Susan V. Booth News

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.

Next up at Goodman Theatre is Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Jordan Harrison (Marjorie Prime, Maple and Vine)'s newest work, A Tour of the Permanent Collection in the Museum of Late Human Antiquities or, just The Antiquities—a startling and transcendent portrait of the present as seen from the future—is on stage now in preview performances.

 WP Theater has announced the presenters and performers for its 2025 Annual Gala, celebrating extraordinary achievement by Women+ artists and industry leaders. Learn more here!

Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard’s groundbreaking, laugh-out-loud new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, opens tonight. Check out photos from the production. Check out photos and video from the production.

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!