Steppenwolf to honor Laurie Metcalf

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Steppenwolf Theatre will honor actress Laurie Metcalf, one of its founding members, at its annual Steppenwolf Women in the Arts luncheon to be held at noon on March 9, 2015 at a venue to be named.

Metcalf, who is widely known for her role as Jackie Harris on the long-running television show, “Roseanne,” and who has won Emmy and Obie awards for her work on the stage and on TV, will engage in a conversation with Steppenwolf’s artistic director, Martha Lavey, as part of the event.

For tickets phone (312) 654-5639 or visit http://www.specialevents@steppenwolf.org.

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