Synopsis

Music by Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman A re-imagining of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale "The Fall of the House of Usher" with live music. WORLD PREMIERE Experience the gothic tragedy of the Usher family, as retold by the heretofore silent character Madeline. Enter the House of Usher through the cellar door to find out exactly what happened between Madeline and her twin brother Roderick that led her to be sealed up in the tomb...alive.

Content Advisory

Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.

Cast & Artists

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Reviews

"Re-imagined ingeniously," Lady Madeline is "a rich blend of melodrama, ghoulish horror and... existential gloom... marvelously creepy and provocative."
-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

On Steppenwolf for Young Adults
"These productions often are among the best work the company presents."
-Chicago Sun-Times

Program Articles

Steppenwolf for Young Adults: Lady Madeline


Steppenwolf associate artist Jessica Thebus, Mickle Maher and Andre Pluess discuss Lady Madeline, their musical re-imagining of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher, a Steppenwolf for Young Adults production playing the weekends of February 11-26, 2006.

Content Advisory

Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person.If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects(such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.