Chicago Community Spotlight: Why ‘The Children’ Resonates at Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre Chicago thrives on thought-provoking art, and Lucy Kirkwood’s ‘The Children’ at Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre is a perfect example of local theatre making a difference. This drama confronts questions about personal responsibility and the impact of our choices—topics that connect deeply with Chicagoans who value community, sustai…

What To Expect: ‘The Children’ at Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre Lucy Kirkwood’s acclaimed play ‘The Children’ is landing at the Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre, inviting audiences into a powerful story about responsibility and the legacy we leave behind. Set in a world where past choices echo into the present, the drama explores the moral dilemmas faced by two retired nuclear engineers in the aftermath of a disaster. S…

Experience Theatre Like Never Before: Lucy Kirkwood’s ‘The Children’ at Steppenwolf! If you crave bold, thought-provoking drama, mark your calendars—‘The Children’ by Lucy Kirkwood is taking the stage at Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre in Chicago! This production pulses with urgency, delving into responsibility and the legacies we create, brought to life by award-winning actors in Steppenwolf’s famously intimate settin…