Review: Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘Windfall’ weaves a powerful, if familiar, story of violence. But with a spectral twist The world premiere commission by Steppenwolf finds the Oscar-winning McCraney probing what comes after police brutality — a question that has haunted cities like Chicago.

★★★½! A @chicago.suntimes.com rave for @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's powerful world premiere of WINDFALL. Now playing through May 31, 2026. bit.ly/4tzYhTF

Steppenwolf’s ‘Windfall’ Explores a Father’s Grief and the Value of a Life A son lost in a clash with the police. A huge cash settlement on the table. And a father torn between staying put in Chicago or starting anew. That all-too-real dilemma is what underpins the play “Win...

📺WATCH: @wttw.bsky.social goes behind the scenes with the playwright and cast of @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's world premiere of WINDFALL. Now playing through May 31, 2026. bit.ly/4tT55LP

Alana Arenas brings raw power to 'Windfall' at Steppenwolf Steppenwolf ensemble member Alana Arenas talks playing multiple roles in Windfall, the power of ensemble theater and what she hopes audiences take home.

"Windfall asks us all 'What is your line in the sand?' When have the systems crossed that line and what are you willing to do about it?" @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social ensemble member Alana Arenas chats with Rolling Out about the world premiere of WINDFALL. ttps://bit.ly/4mziWoj

WCPT 820 Interview: Glenn Davis of Steppenwolf Theatre Company - Chew's Views with Richard Chew Richard Chew is joined by Glenn Davis, actor, producer and artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Steppenwolf’s new production, “Windfall,” plays through May 31.  (The interview was recorde...

🎧LISTEN: @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social Artistic Director Glenn Davis chats about Steppenwolf's impact on American theatre and the world premiere of WINDFALL with @heartlandsignal.bsky.social's Richard Chew! bit.ly/4tTmJPL

In ‘Windfall,’ Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney asks if money really buys justice for Black men Known for co-writing the acclaimed 2016 film “Moonlight,” McCraney will premiere his new work at Steppenwolf, featuring several heavy hitters from the cast of “Purpose.”

Can money buy justice?! Academy award-winning playwright and Steppenwolf ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney discusses @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's world premiere of WINDFALL with @chicago.suntimes.com & @wbez.org. Now playing through May 31, 2026. bit.ly/4dCRovP

In ‘Windfall,’ Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney asks if money really buys justice for Black men

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s new play “Windfall,” running through May 31 at Steppenwolf, follows a father who loses a child to police violence and stands to inherit a hefty sum from the government.

Inside Chicago's innovative Steppenwolf Theatre Company as it marks 50 years YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

A beautiful piece on @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's 50th Anniversary Season by @pbsnews.org NewsHour! Come celebrate with us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KLE...

Stage Top 5: April 2026 avery r. young’s Afro-surrealist opera, two Jazz Age tales and a new play by Tarell Alvin McCraney are among April’s top productions to see.

@steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's world premiere of WINDFALL by Oscar-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney begins previews April 9. Don't miss the next big thing! bit.ly/3NXnkk4

Laura Benanti and Alex Edelman to Bring Shows to Steppenwolf Theatre Company Steppenwolf Theatre Company will welcome award-winning performers Laura Benanti and Alex Edelman for two limited comedy engagements this summer, beginning with Laura Benanti's show in August.

Enjoy TWICE the laughs this summer! Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 2! bit.ly/4dULVAo

‘Angels in America’ and ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ are big winners at the 2026 Non-Equity Jeff Awards They were among 36 winners who took part in 27 different productions by Chicago-area non-union theater companies. The awards were presented in a ceremony Monday night at the Harris Theater.

🎉 Congrats to Kokandy Productions on 8 Non-Equity Jeff Award wins for AMÉLIE and JEKYLL & HYDE! 🏆
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@avillechamber.bsky.social's annual ANDERSONVILLE RESTAURANT WEEKS is officially underway, with prix fixe menus at 15 neighborhood eateries through March 29, 2026. Chef Paul Fehribach of Big Jones stopped by @wgntv.com to prepare one of his mouth-watering menu items! 🍽️ wgntv.com/midday-news/...

Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood to Star in Steppenwolf Theatre's WINDFALL Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for its world premiere of Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo.

Meet the cast of @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's world premiere of WINDFALL by Oscar-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight). Don't miss this a gripping new work playing April 9 – May 31, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater. via @broadwayworld.com bit.ly/4sGvXOA

@avillechamber.bsky.social's annual RESTAURANT WEEKS returns March 15 - 29. Uvae Chicago's Lindsey Anderson chats with FOX 32 Chicago about what's on the menu. bit.ly/4ltRYxL 🍷🍽️

Actor Jeff Perry in 'The Dance of Death' at Steppenwolf Theatre Jeff Perry is back at Steppenwolf, the world acclaimed Chicago theater he created with his pals Gary Sinise and Terry Kinney 50 years ago.

“You guys, we got a double doctorate in domestic mess! You want to see us fling ourselves at this one!” Ensemble member Jeff Perry chats with @abc7chicago.bsky.social about @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's hit dark comedy THE DANCE OF DEATH. Must close March 22, 2026. abc7chicago.com/post/actor-j...

Actress Kathryn Erbe in 'The Dance of Death' at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre this month Kathryn Erbe is a star of stage and screen and veteran Steppenwolf ensemble member.

Ensemble member Kathryn Erbe is back on the @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social stage for the first time in nearly three decades! She's starring in the dark comedy THE DANCE OF DEATH opposite Jeff Perry through March 22. @abc7chicago.bsky.social sat down with Erbe to discuss her homecoming. bit.ly/4rm2Yyx

Steppenwolf's next season to feature new play by Adam Rapp and Chicago premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "The Comeuppance"

After sending two plays to Broadway this past season, Steppenwolf is eager to maintain its reputation as “the place” to see the next big thing in American theater.

Steppenwolf's next season to feature new play by Adam Rapp and Chicago premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "The Comeuppance"

After sending two plays to Broadway this past season, Steppenwolf is eager to maintain its reputation as “the place” to see the next big thing in American theater.

Steppenwolf Theatre’s 2026-27 season will have several world premieres Coming next on Halsted Street: New work from Adam Rapp and Stephanie Alison Walker, both writers with ties to Chicago, and the return of both the director Tina Landau and the Pulitzer Prize-winning…

New work from Adam Rapp and Stephanie Alison Walker and the return of both the director Tina Landau and the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins feature in the 2026-27 season at Chicago’s illustrious Steppenwolf Theatre.

Steppenwolf Theatre’s 2026-27 season will have several world premieres Coming next on Halsted Street: New work from Adam Rapp and Stephanie Alison Walker, both writers with ties to Chicago, and the return of both the director Tina Landau and the Pulitzer Prize-winning…

Pleased to announce @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's 2026/27 Season! bit.ly/4cn0pIK

Hell in a Handbag to Present THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID at The Clutch Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, a new addition to its “Lost Episodes” parody series.

Hell in a Handbag Productions' popular 'Golden Girls' parody series returns this spring will a brand new episode. Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID. bit.ly/3ZUAnoR

What Was Caryl Churchill Smoking? And Other Chicago Highs This month's Sightlines checks in on a 'smoky riff' on a well-known Churchill play, Chicago theatre news, and a rising local lighting designer.

@americantheatre.org on the inspiration for The Story Theatre's world premiere of POT GIRLS. Now extended though March 8 at Raven Theatre. bit.ly/4cc5iEr

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA review- A Red Orchid Theatre in a winning premiere - Splash Magazines Worldwide A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells, Chicago, continues its 33rd Season with the Chicago premiere of BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA by Anna Ouyang Moench, 2019, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgeral...

The raves are still rolling in for A Red Orchid Theatre's hit Chicago premiere of BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA. Must close March 15, 2026. bit.ly/4ry0UnR 🦤🦉🐦‍⬛

Pot Girls expands and examines Caryl Churchill's vision - Chicago Reader Paul Michael Thomson's world premiere for Story Theatre is a smart, funny, and timely exploration of feminism, race, and class.

RECOMMENDED! @chicagoreader.com calls The Story Theatre's POT GIRLS "a glorious and heady world premiere!" Now extended through March 8, 2026 at Raven Theatre. bit.ly/46h1AFN

Steppenwolf’s 50th Anniversary Season production, "The Dance of Death" YouTube video by WGN News

@steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social ensemble members Jeff Perry and Kathryn Erbe stopped by the @wgntv.com morning show to chat with Robin & Larry about the ferociously funny revival of THE DANCE OF DEATH, playing through March 22, 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mija...

"This production definitely wows... loads of dark humor and devious drama for everyone to sink their teeth into" raves @dailyherald.com! Don't miss @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's THE DANCE OF DEATH through March 22! Full review here --> bit.ly/3MJqEi1

A Red Orchid Theatre's critically-acclaimed father-daughter drama BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICAN has announced a second and final extension through March 15, 2026. To celebrate, our stars stopped by @wgntv.com's "Spotlight Chicago" to chat about the hit show! 📺🦜 Watch here --> bit.ly/4rTaAcB

Review: Steppenwolf‘s ‘Dance of Death’ finds humor in the portrayal of deep unhappiness Director Yasen Peyankov, helped by Conor McPherson’s translation/adaptation and a first-rate cast, goes full bore into the funny, which makes a miserable marriage far more understandable, and the play...

★★★★! "This really is Steppenwolf acting at its very best, and that’s saying a whole lot" raves the @chicago.suntimes.com! Don't miss @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's modern take on the classic THE DANCE OF DEATH through March 22! bit.ly/4a5vkrw

From a New Steppenwolf Revival to a Nelson Algren Book Club, Here Are 5 Arts Picks for Your Weekend Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

It's opening weekend of @steppenwolfthtr.bsky.social's THE DANCE OF DEATH! Join us for this masterclass in marital warfare through March 22! via @wttw.bsky.social bit.ly/3ZnvHHF

Five Things to Do: February 6-8 What to do in Chicago this weekend.

@avillechamber.bsky.social's annual FIKA FEST is one of @chicagomag.com's "Five Thing To Do" this weekend (so do it!) bit.ly/4cetWEc

Join us this weekend for @avillechamber.bsky.social's FIKA FEST, including the Coffee & Hot Cocoa Crawl and The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange & Throwdown. We stopped by @fox32chicago.bsky.social for a preview! bit.ly/3NZGg1e ☕️🧩🇸🇪