Synopsis
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point. August: Osage County traveled to Broadway in 2007 and played an open run at the Music Box Theatre.Running Time
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Ensemble members Amy Morton and Jeff Perry with Deanna Dunagan
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Ensemble members Tracy Letts and Anna D. Shapiro
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Deanna Dunagan as the family matriarch
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Playwright Tracy Letts
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Dennis Letts as the family patriarch
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Ensemble member Sally Murphy as Ivy
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro directs
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Ensemble members Rondi Reed and Francis Guinan as Aunt Mattie Faye and Uncle Charlie
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Ensemble members Jeff Perry and Amy Morton as Bill and Barbara Fordham
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Deanna Dunagan and Kimberly Guerrero
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of August: Osage County in rehearsal for the world premiere play by ensemble member Tracy Letts.Fawn Johnstin with ensemble members Jeff Perry and Amy Morton
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Ensemble members Rondi Reed, Francis Guinan and Sally Murphy
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Deanna Dunagan
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Ensemble members Francis Guinan and Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Ensemble members Sally Murphy and Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Dennis Letts and Kimberly Guerrero
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Set design by Todd Rosenthall
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Ensemble member Amy Morton and Fawn Johnstin
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.The company
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Ensemble members Rick Snyder and Mariann Mayberry
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Ensemble members Rondi Reed and Amy Morton
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Deanna Dunagan
credit: Michael Brosilow
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.The company
credit: Jay Geneske
August: Osage County in Production
When their patriarch vanishes, the Weston clan must return to their three-story home in rural Oklahoma to get to the heart of the matter. With rich insight and brilliant humor, Letts paints a vivid portrait of a Midwestern family at a turning point.Crowd cheering
credit: Bob Carl
August: Osage County Tony Party
Steppenwolf friends and family celebrate the nominations and wins for August: Osage County during a live telecast of the Tony Awards in the Downstairs Theatre.Tracy Letts receiving a Tony
credit: Bob Carl
August: Osage County Tony Party
Steppenwolf friends and family celebrate the nominations and wins for August: Osage County during a live telecast of the Tony Awards in the Downstairs Theatre.Crowd cheering
credit: Bob Carl
August: Osage County Tony Party
Steppenwolf friends and family celebrate the nominations and wins for August: Osage County during a live telecast of the Tony Awards in the Downstairs Theatre.Deanna Dunagan receiving a Tony
credit: Bob Carl
August: Osage County Tony Party
Steppenwolf friends and family celebrate the nominations and wins for August: Osage County during a live telecast of the Tony Awards in the Downstairs Theatre.Crowd cheering
credit: Bob Carl
August: Osage County Tony Party
Steppenwolf friends and family celebrate the nominations and wins for August: Osage County during a live telecast of the Tony Awards in the Downstairs Theatre.Ensemble member Anna Shapiro receiving a Tony
credit: Bob Carl
August: Osage County Tony Party
Steppenwolf friends and family celebrate the nominations and wins for August: Osage County during a live telecast of the Tony Awards in the Downstairs Theatre.Ensemble member Tracy Letts in the crowd at the Tonys
credit: Bob Carl
August: Osage County Tony Party
Steppenwolf friends and family celebrate the nominations and wins for August: Osage County during a live telecast of the Tony Awards in the Downstairs Theatre.Ensemble members Gary Cole, Ian Barford and Jeff Perry
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.Deanna Dunagan with ensemble members Anna D. Shapiro and Mariann Mayberry
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.Ensemble members Martha Lavey, Gary Cole and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.Ensemble member Jeff Perry with Chelcie Ross
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.Cast of August: Osage County with Board of Directors and staff
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.Cast of August: Osage County with Board of Directors and staff
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.Board of Directors and staff
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.Ensemble member Sally Murphy, Deanna Dunagan and ensemble member Rondi Reeed
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.The cast and set
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Ensemble members Amy Morton and Jeff Perry
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Gary Wilmes, ensemble member Rondi Reed, Molly Ranson and Paul Vincent O'Connor
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Deanna Dunagan with ensemble members Sally Murphy and Rondi Reed
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Ensemble member Rondi Reed
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Molly Ranson, ensemble member Rondi Reed and Paul Vincent O'Connor
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Deanna Dunagan
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Ensemble member Sally Murphy with Deanna Dunagan (top) ensemble member Amy Morton with Kimberly Guerrero and ensemble member Mariann Mayberry (bottom)
credit: Grant Sparkes-Carroll
August:Osage County in Production at Sydney Theatre Company
Most of the original Chicago, Broadway and London cast members of Steppenwolf’s critically-acclaimed play August: Osage County have reassembled for a six-week run at Australia’s prestigious Sydney Theatre Company (Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton, Artistic Directors) from August 13 – September 25, 2010. The Sydney cast includes: ensemble members Gary Cole, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry and Rondi Reed with Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Molly Ranson, Chelcie Ross, Troy West and Gary Wilmes.Todd Rosenthal's Tony Award Acceptance Speech
Scenic Designer Todd Rosenthal gives his Tony Award acceptance speech for August: Osage County.Deanna Dunagan's Tony Award Acceptance Speech
Actress Deanna Dunagan gives her Tony Award acceptance speech for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for August: Osage County.Anna D. Shapiro's Tony Award Acceptance Speech
Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro gives her Tony Award acceptance speech for Best Direction of a Play for August: Osage County.Tracy Letts' Tony Award Acceptance Speech
Ensemble member Tracy Letts gives his Tony Award acceptance speech for Best Play for August: Osage County.A Day in the Life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Go behind the scenes and explore a day in the life of Steppenwolf Theatre Company with behind-the-scenes looks at Harriet Jacobs, Dead Man's Cell Phone, Carter's Way, August: Osage County and Superior Donuts.Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author:ensemble member Tracy Letts
- Directed by: ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro
- Costume Design: Ana Kuzmanic
- Assistant Stage Manager: Michelle Medvin
- Scenic Design: Todd Rosenthal
- Original Music: David Singer
- Dramaturg: Ed Sobel
- Stage Manager: Deb Styer
- Sound Design: Richard Woodbury
- Lighting Design: Ann G. Wrightson
Featured Ensemble Members
Reviews
-Chicago Tribune
"Deep and highly entertaining work, consistently rich, raw and intense, filled with viciousness and vicious wit."
-Variety
"Highly Recommended"
-Chicago Reader
"Hugely ambitious drama, intensely literate"
-Chicago Sun-Times
"A major, not-to-be-missed new American work."
-Chicago Tribune
"The grand American family drama...is alive and well and living at the Steppenwolf in Chicago"
-Variety
Program Articles
Martha Lavey and Tracy Letts discuss the creative writing process.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey Interviews William Petersen
Tracy Letts discusses how the concept of family informs his newest play.
Ensemble member Fran Guinan talks August, London and Art.
Martin McDonagh and Tracy Letts interview each other and discuss their body of work.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey on ensemble member Tracy Letts' examination of the American Family.
As was the case last year, two Steppenwolf productions will be showcased in New York City this year.
In May, Steppenwolf and Fidelity Investments honored two Chicago Public School teachers as recipients of Steppenwolf’s first-ever Inspire the Future Award.