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Mozart vs Salieri! Amadeus at Steppenwolf Theatre (Through January 25, 2026)

Amadeus was first performed in 1979 at the Royal Nation Theatre in London. In 1981, it opened on Broadway. In 1984, the film version starring F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, and Elizabeth Berridge was released. 

In the fictional story, Antonio Salieri is jealous of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He doesn’t want to just be the second-best composer and his thoughts turn to murder. 

David Darrow is outstanding as Mozart, full of life and energy.  Ian Barford (Betrayal, Another Marriage) is excellent as Antonio Salieri, who does everything he can to thwart Mozart’s career.

See the program here

Cost of a ticket: $112

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Discounted +

Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Good Price > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for Amadeus through January 25th. 

Quinn Delaney