At The Steppenwolf For Algren Live

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 18, 2009

Matt Dillon will appear at Steppenwolf as part of a one night event on April 6th, 'Nelson Algren Live: The 100th Birthday Celebration.

Steppenwolf Theater Company Announces Its 2009-2010 Season

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 3, 2009

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is excited to announce its 2009-2010 Subscription Season, exploring the theme of belief.

Broadway In Chicago Announces AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

by BWW News Desk — February 2, 2009

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the Chicago engagement of August: Osage County, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that tells the bitingly funny and sensationally entertaining tale of the Weston family of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Broadway In Chicago Announces AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

by Gabrielle Sierra — January 21, 2009

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the Chicago engagement of August: Osage County, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that tells the bitingly funny and sensationally entertaining tale of the Weston family of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

William Petersen Named Official Steppenwolf Ensemble Member

by Eddie Varley — December 2, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today its newest ensemble member: William Petersen.

London's 'August: Osage County' Begins Run 11/21

by Eddie Varley — November 17, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning American play August: Osage County by ensemble member Tracy Letts directed by ensemble member Anna D.

Steppenwolf Presents Free TRIBUTE TO STUDS TERKEL - Monday, November 17

by Robert Diamond — November 11, 2008

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will pay tribute to late literary legend Studs Terkel with a free staged reading with music of Will the Circle Be Unbroken?, adapted by Derek Goldman from Terkel's book Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

Steppenwolf Member Francis Guinan Chosen As Lunt-Fontanne Fellow

by Faetra Petillo — October 27, 2008

Ten Chimneys Foundation, the National Historic Landmark estate of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, has chosen Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble member Francis Guinan as one of its eleven inaugural LUNT-FONTANNE FELLOWS, as part of the LUNT-FONTANNE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, a groundbreak

Photo Coverage: Tony Kushner Receives Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award

by Peter James Zielinski — October 22, 2008

The 'Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award' was presented to Tony Kushner at a ceremony on Tuesday, October 21, at 620 Loft & Garden at Rockefeller Center.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Receives $1,075,000 Grant

by Steve Leary — October 16, 2008

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Nonprofit Finance Fund have awarded Steppenwolf Theatre Company a $1,075,000 grant to create groundbreaking new programming aimed at engaging young artists - and enhance the theater's Visiting Companies Initiative.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company Awarded $1.075M Doris Duke Grant

by Reynard Loki — October 14, 2008

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Nonprofit Finance Fund have awarded Steppenwolf Theatre Company a $1,075,000 grant to create groundbreaking new programming aimed at engaging young artists - and enhance the theater's Visiting Companies Initiative.

Steppenwolf Theatre Awarded $600,000 from Mellon Foundation

by Steve Leary — October 13, 2008

The trustees of the Andrew W.

Mellon Foundation Awards Steppenwolf 600K Grant

by Faetra Petillo — October 13, 2008

The trustees of the Andrew W.

'Theater Talk' to Air Discussion About Midwest Theatres on 10/3

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2008

'Theater Talk,' the nationally syndicated program co-hosted by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel and producer Susan Haskins, will air a historic panel discussion about the state of Midwest resident theatres on Friday, October 3 (early Saturday morning) at 12:30 AM on WNET, Channel 13.