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VIDEO: First Look at THEATER OF THE MIND at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 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.

THEATER OF THE MIND Extends Run Through July Due to High Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 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
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 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.

BERLIN Extends at Court Theatre Through Late May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Court Theatre has extended Berlin, the world premiere adaptation by Mickle Maher, based on the graphic novel by Jason Lutes, and directed by Charles Newell. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BERLIN Comes to the Court Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Court Theatre will present the world premiere of Berlin, Mickle Maher’s exhilarating adaptation of Jason Lutes’s celebrated graphic novel, directed by Charles Newell.

Chicago Shakespeare Welcoming Nearly 20,000 Students To Short Shakespeare! A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

In an expanded five-week run of weekday matinees, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is welcoming nearly 20,000 students in grades 4-12 from across the region to Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream, deepening CST's commitment to education programming.

Video: Scene from Goodman's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2024

Get a first look at this spirited scene from THE PENELOPIAD by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) in an all-new video.

Review: THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 17, 2024

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth puts her own spin on Margaret Atwood’s decidedly feminist tale THE PENELOPIAD. As with her famous novel THE HANDMAID’S TALE, Atwood uses THE PENELOPIAD as a device to convey the horrors and abuse committed against women. Atwood’s points are valid and mirror the gender inequalities and abuse women still experience now (the original novella was penned in 2005). But THE PENELOPIAD’s feminist argument isn’t revelatory. Instead of providing truly new insight or perspective, the play rather reinforces existing (though rightfully undeniable) points. 

Video: First Look at Jennifer Morrison & More in Goodman's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024

Get a first look at Goodman Theatre's world premiere of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) in an all-new video.

Video: Choreographer JoAnn Hunter On Goodman Theatre's THE PENELOPIAD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2024

Watch Choreographer JoAnn Hunter talk about her collaboration with Artistic Director Susan V. Booth on The Penelopiad. 'I wanted the movement to help enhance storytelling...' she says in an all-new video.

Video: Jennifer Morrison & More on THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 20, 2024

Watch as the cast of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) talk about the production's world premiere in Chicago. Watch the all-new video!

Jennifer Morrison to Lead All-Women Cast of THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024

Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Northlight Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Dec 10, 2023

Northlight Theatre's DIAL M FOR MURDER is a breathtaking, pulse-pounding, and even mordantly witty production that has already been extended through January 7 due to popular demand.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Adds Performances at Northlight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

Northlight Theatre continues its 2023–2024 season with a new version of Dial M for Murder, the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece.

DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Northlight Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2023–2024 season with a new version of Dial M for Murder.

FEN by Caryl Churchill to be Presented at Court Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023

Court Theatre is set to present the third production in its 2022/23 season: Fen by Caryl Churchill; directed by Vanessa Stalling. Fen runs February 10 – March 5, 2023.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Celebrates Shakespeare's 458th Birthday On April 23
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

As literary events converge with National Poetry Month in April and World Book Day and William Shakespeare's Birthday on April 23, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is celebrating with productions and programs onstage, online, and in classrooms across the country.

WHEN HARRY MET REHAB to Have Final Performance January 9
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022

The World Premiere of WHEN HARRY MET REHAB, a comedy that takes sobriety seriously, will close Sunday, January 9, 2022.

WHEN HARRY MET REHAB, Starring Dan Butler and Melissa Gilbert, Opens at the Greenhouse Theater Center
by - Dec 16, 2021

Special Offer - Starring Dan Butler and Melissa Gilbert Opens at the Greenhouse Theater Center

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WHEN HARRY MET REHAB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2021

WHEN HARRY MET REHAB is running now through January 30 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue. A comedy that takes sobriety seriously, WHEN HARRY MET REHAB is based loosely on the real-life experiences of Chicago sports radio personality, Harry Teinowitz.