A young adult man named Beane is very quiet and socially awkward. His sister is very protective of him. Her husband tries to have him do a personality test, but Beane isn’t answering the questions in a satisfactory manor. One day, Beane comes home and catches a woman who is stealing from him. He starts a relationship with her and it causes a big change in him. He becomes very talkative and outgoing, but the sister suspects that something is off.

John Kolvenbach has written a very interesting play about a young man being awaken by love. It’s very funny and modern. The title sounds like it would be a musical, but it’s definitely a comedy. This production is very well done with a very impressive set created by Joe Schermoly and a superb cast.

Terry Bell (Routes, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime at Steppenwolf)  is fantastic as the young man who is strongly affected by the relationship. Isa Arciniegas (How to Defend Yourself, The Wolves) is very mischievous and sly as the burglar. Sarah Coakley Price (The Wolves) is exceptional as the concerned sister. Ryan Hallahan (Straight White Men, Pass Over) is so funny as her husband, constantly challenging her ideas.

See the full program here.

Love Song first premiered at Steppenwolf in 2006.

Cost of a ticket: $36

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Get tickets now for Love Song through April 21!

Quinn Delaney