Synopsis
The Gift leads this innovative take on the Shakespearean classic—a production originally planned by the disbanded Next Theatre of Evanston—presented in Steppenwolf’s Garage Theatre. Experience some of the finest actors in the Chicago theater community coming together to tell the outrageous rise and reign of Richard.
In partnership with The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours 35 minutes, including 1 Intermission
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.
Special Performances
Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, March 27
Touch Tour: 2pm
Curtain: 3:30
Open Captioning
Sun, April 3 at 3:30pm
Come Closer
Sunday, April 24 at 3:30pm
Every $50 ticket to this performance includes a post-show cast conversation, drinks, and themed appetizers. These sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today.
Sunday, March 27
Touch Tour: 2pm
Curtain: 3:30
Open Captioning
Sun, April 3 at 3:30pm
Come Closer
Sunday, April 24 at 3:30pm
Every $50 ticket to this performance includes a post-show cast conversation, drinks, and themed appetizers. These sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today.
Watch & Listen
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Lighting Design: J.R. Lederle
- Sound Design: Kevin O'Donnell
- Directed by: Jessica Thebus
- Fight Choreographer: John Tovar
- Scenic Design: Jacqueline Penrod & Rick Penrod
- Costume Design: Sully Ratke
- Fight Choreographer: John Tovar, SAFD
- Dramaturgy: Michael Petersen
Reviews
“Thornton, a superb actor, is surrounded by a fire-breathing cast in this volcanic production.”
– Chicago Sun-Times
– Chicago Sun-Times