Lee Kirk News

NIMRODS Premiere Draws Green Day, Mason Thames for Surprise LA Set

by Rachel Stone — August 13, 2026

GREEN DAY performed a surprise set at the Los Angeles premiere of NIMRODS, joined by Mason Thames and other cast members at the Hollywood American Legion Post 43.

NIMRODS, Green Day-Inspired Comedy, to Open in Theaters This August

by Rachel Stone — August 12, 2026

Mason Thames and Mckenna Grace lead a road-trip comedy inspired by Green Day's early touring days, from Inaugural Entertainment and Live Nation Studios.

NIMRODS Movie Starring Green Day, Mason Thames Sets Date

by Rachel Stone — August 6, 2026

NIMRODS movie hits theaters August 14! Green Day, Mason Thames and Mckenna Grace star in this road trip comedy inspired by the band's early touring days.

NIMRODS: Green Day Stages Surprise Comic-Con Pop-Up for Upcoming Film

by Joshua Wright — July 25, 2026

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performed from an ice cream truck at San Diego Comic-Con to promote NIMRODS, a road trip comedy inspired by the band's early touring days, set for a theatrical release from Inaugural Entertainment and Live Nation Studios.

Green Day Details NIMRODS Soundtrack Featuring New and Fan-Favorite Tracks

by Josh Sharpe — July 8, 2026

Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool – will release the NIMRODS original soundtrack, arriving July 31.

Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced

by A.A. Cristi — December 4, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.

2026 New Stages Festival Lineup Revealed at The Goodman

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2025

New plays will ring in the new year at The Goodman when the popular annual New Stages Festival returns.

The Goodman Unveils New Leadership Team Members

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 8, 2025

Walter Artistic Director Susan V.

ASHLAND AVENUE Starring Jenna Fischer Extends for Second Time at The Goodman

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 25, 2025

The Goodman will present a second extension for Lee Kirk’s Ashland Avenue, adding five performances in October.

Review: ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg — September 22, 2025

ASHLAND AVENUE is a genial and charming play set in Chicago.

Review Roundup: Jenna Fischer & More Lead ASHLAND AVENUE at The Goodman Theatre in October

by Joshua Wright — September 17, 2025

Lee Kirk’s new Chicago-set drama Ashland Avenue is now on stage through October 12 at The Goodman Theatre.

ASHLAND AVENUE Extends at The Goodman Theatre in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 4, 2025

Lee Kirk’s new Chicago-set drama Ashland Avenue has added eight performances, extending one week at The Goodman Theatre.

Photos: Jenna Fischer and More in Rehearsals for ASHLAND AVENUE at Goodman Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 20, 2025

You can now get a first look at Jenna Fischer and more in rehearsals for Ashland Avenue at Goodman Theatre.

Jenna Fischer-Led ASHLAND AVENUE Opens Goodman's Centennial Season Next Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 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.