CHICAGO, IL (January 28, 2025) – True Tickets, a trailblazer in secure digital ticket delivery, is proud to announce its partnership with Steppenwolf Theatre, the world-renowned ensemble theatre company based in Chicago. This collaboration brings True Tickets’ innovative digital ticketing solutions to Steppenwolf’s legendary stage, ushering in a new era of convenience, security, and data-driven engagement for patrons.
Steppenwolf Theatre, founded in 1976 by Gary Sinise, Jeff Perry, and Terry Kinney, has grown from its humble origins in a church basement to an internationally acclaimed cultural institution. Over its five-decade history, Steppenwolf has become synonymous with cutting-edge theatrical productions and an award-winning ensemble that includes actors, directors, and playwrights of global renown. This partnership reflects Steppenwolf’s ongoing commitment to innovation and audience engagement while preserving the intimate, transformative theater experience it is celebrated for.
“With a legacy as iconic as Steppenwolf’s, it’s an honor to support their vision by delivering a seamless and secure ticketing experience,” said Ken Lesnik, Head of Business Development, True Tickets. “Our partnership ensures that Steppenwolf’s patrons enjoy not only unforgettable performances but also the peace of mind that comes with reliable digital ticketing.”
True Tickets’ digital ticketing platform integrates with Steppenwolf Theatre’s systems to offer patrons enhanced digital ticket management and reduced risk of fraud, as well as allowing the venue greater control over ticket redistribution. These capabilities align with Steppenwolf’s reputation for excellence and its mission to create connections between artists and audiences in meaningful ways.
“Steppenwolf Theatre is excited to partner with True Tickets to streamline and secure the ticketing experience for our patrons,” said E. Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director, Steppenwolf Theatre. “As we continue to push the boundaries of storytelling on stage, we’re equally committed to elevating the experience off stage through technology and innovation.”
Located at 1650 N Halsted St in Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre attracts audiences from around the globe to its acclaimed productions. With True Tickets as its partner, the theatre joins a growing list of cultural institutions embracing the future of ticketing technology to deepen engagement and build stronger connections with their communities.
For more information about True Tickets, visit www.TrueTickets.com. To learn more about Steppenwolf Theatre, visit www.steppenwolf.org.
About Steppenwolf Theatre
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is the nation’s premier Ensemble Theater with 49 members who are among the top actors, playwrights and directors in the field. Thrilling, powerful, groundbreaking productions — from Balm in Gilead and Grapes of Wrath to August: Osage County, Downstate and The Brother/Sister Plays — have made this theatre legendary. Founded in 1976, Steppenwolf started as a group of teens performing in the basement of a church. Today, the company's artistic force remains rooted in the original vision of its founders: an artist-driven theatre, whose vitality is defined by its appetite for bold and innovative work. Every aspect of Steppenwolf is rooted in its Ensemble ethos, from the intergenerational artistic programming to the multi-genre performance series LookOut, to the nationally recognized work of Steppenwolf Education and Engagement which serves nearly 15,000 teens annually. While grounded in the Chicago community, more than 40 original Steppenwolf productions have enjoyed success nationally and internationally, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, Sydney, Galway and Dublin. Steppenwolf also holds accolades that include the National Medal of Arts, 12 Tony Awards, and more. Led by Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis, Executive Director Brooke Flanagan and Board of Trustees Chair, Keating Crown — Steppenwolf continually redefines the landscape of acting and performance.
Steppenwolf’s Mission: Steppenwolf strives to create thrilling, courageous and provocative art in a thoughtful and inclusive environment. We succeed when we disrupt your routine with experiences that spark curiosity, empathy and joy. We invite you to join our ensemble as we navigate, together, our complex world. steppenwolf.org, facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre, twitter.com/steppenwolfthtr and instagram.com/steppenwolfthtr.
About True Tickets
True Tickets is a secure contactless digital ticketing service that puts venues and event organizers in control of their tickets and in communication with their true audience. Currently available to Tessitura Network members, True Tickets' business-to-business solution integrates with primary ticketing systems, empowering its partners to leverage the advantages of digital-native tickets to ensure extraordinary live experiences for their guests. With True Tickets, ticket issuers can set rules and track ticket custody, limit the excesses of the secondary market, and restore direct relationships between their audiences and the live events they love. For additional information, please visit True-Tickets.com or follow True Tickets on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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