Goodman Theatre News

CHAMPION, HIGHWAY PATROL & More Lead Chicago's February 2024 Top Picks

by BWW Staff — February 1, 2024

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Review: HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — January 31, 2024

HIGHWAY PATROL has refreshing bravery and honesty; it’s an intriguing exploration of online identity and the connections that might be found, or that we seek to find, on our social media profiles and in our DMs.

Williamston Theatre to Receive $15,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2024

Williamston Theatre has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000.

Industry Pro Newsletter: GALA Made Whole, Tony Eligibility, Royal Court Might Make Job Cuts

by Alex Freeman — January 29, 2024

This week, the NEA announced $32 million in grants to institutions across the country, and while these grants are going to be vitally important to the groups that received them, it is just a drop in the bucket to the economic impact that arts organizations have on their local communities.

INTIMATE APPAREL Comes to Asolo Rep in February

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2024

Asolo Repertory Theatre is set to unfurl the intricate tapestry of forbidden romance in INTIMATE APPAREL, a searing, sensual, and powerful story, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Austene Van.

World Premiere & More Set for Jackalope Theatre 16th Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 25, 2024

Jackalope Theatre announces its 16th season, including two premieres at its new home in Edgewater.

Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 25, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road.

Roche Schulfer Will Step Down as Executive Director/CEO at the Goodman Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 25, 2024

After a decades-long career leading executive operations for one of America’s flagship theaters, Roche Edward Schulfer will step down as Goodman Theatre’s Executive Director/CEO at the completion of the 2023/2024 Season.

Full Cast Set for YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING, Directed by Ryan Dobrin and Premiering at HERE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 24, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, directed by Ryan Dobrin and produced by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Corsicana playwright Will Arbery.

Photos/Video: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Presents WHERE WE BELONG

by A.A. Cristi — January 23, 2024

Following a world premiere film adaptation in 2021 and a successful 2022-23 national tour, Folger Theatre, in association with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, announces the return of Where We Belong, written and performed by Madeline Sayet and directed by Mei Ann Teo.

The Huntington Announces Cast And Creative Team Of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN

by A.A. Cristi — January 23, 2024

The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of John Proctor is the Villain, a bold and sharply funny new play written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Margot Bordelon.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! ROMEO AND JULIET

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present SHORT SHAKESPEARE! The production will welcome thousands of students from across the region.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2024

Yale Repertory Theatre will continue its 2023–24 Season with Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill, directed by Liz Diamond.

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

by Stephi Wild — February 10, 2024

The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night.