John Mahoney: Truth, Grace, Joy
The man who embodied Chicago acting was most alive on its stages, sharing his gift with the colleagues and audiences who shaped him.
All Stories About Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Theatres With Benefits
National Stages creates a cross-subscription program for audiences on the move.
This Month in Theatre History
The birth of North America’s first professional troupe, the collapse of Zero Mostel, controversies, mergers, and more.
Mariann Mayberry, Tenacious Sparkler
Inspired but not daunted by Steppenwolf’s history, she lit up its stage for three decades.
What We’ll Miss About Glenne Headly: Everything, but Especially That Voice
My Steppenwolf colleague was effervescent, fearless, alluring, and irreplaceable.
When Critics Don’t Like Their Reflection
Why my play ‘Pass Over’ inspired a whitelash—and a backlash against it from artists who felt targeted.
The Review That Shook Chicago
Local theatre artists rise in revolt against Sun-Times critic Hedy Weiss, raising questions about racism and free speech.
How Did We Love Martha? Let Us Count the Ways
How Martha Lavey grew into a leadership role she was born to play, not only for her company but for her city and for the American theatre.
Speaking of Sam, Whose Fierce Light Shines On
Chicago just lost one of its most valuable players, Sam Roberson Jr. of Congo Square Theatre. His friends and colleagues remember him in their own words.
An Oral History of Steppenwolf’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’
In this excerpt from ‘Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago: In Their Own Words,’ the ensemble recounts their first Broadway transfer.
