Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the second round of programming for its “Lookout” series in the 1700 Theatre. The lineup is heavy on music and storytellers.
In chronological order, the slate includes:
Sept 8–10: Live lit show You’re Being Ridiculous features stories around the theme of “Skeletons”
Sept 23, 24: Writer-performer Fawzia Mirza’s solo play Me, My Mom & Sharmila
Sept 30: The band Beauty School marks the release of EP Ghost Beach
Oct 1: Legendary improv masters TJ & Dave
Oct 3, 10: Comedy group Dominizuelan turns the theater into community bar Tumbao
Oct 5: Piano blues band The Claudettes
Oct 8: Tales and Tunes with the Irish American Heritage Center
Oct 15: The Smiths/Morrissey tribute band The Handsome Devilz
Oct 21: Singer-songwriter Akenya
Oct 22: WildClaw Theatre presents the best of DeathScribe: An Evening of Radio Horror
Oct 26–28: Suzanne Petri and Steppenwolf ensemble member Robert Brueler share songs and stories in Torch, Sass and Swing!
Oct 29, 30: New York–based dance-performance project BOOMERANG presents Repercussion
Nov 3: Music from Charlie Strater and friends
Nov 5: Carolyn Hoerdemann and Maggie Graham host “live dating game show and cabaret” Looking for Love
Nov 9: Pivot Arts assesses the post-election landscape in Live Talk: The Day After
Nov 11, 12: Writer-performer Steven Strafford entertainingly recounts his time as a meth addict in solo play Methtacular!
Nov 18, 19: The Chicago Podcast Festival features live recordings of popular online shows