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Extended by popular demand through October 12!

A hilarious and moving world premiere play.
Ashland Avenue

Sept 6 – Oct 12 in Albert Theatre

A ground-breaking new musical.
Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 9 in Owen Theatre

Ashland Avenue

Sept 6 – Oct 12 in Albert Theatre

Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 9 in Owen Theatre

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Explore events, upcoming plays and opportunities, on and off stage.

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Multi-Event

July 25 – October 19

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
Show

November 15 – December 31

A Christmas Carol

Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune).

Saturday, September 20 at 8:30am

A Christmas Carol Young Performer Auditions

Your child could be the next Tiny Tim! Seeking aspiring young actors aged 5-17 for our 48th annual production.
Show Event

Saturday, September 27 @ 6:00pm

Chicago Legacy Business Ice Cream Social

Savor the iconic flavors of Rainbow Cone while hearing stories of resilience from other legacy businesses.

Use Code: ICECREAM
Special Event
A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, glasses, and a black polka dot shirt stands in front of a green chalkboard background.

Monday, October 6 @ 5:30pm

Unleash Your Potential, with Jenna Fischer

Join us for our annual benefit to raise proceeds for The Goodman's Education and Engagement programs.

Friday, October 10 @ 6:00pm – 7:15pm

Revolution(s) Black Affinity Night

Join us for a night dedicated to honoring and uplifting Black voices, stories, and experiences.

Use Code: AFFINITY
Show Event

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6pm

Revolution(s) COLLEGE NIGHT

For less than the price of a movie ticket, college students are invited to experience Revolution(s).

Use Code: COLLEGE
Multi-Event

July 25 – October 19

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
Show

November 15 – December 31

A Christmas Carol

Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune).

Saturday, September 20 at 8:30am

A Christmas Carol Young Performer Auditions

Your child could be the next Tiny Tim! Seeking aspiring young actors aged 5-17 for our 48th annual production.
Show Event

Saturday, September 27 @ 6:00pm

Chicago Legacy Business Ice Cream Social

Savor the iconic flavors of Rainbow Cone while hearing stories of resilience from other legacy businesses.

Use Code: ICECREAM
Special Event
A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, glasses, and a black polka dot shirt stands in front of a green chalkboard background.

Monday, October 6 @ 5:30pm

Unleash Your Potential, with Jenna Fischer

Join us for our annual benefit to raise proceeds for The Goodman's Education and Engagement programs.

Friday, October 10 @ 6:00pm – 7:15pm

Revolution(s) Black Affinity Night

Join us for a night dedicated to honoring and uplifting Black voices, stories, and experiences.

Use Code: AFFINITY
Show Event

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6pm

Revolution(s) COLLEGE NIGHT

For less than the price of a movie ticket, college students are invited to experience Revolution(s).

Use Code: COLLEGE

Presented by The Goodman

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 December!

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).

From David Byrne: Theater of the Mind

Coming soon! Debuts during our 25/26 Season

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

Celebrate our 25/26 Season with Us

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.

Come to The Goodman. Leave more human.

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Show Spotlight

ASHLAND AVENUE REHEARSALS ARE UNDERWAY

Join us for the first performances of our Centennial 25/26 Season and catch this all-star cast on stage now through October 12.

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Jenna Fischer Returns to the Stage

Beloved Office star and Office Ladies co-host Jenna Fischer makes her Chicago stage debut opposite Chicago favorite Francis Guinan in Lee Kirk’s heartfelt and funny drama—an ode to family-owned businesses and shifting dreams.

Golden Ticket Kicks Off Centennial Season

The 100th anniversary season officially launched with the world premiere of "Ashland Avenue"—and a surprise for attendees. Each guest of the first performance received a commemorative gift, but one lucky patron found a Golden Ticket for two free season passes.

A Dream Realized

Returning to her theatrical roots in "Ashland Avenue", Jenna Fischer fulfills a personal milestone while launching The Goodman’s Centennial Season celebration.

Chicago's Spirit Takes the Spotlight

When inspiration struck on the actual "Ashland Avenue", Lee Kirk found his way back to theater—and to The Goodman. His new play channels Chicago’s neighborhoods and the connections that keep them alive.

A Long-Awaited Homecoming

Jenna Fischer describes theater as the place where she fell in love—with acting, with romance, with possibility. After nearly a decade away, she returns, bringing a touch of her own story to a Chicago tale.

Fathers, Daughters and the City They Love

From Chicago references to dusty carpets and local TV jingles, "Ashland Avenue" brings the city to life. For Director Susan V. Booth, the play’s clever humor, complex family dynamics and local roots make it the perfect kickoff to the Centennial Season.

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.
1993: The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
2012: Camino Real
1978: A Christmas Carol
1998: Death of a Salesman
2009: Ruined