Steppenwolf Theatre Company Review

It seemed lazy: forgotten lines, overacting, almost looked like the company didn't care what came off the stage & the audience should "eat it" anyway. I was amazingly disappointed at Steppenwolf.

Nice venue. Went to see La Ruta. Play about the women from Juarez that go missing working at the American factories on the border. Was heart wrenching. While the venue is great. That play left me a little off. Mind you the play was great. Actors talented. Being a Mexican myself. It hurt to know this is happening to these women.

The theatre is amazing! Steppenwolf is a Chicago icon that does not disappoint - highly recommended!

A must do for anyone in the city. The lineup won't always be to everyone's liking but they offer a wide variety of productions and they have certainly opened my eyes to shows I wouldn't have decided to see on my own. The seats are solid and they do a great job of advising up front if the show will have an intermission or not.

Love the Steppenwolf. The play BLKS was horrendous.

Saw The Children here. Intimate cozy setting. I love live theatre.

Box office staff was very knowledgeable about the area restaurants and went that extra mile to complete our experience. NOt to mention the fantastic shows we have seen there. everything from classics to theatre for young adults to the next thing you'll see on broadway. Love that this theatre is in my home town.

Excellent venue, comfortable seating, convenient parking, challenging plays.

Then construction looks amazing. I am so excited to see what comes next. Love this place. See you in 2021.

The best theatre in the city. They do plays no other theater will touch.

Great facility! Clean, bright and punctual for curtain call.

this is a fantastic place for theatre. beautiful sets, accomplished acting, interesting, often new works performed, and young adult shows for high schools and the public make Steppenwolf a fantastic choice for a night out.

Watch the play they're called Familiar. Very funny and original production

Beautiful theatre with very well arranged seats. The play was awesome too.

Excellent new play called The Great Leap. Highly recommend it!

I attended MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT by Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney. It was amazing.

The show was amazing. Each performer found a unique way to keep the audience entertained. The stage was set up as more of a runway show. I can't imagine any seat in the house being a bad one. You'll laugh and cry during this performance. Mostly laugh. You'll also learn a part of LGBTQ history.

About the theater. This place is ran like a well oiled machine. Theater ushers are mic'ed and making sure that every patron is getting to their show. We were a bit slow, so they messaged our theater to let them know we were on our way. Some of the restrooms are gender neutral, so don't be surprised if you have the opposite sex in the bathroom with you. There are also male and female designated bathrooms for those that aren't up for the experience.

You've got every kind of drink option, from specialty coffees to anything with alcohol.

You'll have a great time.

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I am a fan of the Steppenwolf, one of the many who consider it a Chicago institution. The location is wonderfully close to public transportation, shopping and local eateries. I find the productions to be well-chosen, well-acted, and clevery staged. Seating, however, is a bit cramped. I recently had the pleasure of seeing an updated version of True West, and I am looking forward to The Great Leap.

There did not appear to be a bad seat in the house. We were among the rear rows but we were still close enough to be immersed.

World renowned. Every seat in the house is a good one. Daring programming. Stellar actors. Just go see a show already.

The Rembrandt 'preview' was in so many ways a sublime experience. A wonderful play, exceptionally directed and performed. Long shall I remember the performance by the late John Mahoney, at the height of his powers for what was sadly his final curtain call. The Bar for a pre-show tipple is highly recommended with friendly staff and an excellent wine and cocktail menu. As an Australian child of the 60s, may I respectfully say, Chicago, you ROCK!!

They have some good productions, can be fussy if you are a little late.

Awesome theatre with great education programs. As a teacher have taken our middle schoolers for social justice themed shows several years in a row.

Some of the most exciting theatre in America

They have a daily 20 dollar seat deal for all their shows.

They rarely do bad work.

Great-sized venue to watch fantastic theatre; especially if it's blocked well.

I went with my students to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. It WAS INCREDIBLE! not only was Molly EXTREMELY HELPFUL, everyone was so nice at the theatre. They were very well organized, provided snacks, and were amazing in booking us last minute. The play itself was done wonderfully. My kids LOVED IT! THANK YOU steppenwolf for an unforgettable afternoon!

Excellent performances, great location with parking.

Probably the greatest regional theater in America. I get tickets to whatever is playing here every time I visit Chicago.

Majority of the shows are fantastic! The stories are usually left open for the audience to conclude individual interpretations. Discussion follows each play so the audience can share their version of the story.

My second time going with my child school. The performances are great, the interaction after the performance is fun, staff is very friendly and helpful and the place is beautifully clean.

This was my first time going to Steppenwolf. The space is quite intimate, and the bar is a neat space. Highly recommend!

Great venue with two theaters always running shows. Staff and crowd control was great, along with shows and attached bar.

Steppenwolf showed me some of my first large scale professional theatre, and I adored every minute. Even if I'm unsure about the text, all other elements of execution are top par and invested. I love this place.

6 stars awesome a chicago icon gary sinise fan

I have seen a few productions here. They have all been wonderful and entertaining.

The play was good. It has some very funny lines -- many of which are laugh out loud funny. I didnt think the main character was the least bit compelling. He was a whiny. low energy, super pessimistic underachiever, a bad dad to his one son and did very little during the play to redeem himself from that initial impression. In fact, he declined in my opinion to the point where I didnt care at all what happened to him and found him completely unsympathetic. The love affair with Minnie was simply ridiculous. She was an obnoxious airhead and it made no sense at all.. including the hot sex...that he would be attracted to her. The play was way too long at 2 hours and 50 mins. The two nude sex scenes were unnecessary and both were awkward and did nothing to shed light on the characters or move the plot forward.

If you are just visiting Chicago, there is a lot of culture from which to choose, but I want to recommend Steppenwolf theater in the near north Old Town neighborhood. The nation s premier ensemble theater, their plays have always provoked thinking and reflection with an innovative approach to theater arts. In this recent production, a Steppenwolf original (one of 40 that they have created), the storyline unites characters and music from South Africa and Chicago while offering provocative questions about love and loss. It was a great, dynamic experience of live theater, much like many of their productions are.

I love the contemporary and thought provoking performances I've attended here.

A Chicago institution. Highly recommend, one of the best theatre companies in the country.

What a great theater complex! Seats are comfortable with plenty of legroom for this tall guy. Was here the matinee of "La Ruta". Based on my impression, I look forward to seeing more plays here.

Consistently offers the best contemporary live theater. You know what you will get that is not TV, movies, or even musical theater. Steppenwolf takes what we all experience but pulls back the layers in such a way that we are confronted with our own pettiness, mediocrity, grandiosity, or compassion, valor and goodness.

From the person you speak with on the phone to the ticket window and greeters - each and every person is committed to making your experience of theater one that you will still be thinking about years later. I m still processing a production of Chechov s Seagull that was in spring of 2003.

Steppenwolf puts Chicago s theater in the same class as all the great theater houses around the world.

I used to go to this wonderful theatre when I lived in Chicago. A fantastic place for smaller productions. Just across the road from the old O Rourke s bar.

Great theater company. Every performance is brilliant.

Performances here are innovative and fantastic, ticket prices are very reasonable, and concessions are easy and fast. Great experience every time. The passion for theater is obvious here.

Great theater space, good views of the stage from any seat. Consistently excellent theatrical productions.

Watched a great production. Several theaters and visited one located on the 4th floor. Small enough where all of the seats are good.

Um...it's Steppenwolf. World renowned producers of Tony winning plays...waht more do you need to know? Go there now.

Chicago is abound with the arts, particularly theatre. Stop in the Steppenwolf Theatre and see some of the best actors in the country performing great plays. This venue
constantly conducts OUTSTANDING performances. Considered a Chicago tradition in terms of it's theatre history. Stop in one of the many outstanding high end restaurants on Halsted St. after the play. Guaranteed a great evening!

Great theater but rather aggressive with their fund raising calls and mails

All Time chicago landmark and staple for theatre lovers

Absolutely love going to see shows here. Tremendous performances in an intimate theater setting.

Astounding, gripping performances. Offers a season of wonderful variety. The plays are thought-provoking and stimulating more often than a feel-good plot. Extremely talented actors. Staging is incredible. Costumes are amazing. Wonderful value for the performances provided. Student tickets available. Small store with scripts for purchase. Can bring in drinks to the seating area purchased from the in-theater bar. Now also has an attached bar for before or after connections.

One of the best theatres in Chicago to catch a play, this theatre is world renowned for the actors and plays it produced.Go here and see a memorable experience that you will be talking about for the rest of your life.

Love love love! A historic theater in Chicago and a must see for theater lovers. The shows put on there are quality and much more affordable than broadway. Be sure to to hang out for a few minutes after the show and you just may run into the cast and be able to get a few photo ops with them

World class theater in the heart of Lincoln Park and just a short walk from my

Great venue... Accommodated our small school...great experience!

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. Steppenwolf brings a very diverse cast and subject matter that this audience is in great need of.

the play was all right, but they insisted we provide our "pronouns" before we speak. I don't know about you, but when I see someone wearing a suit and tie, I think of a man. You simply need to look at someone to figure out what gender and what pronouns to use, there is no need for clarification. Frankly, it was hilarious, but still, pointless.

A long time favorite theater in Chicago, they always pick odd gems that strangely move

Theatre is great. The particular play I saw was aweful.

Beautiful theatre, roomy and comfortable, and the fact they let you bring drinks in is a major plus.

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