First produced in 1977, three years before Ronald Reagan was elected president, ‘Curse’ has only gained power as an indictment of late-stage capitalism.

And while they might be cliche, Raven Theatre’s incendiary production of Sam Shepard’s violently intense “A Lie of the Mind” is definitely all three. Running through March 22, the ...

And a terrible act of violence that forever changes the trajectory of eight people's lives. Sam Shepard's A LIE OF THE MIND follows two families, connected by marriage, as they grapple with the ...

With “Fool for Love” playing at the Steppenwolf Theatre and now “A Lie of the Mind” at the thriving Raven Theatre, Chicago is having something of a Sam Shepard revival. The late ...

But this thrilling play by the late playwright Sam Shepard is more than just any old spat between former lovers. “Fool for Love” taps into all kinds of mythical tropes, including the Old West ...

Through Shepard's signature blend of dark humor and unsettling drama, the play presents a stark commentary on post-9/11 America and the erosion of personal freedoms. Director Shaylene Riffel ...