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Steppenwolf Theatre Co

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Citysearch | This giant of Chicago theater is a supporter of daring new works.

Except for the first balcony row, every seat is great in the wide, comfy mainstage theater. An additional 200-seat studio theater is on the third floor. Separate restrooms and concessions on all floors makes...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2003
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User Reviews of Steppenwolf Theatre Co

Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

5 of 5 stars. Saw The Pillowman here a while back and it was one of the best plays I have seen in about 10 years. The acting was superb and Tracy Letts is just awesome on stage. I wish I could have seen his…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

5 of 5 stars. Before I moved here, I used to come up to Chicago just to go to the Steppenwolf. It is simiply an amazing experience. I highly recommend going!
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin O.

5 of 5 stars. Several of the shows I have seen at Steppenwolf have been superb; the remainder have been very good. I now purchase tickets to every show. For each series, the staff selects a panoply of plays that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David Z.

5 of 5 stars. I heard about Steppenwolf long before I ever moved here about a year ago. I came to Chicago on more than one occasion to primarily see a show there. Now I am a subscriber and a donor and sit on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Preet C.

5 of 5 stars. The Traffic Series here is just amazing, as are, I'm sure, all the other productions. I saw David Sedaris reading some of his new work this afternoon, along w/ a question and answer and book signing.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Naomi L.

5 of 5 stars. This is my favorite theatre in Chicago. The plays break my heart. The decor is so perfect. The concession stand is classy!
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella Y.

5 of 5 stars. This theatre is so chicago. Its great to see all the contributor pictures of Steppenwolf. I'm proud of all these great Chicago successes! I enjoyed a show here with my classmates and if you haven't…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aesha W.

5 of 5 stars. I had a moment where I thought twice about purchasing tickets for The Crucible, but my love of live theater and fascination with Salem in 1692 helped me put my personal feelings aside. What a great…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Past It's Prime

Steppenwolf's real domain as a powerhouse basically ended around the mid-1990s. They have had occasional hits since then, but one expects more from a company with a reputation like theirs. It is my opinion...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn L.

5 of 5 stars. It's not often that I leave a theatre with just one word on my lips: Wow. But Steppenwolf's current production of The Crucible, Arthur Miller's rendering of the Salem Witch Trials, is, in a word,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany L.

5 of 5 stars. Part of the reason I came to Chicago to do my undergrad in theatre was because Steppenwolf was here. Even in the dark recesses of Western Pennsylvania I had heard about it, how great their work was,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn T.

5 of 5 stars. Great place to see a play. The theater was designed so that there is no bad seat in the house. Besides the woman next to me making her own dramatic sound effects, it was a great experience.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas A.

5 of 5 stars. Our Steppenwolf season tickets arrived recently, and so I thought it was probably high time I wrote a review of this outstanding ensemble theater. We have been subscribers for 8 years and before then…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara S.

5 of 5 stars. August: Osage County was one of the best performances i've ever witnessed (by people being paid). it was rich and complicated with layers of marshmallow fluff sweet enough to make the harsh stuff…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny G.

5 of 5 stars. August: Osage County, playing there now until August 26 is honestly the most brilliant piece of theatre I've ever seen--I bow at Tracy Letts' feet...did anyone know Chicago has its own Shakespeare?…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hal C.

5 of 5 stars. I guess I'm coming at this at a different angle than most other people who review the Steppenwolf, but the only thing I have seen here is a concert- and it was absolutely amazing. I was able to catch…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter P.

5 of 5 stars. Excellent! See everything here! They know how to have a good working ensemble and how to cater pieces to them which they can then masterfully cater to us the audience. This is a smart, tasteful,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly H.

5 of 5 stars. I have only been to a show in the garage theater but it was great. The atmosphere is perfect for a large show. It's very comfortable and makes for a good night out.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen F.

5 of 5 stars. I've been to Steppenwolf twice, both times as a volunteer usher. It's not a really large theater but the seats and views are good in the balcony and the main floor. Both shows I saw were great.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie K.

5 of 5 stars. I recently saw DIary of Anne Frank here and it was simply the best play I've seen in some time. My tickets were not on reserve as promised so my party had to sit in separate seats--overall it was a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony C.

5 of 5 stars. going to the Steppenwolf is nothing new, but theTraffic Series boggled my mind: http://www.steppenwolf.org/boxoffice/programming/traffic.aspx
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget E.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite theatre in Chicago. Always powerful, always badass.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5 of 5 stars. If you live in Chicago and haven't been to the Steppenwolf yet, you're wasting one of this city's most valuable resources. Sure, I've seen some not-so-great performances here. Not every single play…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

5 of 5 stars. It is such a pleasure to see a show here. First of all, the theater was designed as a theater (radical for Chicago), so you can see and hear from everywhere in the house. And it's comfortable. Who…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elisabeth A.

4 of 5 stars. The word that comes to mind when describing the Steppenwolf Theatre is "professional." I've been to 9 or 10 plays here and they have been without exception very well acted, directed, designed, etc.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

2 of 5 stars. I'm sure all the productions are wonderful. Two stars because the service is awful. A friend and I showed up at 7:28 for a 7:30 showing and the attendant refused to seat us. A friend in the audience…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by molly c.

5 of 5 stars. this place is awesome. wonderful performance space. great ensemble. this is true professional theater in Chicago. Go, just go. it's worth it. you will be bowled over by the talent.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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BEWARE OF THE VALET SERVICE

We recently used the Valet Service at The Steppenwolf when we dined at a nearby restuarant. When we came out to get our cars (2 if them), we were told one of the cars had been towed. After conversations with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Misse D.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite theatre in Chicago. Most of the performances are orginal and thought provoking. I'm irked by the lack of refreshments sold in the garage theatre though. It would be great if you could get…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Genuine Theater Dedication

One of the best places to see a show in Chicago. House ensemble aside, it's a wonderful venue. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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You won't find Susan Lucci here anytime soon

Is it me, or are soap opera actors some of the worst?! Sure, there are your Davd Canary's and your ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Legendary Chicago Theatre company

Begun in a church basement in Highland Park, this legendary Chicago Theatre company is a classic A...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Stan S.

5 of 5 stars. Some years ago, back in my cab driving days, I picked up Laurie Metcalf coming out of a bookstore on Wells St. and brought her back home to Steppenwolf on Halsted. You know Laurie who played Rosanne's…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacie G.

5 of 5 stars. I agree with this being a Chicago treasure. Provacative, sensual and dramatic theater. It is affecting.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

5 of 5 stars. One of the best theatres in Chicago. Went there once on a date and the show was extremely amazing - saw The Man Who Came To Dinner and the acoustics were amazing - we were in row CC and could hear…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia B.

5 of 5 stars. If there is one thing I truly appreciate, it's great acting and writing. You will find both here at Steppenwolf. This place is famous throughout the country for bringing in some of the best talent…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen M.

5 of 5 stars. This theater company is an absolute Chicago treasure. There are three or four theaters, all small enough for an intimate show. Superb acting and directing by Amy Morton, John Malkovich and Terry…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Takelya W.

4 of 5 stars. i've been here before to see the 'Bluest Eye' and 'Top Dog Underdog'. .these were great plays and i enjoyed them both. the theater is a nice size and there's cool pictures off all the actors/actresses…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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There is no equal!

This is the most important theatre company in America. They manage to do challenging work that is still accessible and entertaining. Founded by a bunch of 'kids' in the basement of a church (or so the legend...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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The Best Regional Theatre in the Nation

You can't beat the Steppenwolf for a sure thing. The theatre is some of the best you can find anywhere in the nation. I've seen many shows there and never leave dissapointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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Lives up to the hype

I saw the best stage acting ("Glengarry Glen Ross) ever at this famed theatre. What drew me is probably what draws most folks, their illustrious cast of former and current members. Names like John Malkovich,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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Chicago theater classic

Gary Sinise, Laurie Metcalf, John Malkovich...Some serious theater greats have come out of this company. Great place to see intense, high-quality, smart Chicago theater. Neat new space, too.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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