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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao at Goodman Theatre

Dates: 2/21/2026 - 4/5/2026

📍 Theatre: Goodman Theatre


170 N Dearborn St 60601


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.

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Goodman Theatre

170 N Dearborn St

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What shows have played recently at Goodman Theatre?

Iceboy! or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh (06/09/26-07/19/26)
Blood Memory (05/02/26-05/31/26)
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (03/28/26-04/26/26)
Holiday (01/31/26-03/01/26)
Revolution(s) (10/04/25-11/09/25)
Ashland Avenue (09/06/25-10/05/25)
The Magic Parlour (09/01/25-08/31/26)
Theater of the Mind (09/01/25-08/31/26)
A Christmas Carol (01/01/25-01/01/25)

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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.

Where is Goodman Theatre located?

Goodman Theatre is at 170 N Dearborn St.

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