Synopsis
Things are looking up for recovering alcoholic Jackie and his girlfriend Veronica—until Jackie spots another man's hat in their apartment and embarks on a sublimely incompetent quest for vengeance. Fast-paced and uproarious, Mother is a gleefully foul-mouthed look at modern love and other addictions. Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, director of the acclaimed Broadway premiere, returns to direct the Steppenwolf production.
Please note this play contains adult language: an honest, authentic mash-up of poetry and profanity (that’s a lotta fun).
Running Time
Content Advisory
Additional Information
Special Performances
Sunday, February 3 at 7:30pm
Open Captioning
Saturday, February 9 at 3pm
Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, February 17
Touch Tour: 1:30pm
Curtain: 3pm
Watch & Listen
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author: Stephen Adly Guirgis
- Directed by: ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro
- Scenic Design: Todd Rosenthal
- Costume Design: Linda Roethke
- Lighting Design: Don Holder
- Sound Design: Michael Bodeen
- Sound Design: Rob Milburn
- Composition: Gabriel Ruiz
- Sound Design: Rob Milburn
Featured Ensemble Members
The Cast
Reviews
"Funny and unflinching…fierce and affecting."
–Daily Herald
"Fast, flashy, and tremendously assured… absolutely masterful."
–Chicago Reader
"Brand new way to look at love and addiction…bold, compassionate, highly articulate and deceptive Stephen Adly Guirgis drama."
—Chicago Tribune
"It's fearless—go see this play!!"
—Kathy, Facebook
"Surprisingly heartfelt…fast-moving emotional carousel ride."
—Chicago Sun-Times
"The cast of Motherf**ker prove themselves to be, well, a tough bunch of motherf**kers…certainly worth it."
—Gapers Block
"@SteppenwolfThtr has a HIT on its hands. Just saw a preview, you should make plans to go see it!"
—Scott, Twitter
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Program Articles
A welcome letter from Artistic Director Martha Lavey
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