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.

Running Time

Running Time: 3 hours 20 minutes, including 2 Intermissions

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.

Watch & Listen

Cast & Artists

The Artists

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 Interviews the Playwright

Martha Lavey and Tracy Letts discuss the creative writing process.

Coming Home

Artistic Director Martha Lavey Interviews William Petersen

Ensemble Member Tracy Letts on writing August: Osage County

Tracy Letts discusses how the concept of family informs his newest play.

Five Minutes With Francis Guinan

Ensemble member Fran Guinan talks August, London and Art.

Just a little conversation...

Martin McDonagh and Tracy Letts interview each other and discuss their body of work.

Letter From the Artistic Director on August: Osage County

Artistic Director Martha Lavey on ensemble member Tracy Letts' examination of the American Family.

STC [heart] NYC

As was the case last year, two Steppenwolf productions will be showcased in New York City this year.

Steppenwolf and Fidelity Investments Inspire the Future

In May, Steppenwolf and Fidelity Investments honored two Chicago Public School teachers as recipients of Steppenwolf’s first-ever Inspire the Future Award.

Running Time

Running Time: 3 hours 20 minutes, including 2 Intermissions

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.
I don't know what it says about me that I have a greater affinity with the damaged. Probably nothing good.