Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins have revealed the 2026/2027 Season line-up, beginning this fall. With 12 productions—five world or Chicago premieres, a reinvestigated classic and more.
Goodman Theatre's THEATER OF THE MIND, the immersive experience created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, extended its run after nearly 20,000 tickets sold, and announced a new $99 'Make it a Date Night' package.
Trading Places, the Broadway-bound new musical based on the Paramount motion picture written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, will have workshop presentations in New York City.
Barrington Stage, Goodman Theatre, and Hartford Stage will present a new comedy in a unique collaborative effort, marking a significant event in theatrical productions.
Trustees of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation revealed that Feast!, a new play by acclaimed playwright Calamity West, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Laurents / Hatcher Award.
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.
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.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.
Goodman Theatre's presentation of Theater of the Mind, by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne with writer Mala Gaonkar, will make its Chicago debut at the Reid Murdoch Building.
Walter Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins celebrate success of the first month of The Goodman’s Centennial Season, and welcome new leaders to the helm. Learn more!
The Goodman will present a second extension for Lee Kirk’s Ashland Avenue, adding five performances in October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lee Kirk’s new Chicago-set drama Ashland Avenue is now on stage through October 12 at The Goodman Theatre. What did the critics think?
Lee Kirk’s new Chicago-set drama Ashland Avenue has added eight performances, extending one week at The Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
in the line-up for The Goodman’s 100th anniversary season. Blood Memory by Goodman Affiliated Writer Dael Orlandersmith, previously announced for a May 2026 debut, is rescheduled.
You can now get a first look at Jenna Fischer and more in rehearsals for Ashland Avenue at Goodman Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
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.
Celebrate Chicago’s Indigenous community at the 4th annual The Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity–a one-of-a-kind festival returning to Goodman Theatre for a fourth year. Learn more!
Goodman Theatre is teamig up with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to generate an unprecedented celebration of the artistic fabric of Chicago, offered entirely FREE of charge. Learn more!
Watch a first look at The Antiquities at Goodman Theatre, the new play by Jordan Harrison now on stge following its acclaimed Off-Broadway run.
WP Theater held its 2025 Annual Gala, celebrating extraordinary achievement by Women+ artists and industry leaders. Check out photos from the production.
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