The Goodman Theatre

Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 3, 2025

Based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name as well as Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film adaptation. The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ as they battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. Together, the Greasers fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that doesn't accept them.

2026 New Stages Festival Lineup Revealed at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

New plays will ring in the new year at The Goodman when the popular annual New Stages Festival returns. This year’s line-up features the newest works by some of the country’s hottest playwrights.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/27/2025; Jobs In Props, Marketing & More
by - Nov 28, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/27/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar’s THEATER OF THE MIND Now On Sale At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 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.

Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Tig Notaro Join STARSTRUCK Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Tig Notaro have joined the producing team developing the new musical Starstruck as Executive Producers.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/20/2025; Jobs In Talent Management, Crew & More
by - Nov 20, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 20, 2025- Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD NY Premiere and More
by - Nov 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: REVOLUTION(S) at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Performances are underway for Revolution(s), the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Read the reviews below!

Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.

Photos: First Look At PARANORMAL ACTIVITY At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Production photos have been released from Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Paranormal Activity, the new stage production with an original story inspired by Paramount Pictures’ film franchise. 

Interview: Larry Yando talks playing Dumbledore in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 11, 2025

A self-admitted “crazy person” for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels who “stood in line at a bookstore whenever a new volume was released,” performer Larry Yando knows that portraying Dumbledore – onetime headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – in the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a high-profile piece of work.

Photos: LE SWITCH At The Broadwater Blackbox
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2025

New production photos have been released for Broken Token Productions’ inaugural presentation of Le Switch, a subversive romantic comedy by Philip Dawkins, directed by Spenser Davis.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/6/2025; Jobs In Tech, Finance & More
by - Nov 6, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/6/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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!

Emily Saliers, Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton's STARSTRUCK is Coming to Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse's 2026 season will launch with the world premiere of “Starstruck,” a new musical with music and lyrics by Emily Saliers, and a book by Beth Malone and Mary Ann Stratton.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/30/2025; Jobs In Finance, HR, and More
by - Oct 30, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/30/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative. Learn more about the programming here!

ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of A CHRISTMAS STORY Writer Jean Shepherd
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Jean Shepherd from Dalfie Entertainment Inc. Learn more here!

3Arts Commits Over $1M In Unrestricted Grants to Over 100 Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

3Arts has announced the 17 recipients of this year's 3Arts Awards. The organization will honor the new recipients next month at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance

THE MAGIC PARLOUR Unveils Expanded Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

Dennis Watkins is poised to launch his third year in the custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop by introducing the most robust slate of programming yet at The Magic Parlour. Learn more!