Martha Lavey and David Hawkanson on Their Steppenwolf Succession Plans
The artistic director and executive director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company talk about their decisions to step down and the legacy they hope to leave.
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
The artistic director and executive director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company talk about their decisions to step down and the legacy they hope to leave.
At Chicago’s Equity Jeff Awards, productions at American Blues Theater, Goodman Theatre and Writers Theatre were the biggest winners of the night.
Run by lighting designer Andrew Hungerford, Know Theatre is nimble and new-play-oriented.
The playwright gives a sneak preview of his new work, commissioned by NYC’s Roundabout and premiering this fall at Chicago’s American Theater Company.
Big changes at a Chicago mainstay: Martha Lavey to step down, Anna Shapiro to step up; the executive director changes over; plus, expansion plans.
PigPen Theatre Company creates a new folktale using shadow puppetry and a homegrown aesthetic.
A Chicago improv and theatre pioneer with so much to give, and who gave it freely.
The play ‘All our Tragic’ includes food breaks and the chance for audience members to sit down with the ensemble.
Gina Vernaci takes on a new leadership role at Cleveland’s PlayhouseSquare, where she’s worked since 1984.
Jeffrey Sweet on ACT’s momentous days in Chicago.