Theater of the Mind at Goodman Theatre
Dates: 3/11/2026 - 5/31/2026
📍 Theatre: Goodman Theatre
333 N La Salle Dr
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 443-3800
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It’s all inside your head. But is any of it real?
Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar, and presented by The Goodman, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical experience you’ll see, feel, taste and hear.
Inspired by both historical and current neuroscience research, the show takes you on an intimate and immersive journey inside how we see and create our worlds. Peer behind the curtain of the physical realm as you move through a series of rooms with your guide, where you’ll participate in thought-provoking experiences—and marvel at the wonders of your mind.
Get tickets for Theater of the Mind HERE.
Theater of the Mind takes place in the Reid Murdoch Building (333 North LaSalle Street) in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Theater of the Mind is recommended for ages 12+.
Learn more at TheateroftheMindChicago.com
News About Theater of the Mind at Goodman Theatre
THEATER OF THE MIND to Host Accessible Performances During Disability Pride Month
July 15, 2026 Goodman Theatre's Theater of the Mind, created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, will offer relaxed, ASL-interpreted, and audio-described performances in Chicago during Disability Pride Month.
THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Tour and More Set for The Goodman Summer Programming
June 23, 2026 Goodman's Centennial 25/26 Season will conclude with programming for all ages, interests and neighborhoods. The theater has unveiled its 4th annual partnership with Chicago Park District’s “Night Out in the Parks” to present The Lizard y El Sol.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, AMERICAN IDIOT and More Set for Goodman Theatre 26/27 Season
May 20, 2026 Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins have revealed the 2026/2027 Season line-up, beginning this fall. With 12 productions—five world or Chicago premieres, a reinvestigated classic and more.
THEATER OF THE MIND Extends Through Summer, Adds $99 Date Night Package
May 08, 2026 Goodman Theatre's THEATER OF THE MIND, the immersive experience created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, extended its run after nearly 20,000 tickets sold, and announced a new $99 'Make it a Date Night' package.
VIDEO: First Look at THEATER OF THE MIND at Goodman Theatre
March 31, 2026 Goodman Theatre has released first look footage of Theater of the Mind, the immersive theatrical experience co-created by Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar, now extended through July 12, 2026 by popular demand.
Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre
March 29, 2026 THEATER OF THE MIND is an engaging, interactive, and fun tour through the senses.
THEATER OF THE MIND Extends Run Through July Due to High Demand
March 23, 2026 Goodman Theatre has extended Theater of the Mind in Chicago following a sold-out preview period. The immersive experience by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar will now run through July.
David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar's THEATER OF THE MIND Cast Announced
February 09, 2026 Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for Theater of the Mind, a new immersive theatrical experience co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar. The all-Chicago company will guide audiences through an intimate, small-group journey.
David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar’s THEATER OF THE MIND Now On Sale At Goodman Theatre
November 24, 2025 Goodman Theatre will present THEATER OF THE MIND as part of its Centennial 25/26 Season beginning March 11, 2026. The immersive experience by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar has already sold out nearly 200 performance time slots in its first two weeks of sales.
David Byrne's THEATER OF THE MIND to Make Chicago Debut at The Goodman
October 28, 2025 Goodman Theatre's presentation of Theater of the Mind, by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne with writer Mala Gaonkar, will make its Chicago debut at the Reid Murdoch Building.
Goodman Theatre and DCASE to Present PRODUCE 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER
July 14, 2025 Goodman Theatre is teamig up with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to generate an unprecedented celebration of the artistic fabric of Chicago, offered entirely FREE of charge. Learn more!
New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
February 25, 2025 Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.
WBEZ 91.5 FM and Vocalo 91.1 FM To Air A CHRISTMAS CAROL Audio Play This December
October 30, 2020 As the holiday season approaches in Chicago amid a global pandemic, Goodman Theatre is partnering with public media stations WBEZ 91.5 FM and Vocalo 91.1 FM to bring its iconic Chicago tradition to Chicagoland homes this year.About the Theatre
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Where is The Goodman Theatre located?
The Goodman Theatre is at 333 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL.
What is the history of Goodman Theatre ?
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.
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