The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a world-premiere adaptation by Marco Antonio Rodriguez, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Díaz. Directed by Wendy Mateo, the story follows Oscar, a nerdy Dominican college freshman, who, despite his unique struggles and the dark history that haunts his family, seeks love and purpose in both New Jersey and Santo Domingo. The production explores themes of identity, hope, and resilience against the backdrop of cultural expectations and personal desires.
Holiday (1/31/26-3/1/26)
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (3/28/26-4/26/26)
Blood Memory (5/2/26-5/31/26)
Iceboy! or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh (6/9/26-7/19/26)
Revolution(s) (10/4/25-11/9/25)
Ashland Avenue (9/6/25-10/5/25)
The Magic Parlour (9/1/25-8/31/26)
Theater of the Mind (9/1/25-8/31/26)
A Christmas Carol (1/1/25-1/1/25)
Clyde's (9/10/22-10/9/22)
Dana H. (9/6/19-10/6/19)
The Jungle Book (6/21/13-7/28/13)
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (4/27/13-6/2/13)
Goodman Theatre, Chicago’s oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, has won international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer, the Goodman is committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. Central to that mission is the Goodman Artistic Collective, a diverse group of outstanding theater artists whose distinctive visions have given the Goodman an artistic identity of uncommon richness and variety. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity and community—Goodman Theatre seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.
Goodman Theatre is at 170 N Dearborn St.
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) | |
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A Carpenters Christmas
Raue Center For The Arts (12/10 - 12/10) | |
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Miracle on South Division Street
Citadel Theatre (11/14 - 12/14)
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A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13) CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) | |
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Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) | |
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Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/11 - 12/11) | |
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A Neil Diamond Story
Raue Center For The Arts (1/30 - 1/30) | |
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Doc Ashton and the Root Canals Christmas Big Band Extravaganza
St James United Methodist Church (12/21 - 12/21) | |
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Theater of the Mind
The Goodman Theatre (3/11 - 5/31)
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Luca Stricagnoli with Special Guest Meg Pfeiffer
ECC Arts Center (4/10 - 4/10) | |
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The Real Housewives of The North Pole
Hell in a Handbag Productions (11/20 - 1/4) | |
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