April 20 – May 18 in Albert Theatre

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May 3 – June 1 in Owen Theatre

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Play on Words: Conversation with the Poet Michael Dean

May 2 at 6pm

Join us for an engaging session with up-and-coming poet Michael Dean, who will share their poetic response to Zora Howard’s work, BUST. Learn More.

BUST Black Affinity Night

May 9 at 6pm

Join us in celebrating Black excellence! In collaboration with Zora Howard’s BUST, we are excited to invite local Chicago creatives to an evening of connection and celebration. Event Details.

The Color Purple

June 21 – July 27

Twenty years since its Broadway musical debut, The Color Purple is reborn in Lili-Anne Brown’s revelatory production—“perfection on every level!” (Chicago Sun-Times). Get Tickets.

Dennis Watkins dressed in suit and tie stands in front of lit up "The Magic Parlour" sign.

Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Performances available through August!

Step into 3rd Generation Magician Dennis Watkins’ custom magic theater in the heart of downtown Chicago. Performances available through August 2025! Get tickets.

Goodman Theatre Gala: Celebrating 100 Years

May 17 at 6:30pm | Fairmont Chicago

Tony and Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. performs his favorite songs from Broadway and beyond. Learn more.

BUST

“Laughter can create a way of opening our hearts in unexpected ways.” BUST playwright Zora Howard and director Lileana Blain-Cruz discuss their collaboration and how this “daring and experimental” (Atlanta Constitution-Journal) play will inspire audiences.

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ENGAGE AND 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.

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Brittney Mack wears a yellow dress.

A Bold Cast for a Beloved Story

PLAYBILL
This musical production of The Color Purple announces the full cast, led by Chicago native Brittney Mack and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.

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A Play to Put on Your Radar

THE NEW YORK TIMES
Zora Howard’s BUST joins an exclusive list of the top plays and musicals nationwide, hailed as one of the spring’s must-see productions.

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Cecil Blutcher as Trent.

Peace, Rage and Humor

AMERICAN THEATRE
In conversation about Bust, Zora Howard and Lileana Blain-Cruz reflect on their process, storytelling and one essential layer to the play’s structure.

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Family of three hovering over a lit-up computer screen.

A Window to an Ancient World

WALL STREET JOURNAL
How does history speak to us today? The Antiquities explores the connection between artifacts, storytelling and what it means to be human.

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Audience member and Dennis Watkins with a microphone conversating beside the stage.

Celebrating 100 Years

CBS NEWS
To mark a century of extraordinary theater, the Goodman is rolling out a season packed with world premieres and exclusive events, all beginning this fall.

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Tom Morello singing and playing a guitar.

Centennial Season Unveiled

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
With world premieres, beloved classics and must-see productions featuring acclaimed talent, The Goodman’s Centennial 25/26 Season will kick off in September.

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CELEBRATING 99 YEARS

Today’s Goodman Theatre traces its roots back to the dream of multifaceted artist, Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, who worked to open Chicago’s first major theater and training program from drama students at the Chicago Art Institute.

Goodman’s parents took up his cause after his death and in the fall of 1925, the Kenneth Sawyer Goodman Memorial Theatre opened its doors. Our Full History

Visitor Info

Getting to the Goodman is easy.

Our central location is in close proximity to I-55, I-90/94, I-290 and Lake Shore Drive, as well as all major CTA rail lines and many bus routes. Multiple parking lots are located near the theater, and Goodman patrons have options for discounted parking rates. More help getting here.

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Accessibility: We strive to make performances and facilities accessible to all patrons.

THE OWEN THEATRE

Goodman’s Flexible 350 Seat Courtyard Theatre

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THE Albert THEATRE

Goodman’s 856 Seat
Proscenium Main Stage

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