Steppenwolf hopes to support and deepen our audiences experience coming to Steppenwolf productions through public programs that are rooted in our mission of “celebrating the learner, maker and appreciator” in each of us. For each production, Steppenwolf partners with different organizations, artists, and more to offer workshops, chats, panels, community nights and more! Check out our upcoming events below:
Amadeus Events
Chicago Opera Theater and Steppenwolf present in collaboration with the The Driehaus Museum:
Rivalry, Myth, and the Legacy of Salieri
Driehaus Museum (50 East Erie Street)
Wednesday, November 19 | 7:00PM
FREE with RSVP
Who was Antonio Salieri – envious schemer, misunderstood genius, or history’s fall guy? Immortalized in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, Salieri remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures in classical music. This special evening, hosted in the historic Murphy Auditorium of the Driehaus Museum, invites you to step into the drama and discover the man behind the myth.
amadeus UNIVERSITY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Friday, November 21, 2025
6pm Mixer in The Loft | 7:30pm Performance
Arrive early for lite bites and networking with fellow college students before a performance of Amadeus! Join us in "The Loft" on the fourth floor of 1646 N. Halsted at 6pm and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Ensemble Theater. RSVP for the event HERE and click the button below to get tickets to the performance.
*The pre-show event is FREE, but college students can get tickets for $15 with a Student ID using code STUDENT15.
The Dance of Death Events
the dance of death THEATRE INDUSTRY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
6:00pm Mixer in Front Bar | 7:30pm Performance
Arrive early for catching up and networking with fellow artists and arts administrators in Chicago's theatre scene before a performance of The Dance of Death by August Strindberg! Join us in our Front Bar located at 1700 N. Halsted before the performance and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Downstairs Theater.
TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 13, 2025
the dance of death UNIVERSITY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Friday, Jan 30, 2026
6:00pm Mixer in Tap Bar | 7:30pm Performance
Post-show discussion immediately following the performance
Arrive early for lite bites and networking with fellow college students before a performance of The Dance of Death! Join us in our Tap Bar on the first floor of 1646 N. Halsted before the performance and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Downstairs Theater.
TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 13, 2025
Looking for a good deal?
We’re got you covered with a slate of ticket options for every situation—including twenty $20 tickets to every performance, half-priced rush tickets, Pay-What-You-Can and exclusive discounts for students.