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From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2025

Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone. Learn more about Purpose, Bug, The Minutes, and more!

ASHLAND AVENUE Starring Jenna Fischer Extends for Second Time at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

The Goodman will present a second extension for Lee Kirk’s Ashland Avenue, adding five performances in October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 22, 2025

ASHLAND AVENUE is a genial and charming play set in Chicago. Directed by Goodman Theatre’s Artistic Director Susan Booth, the Chicago setting of Lee Kirk’s world premiere certainly seems fitting for the opening of the theater’s centennial season. But this isn’t the kind of gritty, metaphorical “blood on the walls” kind of play often associated with Chicago-style theater. Instead, Kirk’s story about a Chicago family-owned business is much gentler. 

Review Roundup: Jenna Fischer & More Lead ASHLAND AVENUE at The Goodman Theatre in October
by Joshua Wright - Sep 17, 2025

Lee Kirk’s new Chicago-set drama Ashland Avenue is now on stage through October 12 at The Goodman Theatre. What did the critics think?

ASHLAND AVENUE Extends at The Goodman Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

Lee Kirk’s new Chicago-set drama Ashland Avenue has added eight performances, extending one week at The Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the second production of its 50th Anniversary Season: Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning Amadeus. Learn more!

Photos: Jenna Fischer and More in Rehearsals for ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

You can now get a first look at Jenna Fischer and more in rehearsals for Ashland Avenue at Goodman Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

Jenna Fischer-Led ASHLAND AVENUE Opens Goodman's Centennial Season Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

When Goodman Theatre opened its doors in fall of 1925, its first audiences were treated to ground-breaking new plays; now, one hundred years later, Chicago audiences are first to experience two world-premiere productions that launch the theater’s milestone Centennial 2025/2026 Season.

Steppenwolf Replaces TOPDOG/UNDERDOG With THE DANCE OF DEATH in 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company revealed updates to its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about Steppenwolf's 50th anniversary season here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!

Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the 50th anniversary programming and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming productions!

New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.

Video: NOISES OFF at Geffen Playhouse Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Noises Off is now being presented at Geffen Playhouse. Doors slam, sardines fly, and trousers drop in Michael Frayn’s side-splitting British farce about a theater company desperately trying to get their act together. Check out an all new trailer!

Review: NOISES OFF at the Geffen Playhouse
by Harker Jones - Feb 12, 2025

The classic show is revived to hysterical effect with excellent directing, staging and acting

Photos: NOISES OFF Now Playing at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Noises Off is now being presented at Geffen Playhouse. Doors slam, sardines fly, and trousers drop in Michael Frayn’s side-splitting British farce. Get a first look at photos of the production now! 

Full Cast Set For NOISES OFF at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for Noises Off, written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Michael Frayn and directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

BWW Q&A: James Vincent Meredith on NOISES OFF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2024

​​​​​​​Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to open its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro (August: Osage County, The Minutes), presented in a co-production with Geffen Playhouse.

Video: Watch a Scene From NOISES OFF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

 Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, presented in a co-production with Geffen Playhouse. Watch an all new clip from the show here!

Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of NOISES OFF
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has officially opened its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off. Check out photos from inside opening night below!

Review: NOISES OFF at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 23, 2024

NOISES OFF is lengthy and occasionally redundant because the show literally runs through Act One three times from different perspectives. But it’s also legitimately funny — which is rare and welcome for a Steppenwolf show.