Steppenwolf Theatre

In Brief:

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company was founded in 1974 by the now famous actors Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, and Jeff Perry. Steppenwolf's dedication to the acting craft gives it the well-earned reputation for producing some of the finest theater productions in Chicago. The building itself houses three different theaters which offer three unique experiences.

Steppenwolf Theatre Seating Chart:

Downstairs Theatre seating chart
Upstairs Theatre seating chart

Steppenwolf Theatre Building Seating Capacity:

Downstairs Theatre: 515 seats
Upstairs Theatre: 299 seats
Garage Theatre: Approx. 100 (capacity varies based on production)

Steppenwolf Theatre Phone:

312-335-1650

Address:

1650 N. Halsted Street, Chicago

Steppenwolf Theatre online box office

Steppenwolf Theatre Parking:

Parking is available for $9 at the Steppenwolf's parking garage, located just south of the theater. Parking space is limited, so if driving it is best to arrive early -- the garage opens at 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Recommended Pre-/Post-Theater Dining:

Boka
Boka is a Contemporary American restaurant located just down the street from the Steppenwolf, and features award winning dining from Chef Giuseppe Tentori, who was once the chef de cuisine at the four star Charlie Trotter's.

About the Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago:

The Steppenwolf Theatre is one of Chicago's most respected theater companies, with a number of famous actors having graced its stage (and some that still do) such as John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Joan Allen, Laurie Metcalf and John Mahoney. The theater company continuously produces award winning productions that rack up such honors as Tonys, Pulitzer Prizes, and Joseph Jefferson Awards.

The Steppenwolf offers theatergoers 3 different experiences: the Downstairs Theatre is the largest space, and has pretty amazing production values for a theater of its size -- past performances have included such wonders as recreating a street during a rain storm in the show Three Days of Rain and a string quartet floating above the audience in their adaptation of A Clockwork Orange.

The Upstairs Theatre is a more intimate venue, producing one Steppenwolf subscription series play a season, as well as hosting other theater companies such as Lookingglass Theatre Company, Naked Eye Theatre Company and TurnAround Theatre. The size of the space also makes it perfect for solo pieces, where it has hosted performers such as Ricky Jay and David Sedaris. The Garage Theatre is the smallest performance space at Steppenwolf, and produces more experimental and upcoming theatre performers.