Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Saw ‘Fool For Love’. Will call ticket pickup was efficient. Theater is steps away from entrance, comfortable seating and temperature, nice lighting and sound. Didn’t have time for a cocktail, bummer. Rideshare drop off was simple…show was quick, 65 minutes. Classic tale!

Vet Night at Steppenwolf is always an honor and a treat for us Veterans. Thank you, Gary Sinise and all.

Preview night of Noises Off. Lovely set, great acting. Play itself is quite hectic but the actors pull it off.

The play was awesome. The only caveat I have with the Non-Gender bathrooms. Even as a man I was very uncomfortable. Been in the bathroom with women. I think the all-inclusiveness and inclusionary has taken too far.

one of the best theaters in chicago! go see a play!

I saw the play Leroy and Lucy on 10 December on Veterans night. The play was magnificent! Leroy and Lucy was a beautiful tapestry of Greek Mythology, Nostic Christianity, Catholicism, The Occult, and African Folklore intertwined with the struggles of African Americans in the South. The play had me sitting at the edge of my seat deep in contemplation at critical points. Lucy and Leroy challenged notions of what we believe about God, Spirituality, and the social construct of society. Very good play. Bravo! You get 5 stars from me! 17

The Lookout theatre is a nice, intimate venue. The restaurant/bar serves great, reasonably-priced food. What a enjoyable visit!

Nice lobby and bar area. The rows of seats are a bit too long where you need to uncomfortably crawl over seemingly endless people to get to your seat. The only drawback to center seats.

There's literally no bad seat in this theatre! Steppenwolf offers food, snacks, beverages (and you can take the beverages into the theatre.) The location is easy to get to, especially via the CTA (North & Clybourn red line stop is less than a block away.) Pricing discounts and deals available, you just have to look on their website or ask. Highly recommended you see many shows at Steppenwolf!

I love live theatre. Steppenwolf is a legend, and continues to deliver. There are a couple of stages, intimate and connected. One is in the round and offers excellent acoustics. Accessibility is well thought out. Nearby affordable parking. On site bar both ends of the lobby, plus snacks. Gender neutral bathrooms. Great merch available! Chicago's live theatre scene is thriving and Steppenwolf is at its heart. This is a must for locals and visitors alike!

Price: $ Recommend Level: 5/5 Bathroom: Gender Neutral Payment Options: Cash/Credit cart/Apple Pay/Online Parking : Street meter/parking lot *In my yelpions: I went to the Steppenwolf Theater for their recent show, small seating comparing to other Chicago Theaters, there's no way one could get lost, which I do appreciate the intimacy of the theater setting. The sound quality is great; their price points are below $50 per person each show. When going to their web page, there are different Discount options such as for Military, Student, Pay-What-You-Can Tuesdays, Rush tickets and Under 30 years old ticket bundle. For a medium production, is not bad at all. *The facility is really clean as well. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. One might found it strange is their bathroom system, it is gender neutral, but with this one, is any gender will be using a huge restroom where they combines the stalls and Urinals together. * Overall, my experience were great, I would come back again for more shows in the future.

When I lived in NYC, I heard about the Steppenwolf Theater. I heard of some famous actors who came from Chicago. Actors such as Gary Sinise, Joan Allen, Rondi Reed, Ericka Ratcliff, Jeff Perry, and Moira Harris performed here performed here to refine their craft. Steppenwolf has a history of attracting talented actors who devote themselves to theatre. When we moved to Chicago, we definitely needed to see a play. I love the energy, history, and plays from this theater. We first saw "The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington". Fantastic. The actors knew how to act as an ensemble and did not miss a cue. I loved their energy and their spirit. They will definitely go far with their careers. Tonight, we plan to see "Bald Sisters" to celebrate my birthday! Joseph got us amazing seats. One of the best birthdays presents I can ask for - Live Theater! Located near the Red line, The Steppenwolf Theater houses intimate theaters. People of all ages come to see first rate plays ans emerging talent. Come and watch aplay.

4.5 stars rounded up. Steppenwolf Theater had me at "Directed by Phylicia Rashad." We caught a preview performance of "Purpose," an emotionally charged, cleverly-written play about a fictional famous Black family. Each actor, many of whom have TV & movie credits to their name, brought a fire to the stage. What an absolute treat to witness their characters interact. The three hours (with one intermission) went by in a flash. Had second-row seats in the "Downstairs Theater" which is just intimate enough to have a great view from every seat. If "Purpose" isn't Broadway-bound, I'd be surprised because it deserves to be picked up. Street & paid lot parking nearby.

This theatre is truly a hidden gem. We had gone for the 'A home what howls' play. The tickets were very reasonably priced. The theatre is beautiful! The construction is interesting and new. They have a couple bars to grab drinks before you sit down for the play. The main theatre where the actors perform is huge with tons of seating. I love the fact that the seats are very close to the stage and the stage is in the center. This allows for you to truly have an immersive play experience. The actors are really talented! We found the play really impressive. A must visit in old town!

an evening of theater is still a great outing. This facility is very accommodating. I went to the small theater, not the main but yet comfortable. The bar for refreshments was right outside the door. Service was great.... Great area, so once you leave, you can walk to wonderful restaurants or just walk in a nice area that seems to never go to sleep!

Beautiful theater with close parking lot options - we parked at a nearby by garage at 755 W Halsted for $11 on spot hero. We went to see Purpose here and it was a phenomenal production. I thoroughly enjoyed this play. We sat in the last set of box seats on the left side of the theater. Our view was obstructed some so beware of that if you choose those seats. You can see our view in my photos. Outside of the box seats, it seemed all other seats were great, even in the balcony.

I exchanged a performance ticket because of severe icy weather and my fear of falling due to my 92 year age and was charged additional fees for doing so - one fee for exchanging the ticket and another fee for doing it by phone which is not available to exchange online. I am very upset at the additional fees and lack of any consideration for individual needs. I will never attend another performance at Steppenwolf or support or recommend them!!!

This was my wife and I's first experience at the Steppenwolf. Awesome venue. Very professional staff, excellent facility. My wife and I saw Purpose. Truly a 4 star plus show. We will return to the Steppenwolf.We live in the Northwest Chicago burbs. Lot of parking venues, use Spot Hero.

Their parking garage does not have an elevator. Not something that they mentioned when I booked my ticket and specifically asked questions about some of the seats and mentioning I'd be over eight months pregnant at the time I saw the play. Not sure how in the 21st century it's legal to build any multi-story building that's not a house without an elevator, and really pissed I had to struggle up to the third level of parking with a six pound baby blocking my lungs. Even worse I'm not sure what someone who's disabled, has a broken leg, etc. and actually CANNOT use the stairs is supposed to do... had I come with my usual theatre partner, I'd have had to leave the garage again to drop them off right in front of the theatre and hope the parking attendant let me in again. Also, the Saints' (volunteer ushers) weren't there when I was seeking my seat, and when others came in they were struggling to help people find their seats. I've been a Saint so I know that it's a bit of a crash course when you arrive at the theatre so just remember to be flexible with the volunteer ushers.

Saw Sam Shepard's A Fool For Love tonight. Fantastic production. Super, super gross however that the only nearby restrooms were all gender neutral, large room stalls. I don't want to poop and pee in front of ladies, thanks -- get with the new (old) norms and get rid of disgusting gender neutral facilities.

seats were terrible and uncomfortable. It's the biggest retraction from the performance to be honest. It felt kinda like metal bleacher seats with cheap foam padding. The ensemble theater E214, E215. I saw Miz Martha Washington in September in The theater downstairs and it was fine. But we saw Bald sisters this time around, the show itself was excellent and moving. I honestly saved the cast on IG. But other than the uncomfortable seats the productions they run for me have been top notch.

One of my favourite places to go to in Chicago! The plays and the cast is phenomenal! The open bar is pretty nice too, and tickets are quite reasonable. The next time it's cold/snowing/raining/too hot in Chicago - go here! Pro tip: go to Ramen San after and get the after 9 pm fried rice - delicious!

They do but jest We love the theatre. The season package for the Steppenwolf has been a lot of fun. A pre drink, matinee and dinner has been a nice go to date night. Bug has been my favorite show so far. Topics for the plays have been edgy, and some may be put off by that. Let's just say that they have a full frontal approach of putting it all out there.

The theater was beautiful, but I think the choice of shows was not so good or at least labeling a show that it's comedy. It was not the right thing. I saw Rachel Bloom and it was awful. Depressing

We saw King James last night. What a fabulous experience. The theater was cozy and the play a joy. The script is amazing. Sorkin like. Humorous and poignant. Rare IMHO. Come see this. An amazing set. A great venue.

Great productions, but they've gotta hire more box office people. It's usually an hour on hold if you need to exchange a ticket.

(I'm preempting this with a disclaimer that this commentary is NOT in any way to be construed as being critical of the Steppenwolf venue) Since its inception Steppenwolf has always been a place that has helped me (as theatre often does) get 'back in touch' with myself about what's going on in the world around me. Theatre evokes responses within us we often never knew were there and pokes at the demons within that most would prefer to be suppressed. And I really embrace that opportunity when ever I can. Steppenwolf is always just 'a cut above' other venues in that regard. It rarely disappoints. The new facility is lovely. This recent visit, right out of the box, took my sensibilities to test and forced me to take a harder look inward and wonder if I've reached my saturation point or if I simply need more 'work'. I've decided it's the latter. And it had nothing to do with the production I came to see. This was my first real-life encounter with a large scale ALL GENDER bathroom concept. Upon arrival through the newer area by the bar the first thing I headed for (with urgency) was the restroom. So, when I encountered the ALL GENDER sign with folks of ALL genders waiting to get in I thought 'nope'. Not this time. This was not a time I wanted to mingle with the sexes in an intimate setting. In other words, If this were a 'standing room only' event (if you get my drift) I likely wouldn't have had half the anxiety with the experience. In fact, I might even have embraced it. But this was going to be a 'sit down-make yourself comfortable' occurrence. Ya feelin' me? OMG. The horror set in. I wasn't quite ready for this 'test of reality'. There was a real 'Alfred Hitchcock The Birds' moment happening right there in my head. I wanted to cry, truth be known. Here I am confronted with what (privately) I've been advocating as NO BIG DEAL.....But, apparently, now it is. So, I plunged in and said a Novena for the casualties that were about to occur. I so didn't want my first experience to be a Saint Valentines Day Massacre. But, alas, it was. I could hear patrons (understandably) scurrying out (poor things). The woman on her cell phone in the next stall abruptly hanging up and dashing out--not even (I'm surmising) washing her hands. Then, inevitably I had to face the conga line as I washed my hands and walked out. And there they were. The grandmothers. The disabled. Young lovers on first dates. Dignitaries from foreign lands. All looking and whispering and--judging. Oh my, they all knew it was ME. I just threw my covid mask over my entire face, lifted my collar, hunched my shoulders and burrowed my way through. It was only then that I noticed the sign directing patrons of the more 'traditional' restrooms available across the lobby. Other than that, I enjoyed the play. And the bartender makes a mean Manhattan! All four of them!

The Steppenwolf Theater is wonderful. You can tell that they renovated or newly built almost everything. It feels fresh and magnificent. They were checking vaccine cards at the door and the process went quick and smooth for us. Guests are required to wear masks also. The bars were open, but they did not allow any food or drink into the theater area. I believe that is to enforce the mask policy and I was completely good with that. As we entered the theater we were struck with the newness all around. The theater must have underwent a big renovation. It was spectacular. I loved everything about the Steppenwolf Theater. The best part was the comfort and roominess of the theater seats. It was like relaxing in your favorite chair at home but getting to see your favorite comedian. What I also loved about the Steppenwolf Theater was the intimateness of the theater. Even though we sat in the balcony we still felt quite close to the stage. I can't say enough about the venue. We really loved it. And of course we loved the show. Mike Birbiglia is our favorite comedian and we came into town specifically to see his show "The Old Man and the Pool". And it did not disappoint. Birbigs is a magnificent comedian but he may be an even better story teller. His shows always come full circle in the most beautiful way. We had a wonderful evening at The Steppenwolf Theater and we would not hesitate in the future to return for another show.

I came here for the first time this weekend (even though I live down the street), and I'm upset it's taken me this long to see a show at Steppenwolf! Familiar was absolutely incredible, the cast was hilarious and engaging and the two hours seemed to fly by. The stage setup was better than I would have ever imagined, every detail so carefully thought out. From the show falling when the cast opened the front door, to the decorations around the house, to the massively filled bookshelf, I noticed and appreciated every element that made this set so great. The cast seemed to have a rapport about them that I think helped make this show so unique. You can tell they love what they do, which made the audience LOVE what they were doing. All in all I would suggest anyone to come check out a show at Steppenwolf. Definitely a fun experience for all!

Always a great experience. A wonderfully small venue; there are 3 performing venues. All of them are amazingly intimate - there really is no bad seat in the house. However, because the venue itself is tiny, it does get crowded in the lobby, concession stands and bathrooms (which are gender neutral, get over yourself Sharon and just pee) especially when there are 2 or more shows going on any given night. We enjoyed "The Doppelganger" last night. Great production - the set and blocking choreography was exceptionally delightful, although the last scene was an incredible mindfuck to say the least. As a fellow Seattle-ite, it's always a joy to see Rainn Wilson in a theatrical production. The entire ensemble cast was superb and we really enjoyed ourselves. There is parking, but make it easy on yourself and take Uber or the redline. Plenty of restaurants around for a bite to eat before a show. There didn't seem to be too much open for food after we got out (around 10pm) but we were also there on a Thursday night.

This place is such a huge part of Chicago's great theater scene and history, it's difficult to not geek out a little when I walk through the doors. The theater is once again open and offering a special on their website of 4 plays for $150.00, which is a great deal. We went and saw Bug recently, and were impressed with the great acting, the staging and the inventive set. The recent expansion is a great addition, offering educational programs for teens and adults. I'm looking forward to seeing many more productions here. Great location close to the North & Clybourn stop on the red line.

This is my favorite theater in Chicago. Why?? You may ask 1. Amazing shows. Obviously if these were bad it wouldn't be a good... but they are not. They consistently premier some of the most cutting edge shows from the world's top playwrights and have the best actors in the nation in them. Not every show is amazing... but I have had some of the single best nights of theatre here. 2. It's non-profit theatre. Most tourists will know the for profit theatres in the city (ie Broadway in Chicago) and those are great. However, with Steppenwolf it is the most amazing non-profit experience. I had an experience here were I felt super nauseous during a show and spent most of it on a bench in the lobby. The house manager was SO accommodating and wanted to make sure I could come back to see the show. CRAZY!! 3. They have a huge focus on education. You ever sit through a piece of theatre and be like, "What did I just see?" Well, Steppenwolf does talkbacks. The moderators like their shows very, but I just saw Bug and it really was amazing to dissect (no pun intended) what I just saw. 4. They also have discount programs. If you love them and can't wait to come back you can buy a membership to save money, you can buy a black card to save money. IF you are under 30 they have an amazing program where you can pay $100 and get a red card to redeem for 6 tickets at any time (they don't expire). Use the credits to bring friends too! What are you waiting for? See a show and support the finest Theatre in the city!

EXCELLENT THEATER, EXCELLENT ACTORS My review is based on going to the Steppenwolf Theater more than 10 times over the last several decades. There have been lots of changes at the Steppenwolf over the years. The one thing that remains the same, decade after decade, is excellent Actors/acting at this excellent theater. We saw "True West" which is a dark comedy based on 2 brothers who have not seen each other in 5 years. The brothers have a volatile relationship. It is up and down. The ending always shocks me. Very powerful. "True West" was up for a Pulitzer Prize in the early 1980s, but it did not win a Pulitzer Prize. The play, "True West" is written by Sam Shepard who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1979. It is an excellent play. I remember seeing "True West" in the early 1980s at the Steppenwolf Theater with John Malkovich and Laurie Metcalf. Metcalf played the role of the mother. It was incredible then and it is still as powerful today. During the performance, Malkovich really urinated into the kitchen sink. Seriously! Sam Shepard was born in Sheridan, IL with a population of under 1,000 people. Shepard passed away in 2017 in Midway, KY. Midway is a very small town under 900 people. Sadly, we lost a fantastic and excellent playwright and actor. Sam Shepard died of Lou Gehrig's disease. We purchased 2 tickets through HotTix (half price tickets), Wednesday, August 7th, for the August 9 play. Our total cost was $67 -- tickets are claimed at the "Will Call" window. YES, ONLY 67 freakin' bucks! It was very easy to claim our tickets upon arrival. We also had excellent seats! We were in the first row on the right side of the stage. I strongly recommend trying HotTix. There is theater parking for $13 about 500 ft. away from the Steppenwolf Theater. A short, easy walk. We live in the city. We took public transportation to the Steppenwolf. We took the "El" Blue line; got off at Damen & Milwaukee Ave., hopped on the North Ave bus (#72 CTA) going east bound. The Steppenwolf Theater is less than 2 miles away from the CTA Blue line. We arrived at the Steppenwolf at 6:25 p.m. It was a quick commute, and also a very short walk once we got off the bus. The neighborhood is a metropolis of 20 & 30, something. Some smoking e-cigarettes and pot looking for something to do on a Friday night (drink, drink till you drop). Bars. Restaurants. Frozen yogurt. Donut shops. Pizza joints. The area is always filled with excitement and electricity. Always busy. It's definitely an area of the city where you may want to consider an Uber, Lyft or PT. I highly recommend the Steppenwolf Theater for several reasons: 1) excellent actors 2) high quality productions 3) excellent, safe location 4) easy to reach by public transportation 5) tons of restaurants nearby 6) tons of bars nearby (score)! 7) fantastic price point (through HotTix) 8) a fun evening (great date night place) 9) no obstructed views whatsoever 10) Friendly/helpful employees

Astonishing. I was exposed to covid, and they said that I should go to their performance and risk infecting their other patrons -- "we're kind of phasing out the whole credit thing". I understand that they want wealthy patrons, but it is pretty irresponsible to pretend to be interested in cultural outreach, and then make things difficult for people who are trying to be socially concerned. I am sure their plays are good, but there are such riches of culture in Chicago, that I cannot imagine circumstances when I would ever give them another chance.

I went to Steppenwolf to see Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. The venue is well organized with a lovely bar next door. The theatre is a nice size without a bad seat in the house - with the exception of the front row far right or far left seats. We had front row center - on the aisle seats. Premium. When we got there someone was in our seats. I went to an usher who quickly got the house manager to assess the situation. He was on it immediately and handled moving the patrons to their correct seats. I believe that they thought they were in the right seat but didn't know that the numbering started over in each section. Honestly that was confusing to me too. Perhaps they could rethink the numbering of their seats but that is it. There is a cash parking lot that is $13. You can stay parked there for 90 minutes after the show. Very convenient.

Two knocks. I subscribed before covid and saw two shows. One was just boring. And the other mediocre. As a bonus, due to covid the other 4 shows were only offered virtually. I was neither given a credit or a refund. I do not understand why this company is rated so positively. I've seen consistently better productions out of other Chicago theaters and when covid struck I received a refund or credit. Steppenwolf was a failure on both fronts.

A great theater that is easy to find/get to! Getting in and out of the theater has yet to be a hassle. They have a great bar inside that you can grab drinks from any time. It can get pretty busy before and after the show, but you still have more than enough room to sit and mingle if you wanted. I recently went to see The Doppelganger which was FANTASTIC! It has Rainn Wilson as the lead and I was able to snag some rush tickets. Calling the theater was seamless and the customer service is top notch. The employee warned me that the view might be obstructed but that was not the case, thankfully. Even when sitting on the far left, you can see everything perfectly fine. The tickets were ready at will-call and the staff in person is pleasant to deal with. My best part is how quickly the staff moves you through lines when scanning tickets. If they notice a long line, they quickly get another staff member on top of it which is so great!

I give 5 stars to the performances but 0 stars for their membership services. Steppenwolf does little to ask member service feedback so I'm taking to yelp in hopes someone sees this. Membership renewal is not worth the time of renewing. Sorry but not sorry

One of the many things we love about Chicago is its strong and interesting theater scene, and one of the highlights of that scene is the Steppenwolf. After seeing a few great plays we held season tickets here for several years and so we saw a wide variety of plays that we would never have thought to try otherwise. With very, very, rare exception, everything we saw here ranged from good to incredible, and across a variety of genres and styles. The funny plays are funny; the dramatic plays are dramatic; the plays that are supposed to be socially conscious are actually good and usually surprising, which so few self-consciously political plays are. (Again, I can think of a single exception among several years as I write this review.) There's also affordable garage parking, very helpful staff who will help you switch your season tickets millions of times to accommodate your wife's litigation schedule, a nice-looking bar next door with a few snacks, and good Mediterranean food across the street. I cannot think of another theater, anywhere in the country, that I would rather hold season tickets.

I snagged one of the $20 tickets(look on their website for more info) as I was going to be in town and the person who assisted me was super nice and friendly. I was staying near this legendary theater so wanted to see something. The play itself was meh, but the theater is what I am reviewing. All the staff I encountered were very nice, the seat was comfortable and I got such an awesome spot for $20! I would for sure come back for the atmosphere as the experience overall was great.

Affordable theater Tix with mega talented performers. Hershey Felder's OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY in the Upstairs Theater completed my Steppenwolf Experience. Top floor. "Newton's third law of motion states; what goes up must come down." :-D It may have been a one-man show, but...Hershey Felder is stinkin' talented (set designer, sing, play the piano, got facial expressions, got the hair going, can memorize, appropriate responses to Q&A, sense of humor, intelligent...dancing skills remains to be seen LOL). Decent accent with a distinct NY accent at the tail. As a classy theater, when I am fashionably late by 15 mins, the teal-haired Greeter quickly rushed us to the elevator, calling her colleague via her ear piece for late seaters. Even though we were already late, we were assured that we only missed 10 mins and still encourage/ reminded of restroom use. Never rushed. They got their act and organization skills down! Unlike the dictatorial rule of The Lyric, Steppenwolf has a ledge for Brown Bags. I don't understand why theaters prohibit brown Bags where wines and beers are allowed. I could smell the beer next to me. For $20, THE CRUCIBLE for Balcony Seating was an impressive performance and view.

Awesome place to see a play! Came over last Saturday to see Sex With Strangers, which is a great play (go see it). Once we came off of the elevator, there was a girl standing there to greet us and letting us know where we can hang our coats. She also directed us to the bar. The bartender told us in addition to the drinks we were buying that very moment, we could purchase drinks for intermission right now. He told us if we paid for them now, they would be waiting on us once we came out for the break. Came out and they were definitely there with our names on them. Love a place where you can have a drink while watching a show! There is no bad seating in the theater as you have a great view from all angles. Definitely will see more shows @ Steppenwolf!

Having returned for the second time, my experience with the shows, staff, and location have been superb. Already looking forward to come back - even to enjoy the great lounge/bar connected to the theatre that has public access. Broad selection of cocktails, beverages, and light bites.

How I miss you! I wish you could be back my favorite theatre in the world. When you return so will I! great stafff!

The Steppenwolf Theater is a complex of several different theaters. As a result, they have multiple productions occurring within the same facility. It was a treat for me to see John Mahoney perform, as I am a recent fan of Frasier. There's nothing like a live performance! This theater has a nice lobby, student tickets, and gender-neutral bathrooms.

About The Rembrandt Play: I went here about a month ago with my parents to see the play: The Rembrandt! Sure I have seen his spectacular paintings in museums...but could not name any specifically....this play is brilliant, comical (haha funny), and seriously sad at the end...it allows the audience to enter into the lives of three characters: an elderly and seasoned lifelong security guard at a museum, an art student with her easel painting the painting of the Rembrandt, and a rebellious and oppositional young man who is being trained to be a security guard at the museum. Nicely researched it allows the audience to comprehend the protocols of the security guards at the Art Museums in the United States and the rules and regulations which apply to the art and museum goers who visit....it also allows the audience to understand the work of art by Rembrandt and how it was formulated and executed by the artist. I laughed for 80 minutes and cried the last few...worth seeing and the time passed so quickly. Broad Description of the Play- The Steppenwolf Theater describes the play on their web site as "Spanning centuries of human experience, Jessica Dickey's The Rembrandt movingly explores the power of creative expression and the sacrifices we make in the pursuit of love and beauty, reminding us that though our beliefs may die with the sound of our voice, it's the love we share--and the art that love inspires--that finds eternity." Interior Seating- The seating is audience formulated at an angle so no one's head is blocking your view. The theater is of medium size most likely holding 100 or more people and it is upstairs from the main entrance. Ticket Purchasing- Upon ordering your tickets on-line the Steppenwolf Theater emails a list of local restaurants if you choose to eat prior to the performance and transportation details. Transportation within Chicago- We took the Red Line to the North/Clybourn Station and it was a few blocks down Halstead Street on the left..you cannot miss the colossal signage. The neighborhood has a suburban feel with an Apple Store, Crate & Barrel Store, Cartier...and residential apartments and/or condos.

I went to the Steppenwolf Theater to see Familiar and I truly loved both the play and the theater. The seats are comfortable and even though I sat in the balcony I could see every single thing that happened on stage! I had an awesome time and I can't wait to visit again!

Beautiful building and super friendly staff. My friends and I came down to see A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Nice theater space and comfortable seating. The show itself was very well done. We had a great time watching the actors and lighting and props. First time using All Gender Bathroom stalls. I thought it was well worked out and hope to see more of them around my home town. I hope to make regular visits now that I know how to find the theatre and the neighborhood has many shopping and eating options. Thanks Steppenwolf Theater!

This is a review only of the venue and the staff not of a particular play. This is a well designed theater. The view from pretty much all the seats is stellar. There is a parking garage next door which is very convenient for self parking in the garage. They list valet parking is available for $14 but don't list a price for self parking. Makes it seem like it is free. They should fix that. It is $12. I ordered our tickets online and asked for them to be held at Will Call. They were. Our seats were front row center balcony. We could not have asked for better. There was a staff led discussion of the play afterwards and we thought the monitor to be weak. He was very concerned with validating everyone's comments instead of properly facilitating the discussion. We would have hoped for a more thoughtful and insightful discussion.

We saw Mary Paige Marlowe and whoa it is emotional and such a great play!! Pretty much anyone can relate to the message of the play, which is essentially that life doesn't always go as planned. The acting was phenomenal. The main character is played by several people as Mary Paige goes through life. All of the actors did an amazing job and evoked quite a bit of emotion. These are professional actors, so it's to be expected. We sat in the pit seats, which I highly recommend. You really feel immersed into the play. The only downer is that I had to use the washroom and got up at the end of an act, but was told I could not be reseated in my seat and had to sit in the last row of the theater for the remainder of the play. I do understand that they don't want movement in the crowd because it's distracting; however, as a patron, I was disappointed to not be able to finish the play with my family. I will certainly return for more plays because it's really am amazing theater. I'll just know for the future that I cannot get up from my seat.

Saw "Pass Over" tonight. Brilliant. Tore open my soul. I cried, I raged. BRILLIANT performances. Hope it is either extended or travels throughout this country. So many need to see this; too many wont.

Very high production value. One of the best theaters in the city. Shows include classic genres as well as experimental and contemporary themes. I have caught two shows that were way over my head in absurdity and post-modern sensibilities, but I appreciate the experiences over all because I am challenged to think deeper and broader after every show. That's what art is for!

Inside Steppenwolf theater you will immediately feel at home. It's cozy in here. I came by for Mary Page Marlowe, which I highly recommend. There is no intermission. The set, plot and characters develop very intricately and artistically. As far as the actors, and there are many, they are superb! There is a lot of emotion in the play, and each actor gives their all emotionally. This draws the audience more into the story. Observe the flow of the play; there are a lot of twists and turns as it moves onward through the life of Mary Marlowe. I recommend sitting in the center portion of the theater.

My favorite theater in Chicago. I've seen countless shows here and besides one that i wasn't crazy about, everything has been a great production and thought provoking. Never disappoint. If you like off-Broadway rather than the big Broadway spectacles, you'll like this theater.

Aww, man! Am I gonna have to give a compliment to that stinky Nick M? (Sigh) I guess I am. Y'see, I'd never been to the Steppenwolf before. I know!! I can sense pearls all over the great Chicago region gasping for air as they are consumed in a death grip. It's crazy, right? But, I'd never been. I had a guest coming in from out of town and I was looking to be all cultured an' stuff. So... I reached out to Yelp's resident theater guy for advice on where and what show to see. His expert (agh. The words. They're like glass in my throat!) opinion was right on. He directed me to a place where I could buy discount tickets and still get perfect seats. He told me what shows would be both entertaining and appropriate. But, most importantly, he directed (hyuck) me to the Steppenwolf. I was so excited to come to a theater that was so quintessentially Chicago. So many amazing actors (both famous and not-so-known) have worked here, given their all and left it all on the stage. A person of any inkling of creativity can't help but to feel the electricity. The theater (lower?) itself is quite modern. Or, maybe that was the set. No, I think it's the theater itself. There's not a bad seat in the place. It's accessible to those of all ranges of mobility (and girth; not being snarky at all) and the lighting/temperature controls are perfect. Prior to the show, take some time to roam the lobby and read the pillars. This is an anniversary season and it's cool to get a flashback to the '70s and read about hot news topics, films, music, and fashion that ruled the day. Getting to our seats was orderly and easy. The workers were all very accommodating, helpful and friendly. Simply put, you have to come here. You have to see a show. You have to participate in the fabric of what makes Chicago Chicago. Yes, I know the architecture, sports, politics, weather, and food are all important. But the arts... blues, jazz, live theater, street dance... these are essential elements of the Chicago experience. You rob yourself by not taking advantage of them. Oh! The show! I saw the Hot l Baltimore by Lanford Wilson. I was familiar with Balm In Gilead but didn't know much about this production. It was as wrenching as I was expecting (again, not snarky). The acting was top notch (most familiar, to me, was the young cop from Detroit 187), the set design was awesome (as in, inspiring), the music was organic, and the story was painfully real (and time appropriate). I left the theater unable to stop thinking about what I just saw... and that is how it should be. One of my most delightful Chicago experiences and I owe it to... to... are you going to make me say it?

Despite living in this city for thirteen years, I made my first two visits in the last four months, and have a mixed opinion. First, the productions: The Seafarer. Amazing show; very, very intense and powerful, with outstanding acting. Perhaps the set design was a little bit busy. It gives me chills just thinking about it now. The Tempest. This was the company's first attempt at Shakespeare...and it shows. I really liked the minimalist set design with a few situational details such as the ramp, the collapsing ship masts, Prospero's balcony room, and Ariel's crow's nest/DJ booth (yeah, read on). Unfortunately, they went "big" on some of the supernatural staging aspects, and it veered into ridiculous at times (e.g., Ariel DJing the musical numbers from his iMac laptop). I also thought that the acting was subpar, particularly Miranda, although Stephano and Caliban were very good. The Tempest is one of my three favorite Shakespeare plays and I feel that this was by far the poorest of the three that I've seen (the others were at Chicago Shakespeare and The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, UK). The facility is pretty good. I have had seats on the main floor right side and the center balcony, and it seems that there is no poor seat in the house. They have more concessions than most theaters, but nowhere to take them: there is no lounge area besides the narrow lobby which runs the width of the facade. Also, we went to The Seafarer on the coldest day of 2008 (that Sunday in December that it was below zero all day), and the theater was dreadfully cold. I mean abysmal, Cocytus-level cold. Probably the coldest that you could possibly imagine indoors. The coat-check attendant told us to keep our coats, but of course I smugly declined and later regretted it. It was enough to distract us from the play, which was a real shame. The website is easily navigable, displays exact seats from which to choose, and gives photo views of the stage from various spots. After I bought Seafarer tickets, they sent me a convenient email reminder weeks later when Tempest tickets were available. Also, they charge only $5 handling PER ORDER for website purchases. One detraction--they solicited me over the phone for donations. After listening patiently for nearly a minute and briefly answering questions about how I had enjoyed the Seafarer and what other types of plays I like, I said "I'm sorry, but I'm not--" CLICK. Yes, the man hung up on me as soon as I began to indicate that I would not make a donation. Rude, rude, rude, and a bad practice for an organization that benefits from building long-term relationships with its patrons. It won't keep me from going back, but they should clean that up.

Easy, I know I haven't reviewed Steppenwolf no need to get all theatrical or anything (Ha! See what I did there with the theatre & being theatrical comparison). The Steppenwolf is never a wasted ticket and never a disappointment! Even if they didn't have well named Actors who come in to play parts, they still have an amazing troupe. Directors, designers, and choreographers are stupendous. I really don't believe that there is a bad seat in the whole house and to be comfortable too. I have seen many shows over the years and to finally see a play from one of my favorite authors of all time and only to have it performed perfectly was goose bump kind of happy. The Tempest was nothing short of impressive, visually stunning, and set a new bar for modernized Shakespeare. Three cheers Steppenwolf for the show and to keeping theatre alive. I can't wait for the next one.