Martha Lavey Way
Linda Zabors
Martha Lavey was the Artistic Director of Chicago’s famous Steppenwolf Theater Company for twenty years. She was also an actor. Her first performance with Steppenwolf was in 1981 a production of “Savages” by John Malkovitch. Martha appeared in many productions in Chicago theater including: Goodman, Victory Gardens, Remains, and Northlight Theaters. She joined the company at Steppenwolf in 1993 and became the Artistic Director in 1995. During this time Steppenwolf became a theater which introduced Tony Award winning productions and performances destined for Broadway. It became an an incubator and launching pad for new works and highly acclaimed remakes established works.
Alumni
Northwestern University, BS, MA, Doctorate
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Honorary Martha Lavey Way
1650 N. Halsted Street
Approved: 2017
Ward: 43
Alderman: Smith
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
b. February 20, 1957. Kansas
d. April 2017. Age 60. Chicago
Near
Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N. Halsted