Whether you love big stage works from a variety of playwrights and directors, or crave the excitement of festivals and special events—the Goodman offers something for everyone!

2013/2014 Season

It’s a DREAM season like no other! Eight exquisite plays that offer you an unparalleled theatrical experience.
In the Albert Theatre, you'll delight in the music-fueled Pullman Porter Blues; the steamy Broadway sensation Venus in Fur; Mary Zimmerman’s mesmerizing take on the Chinese fable The White Snake; Rebecca Gilman’s fearless portrait of love and betrayal, Luna Gale; and an epic and enchanting remount of the beloved musical Brigadoon. In the Owen Theatre, you'll experience three richly textured new works—Noah Haidle’s Smokefall, Seth Bockley’s Ask Aunt Susan and Tracey Scott Wilson’s Buzzer. Goodman Theatre artistic director Robert Falls spoke with WTTW's Chicago Tonight about the upcoming season.

2012/2013 Season

Experience the 2012/13 Season—an adventure awaits you at every turn.
The Albert Theater features Tennessee Williams’ dazzling Sweet Bird of Youth; the riveting Broadway hit Other Desert Cities; Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, Robert Falls' Measure for Measure and the world premiere musical The Jungle Book. The Owen Theatre features inspiring new work: Dael Orlandersmith’s ferocious Black n Blue Boys/Broken Men; Christopher Shinn’s explosive Teddy Ferrara; and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ ode to hope and possibility in The Happiest Song Plays Last.

Latino Theatre Festival

The Latino Theatre Festival is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before! This year’s line-up features some of the best local and international Latino artists working in theater today, with three main productions anchoring the celebration. You’ll experience the riveting return of Cuba’s Teatro Buendía, a lyrical world premiere from Pulitzer Prize–winner Quiara Alegría Hudes and the exciting remount of local sensation Albany Park Theater Project’s Home/Land. Plus, the Goodman will host a variety of engaging, informative and interactive programs and events throughout Chicago during the Festival.

A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption comes to life in an enchanting 36th anniversary production that promises more magic and merriment than ever before. Join us as we celebrate this beloved holiday tradition, and experience the electrifying arrival of the ghosts, the jubilant musical numbers, the “Bah Humbugs” and Scrooge’s joyful discovery of life and love.