By Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Directed by Henry Godinez
4 stars “(out of 4)”
“Slams history into now with jarring impact.”
–Chicago Sun-Times
Inherit the Wind
Sep 14 – Oct 20, 2024 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
Around 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission
Extended by Popular Demand THROUGH OCTOBER 20!
A three-time Tony Award-winning masterwork and “cultural landmark that only seems to grow with relevance” (Los Angeles Times).
Science and religion go head-to-head in this iconic courtroom showdown. A small-town educator’s trial for teaching the theory of evolution becomes a battle royal of wits, wisdom and will for two of the country’s most powerful lawyers. In a bold retelling for today, Goodman Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez directs an all-new production of one of the greatest dramas of the 20th century, based on the real-life Scopes “Monkey” Trial of 1925—an “explosive episode in American culture” (New York Times).
Inherit the Wind contains brief physical violence.
Audience Feedback
“STUNNING STAGING AND EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCES.”
Lori S. via Facebook
“SUCH AN IMPORTANT PIECE AND PERFECT TIME TO REVIVE…ONLY IN CHICAGO.”
Marie G. via Facebook
“EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE BY THE CAST!!!”
@mbetblank via Instagram
“BRILLIANT STORY. BRILLIANTLY TOLD.”
John D. via Email
“SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE BY HARRY LENNIX.”
Deborah F. via Email
“OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION WITH TOP-QUALITY ACTING. WONDERFUL.”
Laura C. via Email
“WHAT AN INCREDIBLE, HISTORIC PERFORMANCE. ONE FILLED WITH HUMOR AND SUPERB ACTING.”
Anat T. via Email
“MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL WHO ACTED IN THIS PRODUCTION AND THOSE WHO WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!”
Julie E. via Email
“EXCELLENT AND THE STAGE WAS SO COOL.”
Harriett K. via Facebook
Critical Praise
“THE ENSEMBLE IS WONDERFULLY CAST.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“RICH AND MOVING.”
Chicago Tribune
“GEMIGNANI IS A BLUSTERING FORCE.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“LENNIX BRINGS FORMIDABLE GRACE AND FIREPOWER” TO HIS ROLE.
Chicago Sun-Times
“A LOVELY STAGING OF A CLASSIC, AND IT HIGHLIGHTS THE RELEVANCE OF THE TEXT.”
BroadwayWorld
4 STARS “(OUT OF 4).”
Chicago Sun-Times
Special Events
Pre-show programming, unique performances, and related programming.
Accessible & Enhanced Performances
Questions? Please contact (312) 443-3800 for voice or (312) 443-3829 for TTY/TDD, or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org. Visit our Accessibility Overview page for full details.
American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, October 4 at 7:30pm
Use code SIGN for $30 tickets
Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, October 5
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance
Use code AUDIO for $30 tickets
Spanish Subtitles Performance
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30pm
Use code SPANISH for $30 tickets
Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, October 6 at 2:00pm
Use code OPEN for $30 tickets
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