Source : Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune William Petersen joins Steppenwolf ensemble William Petersen, the longtime star of the TV drama “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and now an actor re-dedicated to Chicago theater, is becoming the 42nd member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s storied acting ensemble. “I’ve known many of these Steppenwolf guys for 30…
Posts Tagged ‘Steppenwolf’
Another Fantastic Fan Review
- on December 1st, 2008
- in WPAP Site Updates
Many thanks to Bobbi for sharing this wonderful review and great story of meeting Billy.
Fan Review
- on November 30th, 2008
- in WPAP Site Updates
We have another Fan Review of A Dublin Carol. Many thanks Karin.
Official Theater Reviews & Fan Reviews
- on November 26th, 2008
- in WPAP Site Updates
We’ve now tidied up these areas of the site. We have added some more Fan Reviews. Thanks to everyone who shared with us and please if you’ve seen the play and want to drop us a line. Our Official Review section is a lot more easy to read, whilst some of the pages are still very…
Gallery Update
- on November 26th, 2008
- in WPAP Site Updates
We have just uploaded to The Gallery a photo of the Dublin Carol poster that is being displayed at the Steppenwolf Theater, as well as a scan of the cover of the Dublin Carol Programme. We hope to have more scans from the programme at a later date. Thanks for sending Rosie.
Another Dublin Carol Review
- on November 24th, 2008
- in Billy News
From the Chicago Stage Review website. William Petersen plays John, the mostly recovering alcoholic undertaker. This is a meaty role and Petersen renders it with skill but there is noticeable trepidation as if he doesn’t fully allow himself to immerse in the character. Stephen Louis Grush plays Mark, his young assistant. Grush is convincing and…
Dublin Carol Extended until 4th January
- on November 22nd, 2008
- in Billy News
Reposting this news as the previous update had a glitch in the text causing the problem mentioned below. It’s now resolved. A Dublin Carol has been extended again until January 4th, and you can find a couple of great videos and a podcast regarding the play on the Steppenwolf website.
One more Dublin Carol Review
- on November 20th, 2008
- in Billy News
From the Chicago Reader A show this dark might be a hard sell at the box office without a name actor. The Steppenwolf staging has one: William Petersen of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, making his first onstage appearance here in ten years. The young actor-athlete—remembered for viscerally exciting performances in such productions as In the Belly of…
More Dublin Carol Reviews
- on November 19th, 2008
- in Billy News
5 more reviews for A Dublin Carol Time Out Magazine Chicago The Examiner NewCityStage Chicago Chicago Critic Steadstyle Chicago Thanks as always for the heads up, C.
Another Review of Dublin Carol
- on November 17th, 2008
- in Billy News
From Hedy Weiss of the Suntimes. Petersen’s beautiful performance as the most ambivalent of men is at once filled with vitality and a certain inner resignation, and this creates the perfect tension. After his nearly decadelong run on the small screen with “CSI,” it is great to have this actor back on a stage, and…