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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 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
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 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.

Cast Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL at The Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

FRIGID New York and The Apollo will present the 17th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences.

Review: ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 29, 2025

ROME SWEET ROME, the latest production from the Q Brothers Collective at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, has a cool concept: JULIUS CAESAR, but make it hip hop. Like the group’s previous endeavors, the show takes a classic Shakespeare play and updates it with modern sensibilities. The resulting show, though, is really on the nose, both in terms of parallels to the current political climate (here, Caesar is an authoritarian leader who loves the sound of his own voice) and in the writing itself.

TheaterWorksUSA Launches New Division, TWTheatricals
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

As TheaterWorksUSA approaches its 60th anniversary in 2027, they have announced the launch of TWTheatricals, a new division dedicated to creating fully produced, full-length works for multigenerational audiences.

TheaterWorksUSA Launches TWTheatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

As TheaterWorksUSA approaches its 60th anniversary in 2027, the nonprofit producer is launching TWTheatricals, a new division dedicated to creating fully produced, full-length works for multigenerational audiences.

Cast Set for ROME SWEET ROME at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Rome Sweet Rome, a wild and satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar from Q Brothers Collective. Learn more!

FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Betrayal. Learn more!

Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Jan 24, 2025

The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience. The co-production with Definition Theatre has already been extended through March 2.

FAT HAM Chicago Premiere Extended at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

It’s opening night for Tyrone Phillips’ Chicago premiere-production of James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham—which extends by popular demand with eight additional performances. Learn more.

Photos/Video: FAT HAM at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre. Check out the photos and video here!

Photos & Video: FAT HAM Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre. See photos from the production here!

Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Makes Its Chicago Premiere This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.

Cast Set for FAT HAM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham will make its Chicago debut with an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photo/Video: First Look at Amber Iman in HELLO, DOLLY! at Arkansas Rep
by Joshua Wright - Aug 22, 2024

Get a first look at Arkansas Repertory Theatre's  new concert production of the classic Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!. The award-winning cast of Broadway veterans performs Jerry Herman's classic score alongside the lush sounds of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra led by Tony Award-nominee Amber Iman.

Review: JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 16, 2024

What did our critic think of JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre?

Amber Iman to Star in HELLO, DOLLY! at Arkansas Rep
by Joshua Wright - Aug 8, 2024

Arkansas Repertory Theatre will present an all-star roster of acclaimed Broadway talent in a new concert production of the classic Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly!. The award-winning cast of Broadway veterans will perform Jerry Herman's classic score alongside the lush sounds of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

Steve H. Broadnax III and More Will Lead JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

JITNEY by August Wilson is headed to Arkansas Repertory Theatre next month. Performances will run August 6-18, 2024. Among the cast will be Broadway director Steve H. Broadnax III who will play the role of Doub.

Review: LONG WAY DOWN at Olney Theatre Center
by Tavish Young - May 28, 2024

On May 25th, Olney Theatre Center unveiled the world premiere of the musical Long Way Down at the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. The piece was adapted from Jason Reynolds's novel of the same name, which has received accolades such as the National Book Award and a Newbery Medal, and was written (books, music, and lyrics) by Dahlak Brathwaite, with additional writing (books, music, and lyrics) by Khiyon Hursey.