Amazing theater started by stage and film actor, Gary Sinise who began the theater in the basement of a church many moons ago.He has performed with Tom Hanks on the screen.

I love this place. I had the pleasure to work with such an amazing people for more than 4 weeks at Steppenwolf Theatre and I’m already looking forward to be back soon.The Front Bar is also a great place to be around friends.

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

Love it location so close red line

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 always enjoy my visits to the Steppenwolf theater! In my opinion their programs are culturally well-rounded. As busy as it is, you can enjoy some drinks at the bar before the entertainment. The place is clean and friendly. You can also take your drinks, in a plastic cup, into the theater. I also appreciate their land acknowledgement prior to the start of each performance. Some performances also have guided post-show discussions like the one after, I am not your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Great theater. Great plays with great actors.

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.

Intimate setting...appropriate for show. Parking may be tough. High seats could use cushion upgrade.

Great theater, alot going on as they have two theaters on location. Second floor is smaller intimate setting. Hard to find parking, allow time for this. Clean bathrooms and friendly ushers. There is a bar with specialty drinks. Plenty of restaurants in area that are slightly expensive.

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

I love attending productions here. The ensemble members are award winning actors that bring productions to life! The theatre is the perfect size and it’s surrounded by amazing restaurants to go to before the production. If you’re looking for quality theatre productions there is no better theatre in Chicago than Steppenwolf Theatre!

Saw First Floor Theater production of Plano this evening. A wonderful evening of theater. Dont try to understand it, just enjoy.

An avid theater-goer, this is one of my favorite stomping grounds. And Im literally about an hour away.Still, so worth the trip. They consistently bring to life the mostthought-provoking, if not entertaining, productions. The scripts (and they are diverse, rich & unfailing discerning about putting on the work of the FINEST & complex playwrights, both new & old) are compelling, colorful narratives---thankfully, placed into the hands of some of the top actors in our fine city, so nary do they have a miss. I cant wait to continue to see what they do next. And yes, sadly, I will once again sit in HORRIBLE traffic to get there, just the cost of heading to the North side of the city where, fortunately, MAGIC awaits me. Yes, often enough its such a hassle to get around to the north side of the city from the south suburbs that I get distressed on the drives.... but afterward, theres never any residual thought in my mind that it might not be worth it. Just know... of course it is! Open yourself up, make that effort (if FAR like me), you will not be disappointed. oh and Yes, culture matters! I tell everyone as often as I can & its true (probably coining Chris Jones!).....Chicago literally has the BEST small storefront theater scene than in all the country (well OK....this isnt storefront but be very aware, those are often hidden gems, as well). Dont miss out!! Your mind can & is often transformed by GREAT theater if you allow yourself to experience it ---often & FULLY!

First time there. Easy to find, easy to navigate inside. The staff was helpful and courteous. The performance was something they were part of creating. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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

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

Saw BUG and the performance was great! The volunteer staff were a little rude but the play was amazing. Great ensemble!

I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to the theatre. Although, I did not have a ticket for a sold out event, I was able to get a seat last minute on standby. I would have been content to have drinks in the bar/cafe, even if I hadnt been able to get into the show! Staff is awesome here and the space is so comfortable and welcoming. I will definitely be returning soon.

Beautiful 1700 Theater, great chill hipster-vibe bar outside the theater for drinks before or after the show. And even a little cafe for a snack if youre rushing from work to the show, as I was.

Enough cannot be written about this ensemble company that might be based in lucky Chicago, but is international in both its renown and influence bringing craft, skill, talent and emotional power to willing audiences in this state of the art venue. Go.

Great local theatre

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.

A class theatre complex. Two stages plus a room on the north end of the complex with a full service bar for after the show socializing.South end of the complex has no frills rooms that has shows.Parking complex is present and a large scale construction project is going up between the main building and parking.Numerous and excellent productions.A mature and growing theatre family with an award winning ensemble.A city treasure.

BUG is the current play. The critics love it, most of the audience was exuberant. We hated it, every minute.

Great-sized venue to watch fantastic theatre; especially if its blocked well.

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.

I have been to almost two dozen live theatre venues in Chicago and Steppenwolf is by far the best. Its attention to detail, the actors abilities and nuances, the background and the employees all added up to a great experience!

Perfect sized theatre. Saw bug. Highly recommend. Bartenders were slow and useless.

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 is always a good place to go for theatre. Dance Nation was a good show, much better than I expected.

Beautiful set designs always. Saw show here directed by Anna D. Shapiro, starring Jimmy Smits

Vintage brilliance from Americas greatest living playwright.

Only been here once so far, but its a great Chicago theater, usually has great plays and I’d Highly recommend going to see a play!

Great neighborhood with lots of food nearby, And soon a new theater to enjoy as well!

Great venue, diverse and thought provoking works are performed here. Steppenwolf is the peoples theater!

Quality performances. Good seating is usually available. Great staff. Nice bar for waiting in.

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

One of the best plays I’ve ever seen! Staff was great and it was an awesome all around experience!

Always a great theater experience,

Fantastic space in a really lively area! The productions done here are always so inventive, thoughtful and engaging. I dont get here often but when I do, its such a great treat! Just finished seeing A Dolls house part 2. Enjoyed it immensely! Get here when you can.

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

Great place for theatre. You can have a cocktail or coffee on site beforehand.

Steppenwolf is one of the reasons why Chicago is a world-class theater town! Always excellent often experimental, Steppenwolf never disappoints!

There are two theaters in the building, one upstairs and one downstairs, which is the larger of the two. There isnt a bad seat in either of them. Downstairs there is a gift store that sells books and play- related items, the Front Bar, where beverages and a limited food menu are available, and a coffee counter. Segregated and unisex bathrooms are offered. The upstairs is smaller and more intimate, with a counter/bar that offers offers hot and cold beverages and snacks. Beverages may be taken into the theaters.The Steppenwolf Theater offers world-class plays and actors, many of whom are internationally known from theater, television, and movies. This is not Broadway in Chicago, but offers contemporary and classic plays that are complex, thought-provoking, and beautifully staged and performed.Go to the Steppenwolf to be challenged. Many nights post play discussions are held to let the intelligent and thoughtful audience work through and express their insights into, and questions about, the material covered in the plays.

Small theater in Chicago with a fantastic national reputation. We saw Lindiwe here, featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The music was wonderful.Purchasing tickets was easy and efficient.The theater had great sound, and our front row seats meant that we didnt miss a thing. I would definitely attend another production here, especially if music as good as this plays is a part of the program.The parking structure does not appear to be very sound, and is NOT handicapped accessible. They may be replacing it. Its certainly time!

The staff is very nice and helpful. Great customer service. The play was amazing and the actors all deserve a Tony.

Quality productions of new and old favorites. Multiple theaters in a bustling neighborhood.

The facility is great. Easy to get around, nice bar and eating area. The ticket box attendees were nice and thorough. The play was odd. I felt nothing most of the time for the characters. The vernacular was inappropriate for the time period.

Great location. Wonderful venue. Always have a great time when seeing shows here.

We arent usual theater goers but we had an excellent time, the production, acting and atmosphere was great. There are drinks downstairs and the theater is located in a very nice neighborhood

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.

First time coming to the Steppenwolf theater. Really liked the location and warmth welcoming feel.

It seemed lazy: forgotten lines, overacting, almost looked like the company didnt care what came off the stage & the audience should eat it anyway. I was amazingly disappointed at Steppenwolf.

There is not a bad seat in this theater. The play Familiar, was amazing! It covered family dynamics of culture, tradition, family secrets, love, and self identity. I would see this play again in this theater.Parking is right next to the theater, and there are several restaurants in the area to dine at afterwards.The staff at the theater were helpful and courteous.Everything about this experience was worth repeating.

Great staff, and loved the plays.

Great theater and actor, nice amenities too

So much fun! Great place!

I went to see Ladysmith Black Mamboza. I loved it!

A must go to if you are in Chicago. I like the box seats since you get more room and its the same price. Drinks arent too expensive and the bar area is excellent!

Building the new addition, it looks great.

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!

Great place to see a live performance. Snacks are pricy (pretzels, cookies, etc.) Will pack my own next time.

Great show. Really enjoyed Lindiwe.

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

Great theater, amazing production. Terrible bar service.

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.

The play was Bugs and it was outstanding.

After several years of going to New York City and enjoying the theater I often left thinking the best play I saw originated at Steppenwolf in Chicago. So now I save the money I would spend on airfare and expensive hotels and just take a train to Chicago a few times a year and Im never disappointed. Everyone should make Steppenwolf theater a regular stop on their immersion into the best of what theater can offer to life.

One of Chicagos finest theaters. Their performances are incredible, and the theaters are great. Perfect location as well, with so much to do both before and after the show. Chicago has such a great theater community, and the Steppenwolf is a real hidden gem. Go see a show here now!

Chicagos place for innovative theatre arts!

Steppenwolf is the top theater in Chicago for plays. Its always thought provoking. Ive been a subscriber for years!

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

One of the best theater companies.

Chicago cultural institution. Looking forward to seeing it post-renovation!

Im a long time member and never disappointed.

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.

My favorite theatre of the past 20 years in Chicago. Consistent quality and how the neighborhood had changed from long ago. Many restaurants to choose from for a pre- or post-show bite.

Great play and great theater!

Great theatre- Jon Michael Hill is a fantastic actor!

Excellent plays in a great space. The Red card is a great deal for folks in their 20s. Ive had a couple of issues with losing cards, needing to change tickets, etc and the customer service has always been impeccable.

Whats not to like? Amazing theater in the heart of Chicago.

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

If you are looking for a small, intimate great little theatre with exceptional entertainment, this is your venue. Saw a really good play here (Joan Allen is a member of the Theatre Company here) and had excellent seats with great prices. Refreshments at a good cost in the lobby to boot. Thanks so very much for this super nice venue.

Steppenwolf has such great theater! We are lucky to have it in Chicago!!

Love the challenging work of the Steppenwolf and the gorgeous new Front Bar. Non-gendered bathrooms and a small food menu plus cocktails and wine and beer make this a great space. Warm, cozy, and cool.

Was surprized at size of the theater and comfort of seats. We saw a play that was quite interesting. Very good.

Loved the service atmosphere and the play. Familiar is what we saw! Will definitely come back again!

The play was all right, but they insisted we provide our pronouns before we speak. I dont 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.

Steppenwolf has a mystique around it and is generally a great time. They pick the right shows for the current cultural moment, and even when, for example, a Tracey Letts play hits the wrong notes, the heart of the institution is in the right place. Newly renovated bar/coffee shop is a beautiful new gem. So easy to get to from the red line. Great area and vibe for some great theater.

Loved how they treat people there. Lovely and nice people. Definetly recommend to watch their plays.

Such a gem. We are so lucky in Chicago!

Been going there for over 30 years.. Great venue to watch live plays!!

Great atmosphere, very contemporary feel. I was here for the play Straight White Men. It was a great play. The actors were very good. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a bar serving hot, non-alcoholic drinks, wine and beer. Not expensive.

On behalf of the Aurora VA and Steppenwolf Theatres Having this night out for the Veterans is awesome. I got to meet Phylicia Rashad who put on one of the plays. They served us chicken dinner with all the sides. The staff and performers were awesome and I look forward to other nights to see plays

Great theatre! We saw the Doppelganger and it was fantastic!I bought a glass of wine before the show, and they offered an option to pre-purchase another glass for intermission which would be ready for me when I came out. I love that idea!If I had more time to go to the theatre, I would become a season ticket holder, no question.

Great shows and wonderful opportunities for emerging and established theater companies and actors.

The company of Steppenwolf is world renown and many of the actors who have gone on to fame still return. That being said, the shows are often infuriating. You may leave with no understanding of why this show was selected and wonder why you continue going year after year. If you want to see tomorrows stars or catch famous names on stage, this is the place. But be warned that the great acting is there, but the show may be off the wall.

One of the best venues in Chicago. Groundbreaking and legendary work. I still give it five stars, even if I wish they were more Avant Gard in their approach to what they stage. Like almost all big art institutions theyre a little trapped in the post-modern narrative.

I was in the smaller theatre to see/hear a performance by the #spektral quartet