Steppenwolf Theatre Company
4.4
- Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 1650 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 312-335-1650
Founded in 1976, Steppenwolf Theatre is a Chicago institution that epitomizes the city's "rock 'n' roll" theater style. Actor-oriented and design-savvy, its well-mounted Equity productions take full advantage of the group's state-of-the-art complex.
Originally founded by actors from Illinois State University who began the theater in the basement of a north suburban church, the company's star-studded ensemble now numbers some famous film and stage presences--John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Joan Allen, Laurie Metcalf and John Mahoney. Few of them perform regularly with the ensemble anymore, but most return occasionally to perform in a mainstage offering.
The theater is noted for its invigorating productions of American works, including Sam Shepard's "Buried Child" and "True West," Frank Galati's staging of "The Grapes of Wrath," Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross."
Excellent sight lines (no seat is more than 35 feet from the action and the Upstairs Theatre and Garage Theatre seats are much closer), acoustics and seats.
Find more on stage at Steppenwolf Theatre Garage.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North and Halsted.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street. Pay lot next to theater for $9.00
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by nearby city buses (8-Halsted, 72-North) and elevated train (Red Line-North/Clybourn); taxicabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms; closed-circuit amplification headsets available.
The Basics
- Alcohol:
- There is a bar for the downstairs and upstairs theaters.
- Admission Price:
- $20-$55 (twenty $20 tickets available day of show); discounts for seniors and students.
Features
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago's choice winner.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Checks Accepted, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Seating :
- 500 downstairs, 300 upstairs, 100 garage.
