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On stage starting November 15!

“The best Christmas story ever told.”
–Time Out Chicago
A Christmas Carol

Nov 15 – Dec 31 in Albert Theatre

Extended a second time through November 22!

“Fabulously performed”
–Chicago Tribune
Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 22 in Owen Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Nov 15 – Dec 31 in Albert Theatre

Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 22 in Owen Theatre

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July 2025 – August 2026

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
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September 2025 through July 2026

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays at the Goodman are family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy.
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Saturday, November 15 @ 12:00pm

Teen Studio: Behind the Mic

A free introductory workshop for Chicagoland teens curious about the world of voiceover.
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November 24 and 25 from 2pm – 4pm

GeNarrations Citywide performances

Hear powerful personal stories from Chicago’s 55+ storytellers at the two-day GeNarrations CityWide Festival.
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July 2025 – August 2026

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
Multi-Event
A group of adults and children stand indoors with arms raised, participating in a group activity or class.

September 2025 through July 2026

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays at the Goodman are family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy.
Concluded
A vintage silver microphone is positioned in front of a reel-to-reel tape recorder in a recording studio.

Saturday, November 15 @ 12:00pm

Teen Studio: Behind the Mic

A free introductory workshop for Chicagoland teens curious about the world of voiceover.
A diverse group of adults sits attentively in rows, listening to a speaker at an indoor event. Some hold papers or folders.

November 24 and 25 from 2pm – 4pm

GeNarrations Citywide performances

Hear powerful personal stories from Chicago’s 55+ storytellers at the two-day GeNarrations CityWide Festival.

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Around the Corner & in the neighborhood

Check out our “off-campus” experiences—mind-blowing magic and a major new downtown immersive attraction.

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Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Performances available now through April 2026!

Step into 3rd Generation Magician Dennis Watkins’ custom magic theater around the corner from The Goodman and see why he’s “Chicago’s premiere resident magician.” (Chicago Tribune).
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From David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar: Theater of the Mind

Tickets on sale now! Performances start March 11, 2026.

Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar, and presented by The Goodman, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical experience you’ll see, feel, taste and hear.

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A Century of The Goodman

For a century, The Goodman has been more than a theater—it’s been the heartbeat of Chicago. Where stories come alive and move us to dream bigger and feel deeper. Here, art doesn’t just entertain you—it awakens.

This is The Goodman—where humanity takes center stage. Join us for our Centennial 25/26 Season.

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Show Spotlight

Get a glimpse of revolution(s)

Revolution(s) is “a show that deserves a future beyond this production” (Chicago Tribune). Watch this montage to see why this production has been extended a second time through November 22.

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A Theatrical Dream World

Brought to life by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, with direction by Andrew Scoville, "Theater of the Mind" will be a multi-room experiment exploring memory and imagination.

Interactive Illusions Ahead

LeeAnn Trotter highlights David Byrne’s new immersive project, offering a first look at how audiences will explore perception and neuroscience.

Step Inside Your Own Mind

"Theater of the Mind" transforms part of the Reid Murdoch building into an intimate, interactive journey. Audiences will move through rooms guided by creative experiments that challenge how we see, think and imagine.

Behind the Scenes

From Rage Against the Machine to The Goodman, Tom Morello is redefining what a musical can be. Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn discuss how they turned Chicago’s legacy of protest into an electric theater experience.

Speaking Truth to Power

Rage Against the Machine guitarist and activist Tom Morello reflects on his Goodman Theatre debut as a creator of "Revolution(s)". From his suburban Chicago roots to the frontlines of artistic rebellion, he shares why, in his words, “we need dangerous musicals for dangerous times.”

Turn Up the Volume

"Revolution(s)" creators Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn join Mary Dixon and Patrick Smith on Say More to discuss the power of art in turbulent times, and how their new musical channels protest, passion and purpose.

Truth Through Music

Musician Tom Morello and playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn share how "Revolution(s)" came to life—from a pandemic collaboration to a powerful Chicago story of resistance.

From Libertyville to The Goodman

Tom Morello discusses "Revolution(s)", his collaboration with the creative team and his lifelong mission to make music that challenges—and changes—the world.

A Musical for the Moment

Playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn joins Joan Esposito to discuss his collaboration with the creative team on "Revolution(s)"—and how the new musical reflects Chicago’s legacy of activism and art.

Engage & Learn

Art in service of a wider vision of social change

Explore our programs and partnerships that aim to activate authentic collaboration with Chicago’s citizens, schools and organizations—and better our city.

Education & Engagement programming

For Youth

Chicagoland youth! Learn about how you can get involved in Goodman’s creative community through our exciting after-school programs, hands-on theatre workshops and immersive summer programs.

For Community

Participate in Chicago’s vast artistic landscape, where creativity and curiosity come together. Immerse yourself in the themes and stories of our productions or join a hands on workshop designed for artists of all ages.

For Schools

Enhance your classroom experience with our arts education programs. Access professional development workshops and teaching resources to enrich your teaching methods or plan a field trip to a student matinee performance.

For Professionals

The next generation of arts professionals become acquainted with the theater through internships and engagement opportunities across the theater.
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2012: Camino Real
1978: A Christmas Carol
1998: Death of a Salesman
2009: Ruined