Steppenwolf Theatre’s Company’s acclaimed Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf Gala 2024, an extraordinary evening celebrating 48 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St. in Chicago.
The unforgettable event begins with a unique opportunity to mingle with ensemble members and artists during a festive cocktail reception. The party continues with a gourmet seated dinner and live auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences with Steppenwolf’s artists. Party into the night with dancing to the beats of DJ Rae Chardonnay and an after-hours lounge. Attire is fun, urban chic. The evening will also include a celebratory toast to Northern Trust and CEO Michael O’Grady, in recognition of the company’s longstanding partnership with Steppenwolf.
Steppenwolf ensemble members celebrate at Gala 2023. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Steppenwolf’s annual Gala generates vital funding that provides an artistic home for its ensemble, brings bold and innovative theatrical experiences to the stage and creates educational programs that reach thousands of teens throughout the Chicago region.
Steppenwolf Theatre Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis comment, “As we ring in Steppenwolf's 49th season, this year's gala will embrace our ensemble's bold, irreverent and rock ‘n’ roll style of work and play. It's a special night where we get be the most motley version of our crew and will undoubtedly be a party to remember... if we can.”
Gala 2024 Co-Chairs include Bob and Amy Greenebaum and Ron and Paula Mallicoat.
Single tickets starting at $1,500 and tables for 2024 Gala are currently available online here or by contacting Steppenwolf’s Special Events Department at (312) 654-5632 or specialevents@steppenwolf.org.
Founding Sponsors: CRC Group, Caroline and Keating Crown, Nancy and Steve Crown and The Crown Family, GCM Grosvenor, Liz and Eric Lefkofsky, Northern Trust, Pritzker Traubert Foundation and Zell Family Foundation. Innovators: Allstate Insurance Company, Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation, Dennis and Karen Chookaszian, Bob and Amy Greenebaum, ITW, Kirkland and Ellis, LLP, Chris and Eileen Murphy, The Orlebeke Foundation, Anne and Don Phillips, PNC, The Sidley Austin Foundation and Sterling Bay.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a Chicago theater that is home to America’s ensemble. The company began performing in the mid-1970s in the basement of a Highland Park, IL church—today Steppenwolf is the nation’s premier ensemble theater with 49 members who are among the top actors, playwrights and directors in the field. Deeply rooted in its ensemble ethos, the company is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and making the Steppenwolf experience accessible to all. Groundbreaking productions from Balm in Gilead and August: Osage County to Downstate and Pass Over—and accolades that include the National Medal of Arts and 12 Tony® Awards—have made the theatre legendary. Artistic programming includes a membership series; a Steppenwolf for Young Adults season; and LookOut, a multi-genre performance series. The nationally recognized work of Steppenwolf Education engages more than 20,000 participants annually in Chicagoland communities promoting compassion, encouraging curiosity and inspiring action. While firmly grounded in the Chicago community, more than 40 original Steppenwolf productions have enjoyed success nationally and internationally, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, Sydney, Galway and Dublin. 2021 marked the opening of Steppenwolf’s landmark Lefkofsky Arts & Education Center—deepening the company’s commitment to Chicagoland teens and serving as a cultural nexus for Chicago. Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis are the Artistic Directors and E. Brooke Flanagan is Executive Director. Keating Crown is Chair of Steppenwolf’s Board of Trustees.
Steppenwolf’s Mission: Steppenwolf strives to create thrilling, courageous and provocative art in a thoughtful and inclusive environment. We succeed when we disrupt your routine with experiences that spark curiosity, empathy and joy. We invite you to join our ensemble as we navigate, together, our complex world. steppenwolf.org, facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre, twitter.com/steppenwolfthtr and instagram.com/steppenwolfthtr.