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Steppenwolf

American  
[shtep-uhn-vawlf, step-uhn-woolf] / ˈʃtɛp ənˌvɔlf, ˈstɛp ənˌwʊlf /

noun

  1. a novel (1927) by Hermann Hesse.


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The Steppenwolf Theatre production at the Helen Hayes Theater, directed by Phylicia Rashad and featuring one of the best ensemble casts of the season, is intimidatingly good.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

There’s an overused song this time - “Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf - but it’s not clear if that’s for Aquaman, the man who wants to kill him or the Earth.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles has also halted productions for the rest of the 2023-24 season, and the influential Steppenwolf Theatre is shedding staff as its subscription base lags.

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2023

She added, “I had the same feeling in ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane,’ which is horrific and funny,” Metcalf said, referring to performing in the Steppenwolf production of Martin McDonagh’s play, back in 1999.

From New York Times • May 17, 2023

On the eve of Good Boys’ world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2007, the company’s artistic director, Martha Lavey, commented on the play’s focus on class.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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