William Petersen returns to Steppenwolf
- on February 27th, 2013
- in Billy News •
From the Chicago Time Out
Steppenwolf adds Slowgirl to Summer slate
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has added a production to this summer’s programming: Greg Pierce’s Slowgirl, to star ensemble member William Petersen with the fast-rising young actor Rae Gray.
Gray will play a New England teenager who, following a terrible accident, absconds to the Costa Rican retreat owned by her uncle, played by Petersen, to wait out the aftermath. Pierce’s play premiered last summer at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater as part of its LCT3 new-work initiative, where it received admiring reviews.
Steppenwolf ensemble member Randall Arney will helm the production in the Upstairs Theatre, running July 18–August 25. Tickets go on sale May 3.
Hi – I’m happy to hear that Billy will be returning to Steppenwolf. I can’t wait for the tickets to go on sale – it will be so good to have him back on the Stage in Chicago.
After the last episode of CSI (Forget Me Not) that revealed the possible split-up of Grissom and Sara, this news is most welcome!
oh, happy news!! After seeing him on stage 4 times, I know what a wonderful treat we are in for. Can’t wait. Thank you , Billy.
I’m so thrilled to hear this! I’ve seen him 3 times on stage & although I love all his movies & CSI, the stage is definately where he owns it!! Blackbird was the most amazing performance I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to see him back on stage. I had planned to vacation in Chicago in June, but now I’m rearranging all plans for the play. I wish we didn’t have to wait so long for tickets to go on sale!