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Goodman Theatre

170 N Dearborn St
60601

Goodman Theatre is a theatre in Chicago.

Upcoming Shows

College Night

Oct 28

Students can experience Dead Girl's Quinceañera plus a pre-show reception with all-you-can-eat pizza, soda and a discussion with a member of Goodman's Artistic Team.

College Night: Dead Girl's Quinceañera

Oct 28

Students can experience Dead Girl's Quinceañera along with a pre-show reception featuring all-you-can-eat pizza, soda and a discussion with a member of Goodman's Artistic Team.

Articles

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Zac Thriffiley · October 23, 2026

The Winter’s Tale—now playing and soon to run in repertory with the even wilder Midsummer Night’s Dream—provides audiences with an emotional, uplifting, and even redemptive story sure to thaw frozen hearts and provide a much needed escape.…

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge

by Angela Lin · October 22, 2026

Magic is a timeless art full of secrets, and as Parr reveals through the course of Time Traveler, history is even stranger and more serendipitous than we know.…

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem's FIREBIRD at The Auditorium

by Lauren Sheely · October 20, 2026

Saturday night brought the long-awaited return of Dance Theatre of Harlem to The Auditorium for a celebratory evening of dance that showcased the range and versatility of this 57-year old company, which had not been seen in Chicago since 2016.…

Review: Backyard Theatre's RED BIKE at Berger Park Coach House

Review: Backyard Theatre's RED BIKE at Berger Park Coach House

by Angela Lin · October 19, 2026

Backyard Theatre Company’s production of Red Bike is an enchanting, imaginative story from a kid’s perspective about growing up and seeing the town you’ve grown up in change, and the formative stuff and thoughts that shape who we are as a result. …

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's A DARK WOOD at Greenhouse Theater Center

Review: Tin Drum Theatre's A DARK WOOD at Greenhouse Theater Center

by Angela Lin · October 18, 2026

Whether you leave the theater with intensified despair or renewed hope is up to you — and that’s what makes this terrifying and achingly sad story, with just the right dose of humor, hope, and humanity, a brilliant piece of art. …

Review: PREMONITIONS INC. at Kermess

Review: PREMONITIONS INC. at Kermess

by Rachel Weinberg · October 16, 2026

Premonitions Inc. is an oddball new cabaret and acrobatics show in the Spiegeltent of the Loop’s Cambria Hotel.…

Past Shows

32 total · showing 1–10

Goodman Quinceañera: Culture, Community & Celebration

Oct 23

A CONTEXT event presented with the Latine Affinity Group celebrating culture and tradition with The Goodman's own Quinceañera. The evening features food, music, dancing, and quinceañera joy, celebrating the themes of Dead Girl's Quinceañera.

The Magic Parlour

Sep 1 – Aug 31, 2026

Dennis Watkins stars in The Magic Parlour, a mesmerizing experience that blends classic magic and mind-reading. Set in an intimate space, this performance invites the audience into a world where their thoughts and choices influence the magic unfolding before them. With only 64...

Theater of the Mind

Sep 1 – Aug 31, 2026

Theater of the Mind is a groundbreaking theatrical experience co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar. This immersive journey invites audiences to explore concepts of perception and neuroscience through a series of interactive rooms, guided by a facilitator. Under the...

Blood Memory

May 2 – May 31, 2026

Blood Memory, written and performed by Dael Orlandersmith and directed by Neel Keller, is a world premiere exploring the choices we face in moments of discomfort. The play dives into the human experience, questioning whether to engage with challenging scenarios or retreat to...

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Mar 28 – Apr 26, 2026

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom takes place in 1926 Chicago, focusing on the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey, and her band as they prepare for a recording session. Directed by Chuck Smith with Harry J. Lennix as associate director and music director, the play delves into the...

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Feb 21 – Apr 5, 2026

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...

Holiday

Jan 31 – Mar 1, 2026

World Premiere of Richard Greenberg's new adaptation.

Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 9, 2025

Revolution(s) is a world-premiere musical by Zayd Ayers Dohrn, featuring music and lyrics by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello. The story follows Hampton Weems, a soldier and aspiring musician who returns home from Afghanistan to find his community embroiled in a fight for...

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