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Esco Jouléy (front), Namir Smallwood, and Jon Michael Hill in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world premiere of "Windfall."

What is a life worth? Steppenwolf’s ‘Windfall’ makes the question burn

Lauren Emily Whalen Apr 22, 2026 0

Tarell Alvin McCraney's 'Windfall' dazzles at Steppenwolf with an ensemble that's on fire, even if the finale loses its footing.

Kathryn Erbe and Cliff Chamberlain in Steppenwolf's "The Dance of Death."

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Even with a stellar cast, Steppenwolf’s ‘The Dance of Death’ feels stale

Lauren Emily Whalen Feb 9, 2026 0

Kathryn Erbe shines in her Steppenwolf return, but "The Dance of Death" meanders through familiar toxic marriage territory.

David Darrow and Ian Barford in "Amadeus."

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Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition

Matthew Wexler Nov 17, 2025 0

By Lauren Emily Whalen What is the price of genius—and who really “deserves” it? Inspired by an 1830 Pushkin play…

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Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe

Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 22, 2025 0

Strong acting elevates "Mr. Wolf" at Steppenwolf, although Rajiv Joseph's family drama suffers from distracting metaphors, plot holes, and an…

Gary Cole and Audrey Francis in Steppenwolf's "Catch as Catch Can."

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Gary Cole plays both mother and son in ‘Catch as Catch Can.’ And that’s just the beginning

Lauren Emily Whalen Jun 16, 2026 0

Gary Cole plays an Italian mother and her son in Steppenwolf's "Catch as Catch Can"—a gripping Chicago premiere that's funny,…

Collage of regional theater productions, May 2026

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5 regional productions worth the trip this May

Lauren Emily Whalen May 1, 2026 0

Our top picks include a world premiere by Liz Duffy Adams and new takes on Little Women and Oedipus.

Brendan Hunt in "The Movement You Need."

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Inside Brendan Hunt’s Beatles obsession lives a love letter to his mom

Lauren Emily Whalen Apr 29, 2026 0

Emmy winner Brendan Hunt brings the Beatles and his late mother to Steppenwolf in a bittersweet solo triumph.

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‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you

Matthew Wexler Apr 26, 2026 0

Jack Holden is electrifying in the Olivier-winning "KENREX," a true crime thriller now playing Off-Broadway.

(l-r) Nyasha Hatendi, Ben Beatty, and John Kani in '"Master Harold" ... and the Boys' at Geffen Playhouse.

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The Geffen’s ‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’ reminds us why Athol Fugard endures

Steven Vargas Apr 24, 2026 0

Athol Fugard's apartheid-era classic '"Master Harold" ... and the Boys' gets a devastating revival at L.A.'s Geffen Playhouse.

Kemi-Bo Jacobs and Rory Alexander in "Hamnet."

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‘Hamnet’ chases modern grief, but sacrifices historical truth

Lauren Emily Whalen Feb 16, 2026 0

Visually captivating with moments of brilliance, the stage adaptation of Hamnet's modern approach to 16th-century loss never quite lands.

What is a life worth? Steppenwolf’s ‘Windfall’ makes the question burn

Even with a stellar cast, Steppenwolf’s ‘The Dance of Death’ feels stale

Steppenwolf’s ‘Amadeus’ orchestrates the bitter rivalry between genius and ambition

Steppenwolf’s ‘Mr. Wolf’ gets lost in its own universe

Gary Cole plays both mother and son in ‘Catch as Catch Can.’ And that’s just the beginning

5 regional productions worth the trip this May

Inside Brendan Hunt’s Beatles obsession lives a love letter to his mom

‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you

The Geffen’s ‘ “Master Harold” … and the Boys’ reminds us why Athol Fugard endures

‘Hamnet’ chases modern grief, but sacrifices historical truth

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