Steppenwolf to Present Screening of National Theatre’s Phedre, Starring Helen Mirren
(© Charlotte MacMillan)
Steppenwolf Theatre will present the exclusive Chicago screening of the National Theatre of London’s performance of Phedre in its Downstairs Theatre, July 13 at 7:30 pm.
The play is written by Jean Racine, adapted by Ted Hughes, and directed by Nicholas Hytner. It stars Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, and Margaret Tyzack. The filmed version will also include a behind-the-scenes feature at the National Theatre.
Phedre is the pilot production of NT LIVE, a new initiative by UK’s National Theatre to broadcast performances of plays on cinema screens around the world. The performance will be filmed live in high-definition on June 25, and broadcast via satellite to more than 200 movie theaters and performing arts venues worldwide. Several arts venues, including Steppenwolf, will re-broadcast the production shortly after the live taping.
For more information, call 312-335-650, or visit www.steppenwolf.org.
