About the Show
The cast and crew of Nothing On are scrambling to prepare for opening night, but despite their earnest efforts, the production is an absolute mess. Line flubs and lost props and missed cues, oh my! Can this beleaguered ensemble overcome egos and jealousies to pull the show together in time?
Onstage antics collide with offstage foibles in Steppenwolf’s production of Noises Off, the classic comedy that writes an ingenious, slapstick and zany tribute to “theatre-people” everywhere. By the end of this dizzying play-within-a-play, you won’t know stage right from left.
Noises Off will be performed in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater.
Noises Off STUDY GUIDE
We invite you to take a look at our Study Guide—an interactive resource created by Steppenwolf Education & Engagement to deepen your Noises Off experience. In addition to lesson plans and activities for the classroom, you will find articles, artist interviews and so much more!
Watch & Listen
Running Time
Content Advisory
If you have specific concerns about stage effects (such as strobe lights or fog/haze) that might have a bearing on comfort or well-being, or if you would like to know more about the age appropriateness of the performance, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Additional Information
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Director Anna D. Shapiro
- Playwright Michael Frayn
- Scenic Design Todd Rosenthal
- Costume Design Izumi Inaba
- Lighting Design Josh Epstein
- Sound Design Cricket Myers
- Dialect and Voice Coach Kate DeVore
- Violence Design R&D Choreography
- Intimacy Consultant Kristina Fluty
- Creative Producer Patrick Zakem
- Producing Director Tom Pearl
- Casting JC Clementz
- Casting Phyllis Schuringa
- Production Stage Manager Laura D. Glenn
- Assistant Stage Manager Kathleen Barrett
Featured Ensemble Members
- Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent - Audrey Francis
- Selsdon Mowbray/Burglar - Francis Guinan
- Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett - Ora Jones
- Frederick Fellowes/Philip Brent - James Vincent Meredith
The Cast
- Poppy Norton-Taylor - Vaneh Assadourian
- Brooke Ashton/Vicki - Amanda Fink
- Lloyd Dallas - Rick Holmes
- Garry Lejeune/Roger Tramplemain - Andrew Leeds
- Garry/Roger (Oct 25 - Nov 3) - David Lind
- Tim Allgood - Max Stewart
- Understudy - Alexandra Chopson
- Understudy - Joe Dempsey
- Understudy - Lucinda Johnston
- Understudy - Mark David Kaplan
- Understudy - Al' Jaleel McGhee
- Understudy - Felicia Oduh
- Understudy - Michaela Petro
- Understudy - Ricki Romano
Reviews
"★★★★—FAST, FURIOUS AND FEROCIOUSLY FUNNY"
- Daily Herald
Noises Off is "highly recommended... an evening filled with nonstop laughter"
- Chicago Theatre Review
"The cast performs this exhausting, chaotic show with precise and humorous execution"
- Broadway World
"Steppenwolf’s cast has put in the work and delivers a seriously zany show"
- Newcity
"At a time when most of us can use a good laugh, the timing is right for Noises Off”
- Daily Herald
Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, October 13 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)
Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Saturday, October 12 at 3:00pm
Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm
ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, October 18 at 7:30pm
Relaxed/Sensory-Friendly Performance:
Saturday, October 19 at 3:00pm
Education & Engagement
Steppenwolf supports the art on our stage with a number of free and discounted education and engagement programming throughout the season. Ranging from field trip opportunities, school residencies, arts workshops, teen nights, community partnerships and more! Whether you're a theatre learner, maker, or appreciator, check out our amazing programming here.
Community Events
chicago Theatre Night
A FREE Event* on Wednesday September 25
6:00PM | Pre-show event in Steppenwolf's Tap Bar (1646 N. Halsted St.)
7:30PM | Performance of Noises Off
Theatre professionals are invited to join us for a pre-show mixer honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. Partners for this event include Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), Teatro Vista and Urban Theater Company.
Teen Takeover
A FREE Event* on Saturday, October 12
3pm performance, Teen Takeover Event Immediately After
Connect with like-minded teens after a performance of Noises Off! Enjoy different art and activity stations and a post-show conversation with artists from the show. There will be music and snacks to keep the vibes going throughout the program.
ASL Pre-Show Mixer
Friday, October 18
6:30pm - Pre-show mixer in Tap Bar
7:30pm - Performance of Noises Off
Join us before the ASL-interpreted performance of Noises Off for a Deaf-centered pre-show mixer including one (1) free drink and an assortment of light bites! Build community, learn about upcoming ASL offerings and get insights into the show from our DASL, Joshua Castille.
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