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Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

See the fresh faces and returning favorites in new photos of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre. Newly directed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley.

Video: First Look at Goodman Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2025

See the fresh faces and returning favorites of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol! The video shows magic and surprises—and chills—from the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Lucky Stiff), Present (Bethany Thomas), Future and Marley (Daniel José Molina).

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Heads Into Rehearsal At The Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Get a first look at rehearsals for Chicago's favorite holiday tradition! The Goodman Theatre's 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol is now in rehearsal under the direction of Malkia Stampley, marking her debut at the helm of the beloved seasonal classic. See the photos!

Christopher Donahue and More to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Holiday cheer will return to The Goodman for the 48th consecutive year with the Centennial Season production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Learn more!

Jenna Fischer-Led ASHLAND AVENUE Opens Goodman's Centennial Season Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

When Goodman Theatre opened its doors in fall of 1925, its first audiences were treated to ground-breaking new plays; now, one hundred years later, Chicago audiences are first to experience two world-premiere productions that launch the theater’s milestone Centennial 2025/2026 Season.

New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 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.

Videos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Performances of Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol are underway. This marks the 47th annual production. Check out all new video clips and learn more about the show here!

Video: Watch 'A Fezzwig Celebration' From A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman Theatre
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2024

'Together friends let's have a toast!' Watch a video clip from the Goodman Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a Chicago holiday tradition that is 'stunning, moving, engaging and better than ever' (WGNRadio.com).

Goodman Theatre's 47th Annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

Goodman Theatre has announced the cast for the 47th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, now in rehearsal and set to open on November 16.

Helen Hunt, Harry Lennix & Alexander Gemignani to Appear in INHERIT THE WIND at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

Goodman Theatre has revealed four distinguished actors in three upcoming productions in the 2024/2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi & David Catlin on MOBY DICK at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2024

Watch as Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi, the Acrobatic Coordinator of Moby Dick, discusses her approach to circus arts - and David Catlin, the Director and Adaptor of Moby Dick discusses how aerial acrobatics can add depth to creative storytelling.

Review: MOBY DICK at Loretto-Hilton Center
by Rob Levy - Feb 13, 2024

The Rep’s Moby Dick isn’t just a cleverly staged reinvention of a stodgy classic, it’s an emotionally driven theatrical voyage that challenges, engrosses and captivates audiences. This is breathtaking and jaw dropping theater.

VIDEO: Moby Dick - A Theatrical Aerial Adventure Like Never Before
by Joshua Wright - Jan 18, 2024

Watch an all new trailer for Moby Dick, which comes to The Rep February 6-25. The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the captivating timeless classic, Moby Dick at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University.  Moby Dick is based on the book of the same name by Herman Melville and adapted and directed by Lookingglass Theater Company founding ensemble member and former Artistic Director David Catlin. 

MOBY DICK Comes to The Rep in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

 The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the captivating timeless classic, Moby Dick this February 6-25, 2024 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University. 

Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 11, 2023

It’s only fitting that for his swan song at Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls has adapted and directed Anton Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, a play that’s also very much a swan song. With this staging, Falls has completed the cycle of directing all four of Chekov’s full-length plays for the Goodman stage. Fall’s take on THE CHERRY ORCHARD is surprisingly comedic and strips the play of the more obscure Russian references (though it’s still a period piece), which also demonstrates an artful understanding of the text and how 2023 audiences are best primed to receive it. THE CHERRY ORCHARD’s central character, estate owner Lyubov Ranevskaya, desperately clings to her glamorized version of the past even as the world around her moves inexorably forward. It’s a farewell, indeed, and a lesson in learning when to hold on and when to let go.

Review: THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Jan 28, 2023

THE NOTEBOOKS  OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at The Old Globe brings a visually sumptuous peek into the mind of a creative genius.  The production is so much more than a play; it is art, movement, dance, math, and philosophy all brought to life on stage.

Lookingglass Theatre Announces Cast For THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2022

Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced the cast for the return of Chicago's beloved holiday tradition, The Steadfast Tin Soldier! The ensemble cast features Lookingglass Ensemble Members Kasey Foster as Ballerina and Anthony Irons as Goblin, with Christopher Donahue as Nursemaid, John Gregorio as Rat, and Adeoye as Tin Soldier. 

Review: THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Oct 6, 2022

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BWW Review: THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 23, 2022

Rarely do I see theater that feels truly unique, but Mary Zimmerman's THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Goodman Theater is indeed unlike any other piece of theater.

THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2022

Nearly 30 years after its acclaimed premiere, one of the most popular works in Goodman Theatre history opens tonight in the Owen Theatre in a major revival—and will be available to view online next month!