Amadeus
Written by Peter Shaffer
Directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro
November 6, 2025 - January 4, 2026 in the Ensemble Theater
Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild child. The two artists begin a vicious and thrilling duet, a rivalry that will define their lives and their legacies for years to come. Winner of 5 Tonys and 8 Academy Awards, Amadeus is the ultimate ode to ambition and musical genius, a brilliant requiem for a villain in history—but a hero in his own story. Vi saluto!
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Playwright - Peter Shaffer
- Director - Anna D. Shapiro
Featured Ensemble Members
- Antonio Salieri - Ian Barford
- Major-Domo - Robert Breuler
- Joseph II - K. Todd Freeman
- Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg - Francis Guinan
- Venticello 1 - Sally Murphy
- Baron Gottfried van Swieten - Yasen Peyankov
This lush and complex investigation of artists, art making and the meaning of life is as dynamic and complicated as our company—a product of the alchemy of madness and brilliance that seems to be, for better or worse, at the heart of any event worth remembering. What a perfect moment, and a perfect cast, for what I know will be a singular Steppenwolf production.
- Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro
Half Century. Full Throttle.
Welcome to Steppenwolf’s 50th season. Join us to celebrate and reflect on fifty years of what Steppenwolf has meant to you, to Chicago and to the American Theatre.
Or, just come watch some damn good theatre. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s always been about.
Additional Information
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.
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Half Century. Full Throttle.
Welcome to Steppenwolf’s 50th season. Join us to celebrate and reflect on fifty years of what Steppenwolf has meant to you, to Chicago and to the American Theatre.
Or, just come watch some damn good theatre. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s always been about.