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Goodman Theatre History
Goodman Theatre, Chicago’s oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, has won international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer, the Goodman is committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. Central to that mission is the Goodman Artistic Collective, a diverse group of outstanding theater artists whose distinctive visions have given the Goodman an artistic identity of uncommon richness and variety. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity and community—Goodman Theatre seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city. Albert Theatre An 856-seat state-of-the-art proscenium performance space, the Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre is home to large scale musicals (The Jungle Book, War Paint, Brigadoon) as well as intimate productions (Gloria, We’re Only Alive for A Short Amount of Time) and classic dramas (The Iceman Cometh, Two Trains Running). Comparable in scale to many Broadway houses, “the Albert” features main floor, balcony and box seating, and offers excellent vantage points of the stage from anywhere in the house. Owen Theatre A 350-seat courtyard-style performance space (with flexibility to seat up to 468), the Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre—with a stage that can be configured as a thrust, end stage, runway or in-the-round arena—offers an intimate theater-going experience. The birthplace of dozens of new American plays, including Lynn Nottage’s Pulizer Prize-winning Ruined, and home to the annual New Stages Festival of new work, “the Owen” has hosted artists of note including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tom Hardy, Kristofer Diaz, Tanya Saracho, Horton Foote and more.
Shows at the Goodman Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 6/28/2016 - 8/14/2016 War Paint (2016) 1/10/2004 - 2/22/2004 The Light in the Piazza (2004) 6/20/2003 - 8/10/2003 Bounce (2003) 7/1/1996 - 7/1/1996 The House of Martin Guerre (1996) 10/12/1970 - 10/12/1970 The Threepenny Opera (1970) 0/0/0000 - Good Night, Oscar (2021)
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News
Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS National Tour Creative Team Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Goodman
by Zac Thriffiley - Dec 4, 2025
This year's timeless and timely production, under the thoughtful yet daring direction of Malkia Stampley, runs through December 31.
by Zac Thriffiley - Dec 4, 2025
This year's timeless and timely production, under the thoughtful yet daring direction of Malkia Stampley, runs through December 31.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/4/2025; Jobs In Marketing, Teaching, and More
by - Dec 4, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/4/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Dec 4, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/4/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 3, 2025
Based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name as well as Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film adaptation. The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ as they battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. Together, the Greasers fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that doesn't accept them.
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 3, 2025
Based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name as well as Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film adaptation. The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ as they battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. Together, the Greasers fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that doesn't accept them.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2026 New Stages Festival Lineup Revealed at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
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.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/27/2025; Jobs In Props, Marketing & More
by - Nov 28, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/27/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Nov 28, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/27/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar’s THEATER OF THE MIND Now On Sale At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Goodman Theatre will present THEATER OF THE MIND as part of its Centennial 25/26 Season beginning March 11, 2026. The immersive experience by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar has already sold out nearly 200 performance time slots in its first two weeks of sales.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Goodman Theatre will present THEATER OF THE MIND as part of its Centennial 25/26 Season beginning March 11, 2026. The immersive experience by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar has already sold out nearly 200 performance time slots in its first two weeks of sales.
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Tig Notaro Join STARSTRUCK Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Tig Notaro have joined the producing team developing the new musical Starstruck as Executive Producers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Tig Notaro have joined the producing team developing the new musical Starstruck as Executive Producers.
City Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
City Theatre has announced casting and creative team details for its upcoming revival of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025
City Theatre has announced casting and creative team details for its upcoming revival of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
See the fresh faces and returning favorites in new photos of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre. Newly directed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
See the fresh faces and returning favorites in new photos of the 48th annual A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre. Newly directed by BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 11/20/2025; Jobs In Talent Management, Crew & More
by - Nov 20, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Nov 20, 2025
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 20, 2025- Inside WICKED: FOR GOOD NY Premiere and More
by - Nov 20, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 20, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released first-look production photos for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Selina Cadell and running through December 21 in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released first-look production photos for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Selina Cadell and running through December 21 in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
Interview: John Drea on Steppenwolf Roots and Broadway Breakthrough in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
John Drea is currently making his Broadway debut as James/Kenny algonside Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, and more in Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road. BroadwayWorld interviewed Drea about making his Broadway deubt.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
John Drea is currently making his Broadway debut as James/Kenny algonside Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, and more in Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road. BroadwayWorld interviewed Drea about making his Broadway deubt.
Review Roundup: REVOLUTION(S) at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
Performances are underway for Revolution(s), the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Read the reviews below!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
Performances are underway for Revolution(s), the all-new punk/metal/hip-hop musical by Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Read the reviews below!
Ensemble Studio Theatre Reveals 2025"2026 Youngblood Playwrights Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season. The OBIE Award-winning collective will welcome Davis Alianiello, Messiah Cristine, Avery Deutsch, Xiaoyan Kang, Carolyn Kettig, Gloria Majule, Max Mooney, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Eliya Smith, and Rosa Thomas.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood program has announced ten new members for its 2025–2026 season. The OBIE Award-winning collective will welcome Davis Alianiello, Messiah Cristine, Avery Deutsch, Xiaoyan Kang, Carolyn Kettig, Gloria Majule, Max Mooney, Jordan Ramirez Puckett, Eliya Smith, and Rosa Thomas.
Goodman Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Goodman Theatre?
Goodman Theatre's current show is War Paint which began performances on 6/28/2016.
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