I don't know what it says about me that I have a greater affinity with the damaged. Probably nothing good.
Synopsis
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.
August: Osage County traveled to Broadway in 2007 and played an open run at the Music Box Theatre.
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Reviews
"Staggeringly ambitious, staggeringly successful"
-Chicago Tribune
"Deep and highly entertaining work, consistently rich, raw and intense, filled with viciousness and vicious wit."
-Variety
"Highly Recommended"
-Chicago Reader
"Hugely ambitious drama, intensely literate"
-Chicago Sun-Times
"A major, not-to-be-missed new American work."
-Chicago Tribune
"The grand American family drama...is alive and well and living at the Steppenwolf in Chicago"
-Variety
Program Articles
Artistic Director Martha Lavey on ensemble member Tracy Letts' examination of the American Family.
Martin McDonagh and Tracy Letts interview each other and discuss their body of work.
Tracy Letts discusses how the concept of family informs his newest play.
As was the case last year, two Steppenwolf productions will be showcased in New York City this year.
Martha Lavey and Tracy Letts discuss the creative writing process.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey Interviews William Petersen
Ensemble member Fran Guinan talks August, London and Art.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey on ensemble member Tracy Letts' examination of the American Family.
Martin McDonagh and Tracy Letts interview each other and discuss their body of work.
Tracy Letts discusses how the concept of family informs his newest play.
In May, Steppenwolf and Fidelity Investments honored two Chicago Public School teachers as recipients of Steppenwolf’s first-ever Inspire the Future Award.
As was the case last year, two Steppenwolf productions will be showcased in New York City this year.