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2008/2009 Season
June 23, 2008
Goodman Theatre finalizes its 2008/2009 season schedule.
April 15, 2008
International programming explores Eugene O'Nell in the 21st century.
April 1, 2008
The world premiere of Regina Taylor's Magnolia added to Goodman Theatre's 2008/2009 Season.
March 6, 2008
Rock 'N' Roll by Tom Stoppard and The Crowd You're in With by Rebecca Gilman added to Goodman Theatre's 2008/2009 Season.
March 6, 2008
Sara Lee Foundation sponsors a season of women's work.
January 28, 2008
Naomi Iizuka's Ghostwritten premieres at Goodman Theatre in 2008/2009.
January 4, 2008
Tommy Tune, Lynn Nottage, Brian Dennehy and Philip Kan Gotanda highlight Goodman Theatre's upcoming 2008/2009 Season.
2007/2008 Season
July 10, 2008
Goodman Theatre announces the complete lineup for its fourth Latino Theatre Festival, curated by Henry Godinez.
July 1, 2008
Ain't Misbehavin' extends through August 3.
June 9, 2008
Bebe Neuwirth draws SRO crowd at Goodman Theatre's 2008 Gala.
May 30, 2008
Chuck Smith's all-new Ain't Misbehavin' makes the joint jump.
May 21, 2008
Goodman Theatre's education and community programming presents CONTEXT: The Legacy of Emmett Till.
May 9, 2008
Goodman Theatre announces its 4th Latino Theatre Festival.
May 8, 2008
Carlos Murillo awarded Goodman Theatre's 2008 Ofner Prize.
May 4, 2008
Brett Neveu's Gas For Less, Portrait of gentrification's impact on a north side Chicago neighborhood, premieres at Goodman Theatre.
April 10, 2008
Goodman Theatre and Serendipity Theatre Collective partner to bring unique offering to 2nd annual Looptopia.
April 3, 2008
Robert Falls, Jennifer Tarver to direct Brian Dennehy in double bill.
April 2, 2008
The spirit of Emmett Till infuses Goodman Theatre in the world premiere of The Ballad of Emmett Till by Ifa Bayeza
March 28, 2008
Goodman Theatre darkens its Dearborn Street Marquee for March 29 Earth Hour.
March 20, 2008
Goodman Theater announces final play of 2007/2008 Season—Gas For Less by Brett Neveu, directed by Dexter Bullard.
March 20, 2008
Goodman Theatre announces final play of 2007/2008 Season.
March 19, 2008
Robert Falls' production of King Lear to be remounted in 2009 at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.
February 13, 2008
Goodman Theatre announces a change to its 2007/2008 schedule.
February 4, 2008
Broadway and television star Bebe Neuwirth headlines Goodman Theatre's May 17 "String of Pearls" Gala.
Horton Foote Festival
January 14, 2008
Robert Falls brings his acclaimed Broadway staging of Shining City to Goodman Theatre.
January 14, 2008
Goodman Theatre presents the 2008 Fame Fantasy Food Adventure Auction on January 28.
January 14, 2008
Goodman Theatre welcomes three new Trustees, Sherry Barrat, Thomas F. Aichele and Sanjay Khosla.
January 14, 2008
Irish guitarist and vocalist Rob Bochnik of The Frames performs at Goodman Theatre on January 15.
October 26, 2007
A Christmas Carol celebrates 30 years at Goodman Theatre, one millionth ticket buyer to be honored.
October 10, 2007
Goodman Theatre holds a costume sale on October 20.
October 5, 2007
Goodman Theatre elects Shawn M. Donnelley as Board Chairman.
October 5, 2007
Open auditions for The Boys are Coming Home on October 15.
September 28, 2007
Goodman Theatre serves up the Chicago premiere of The Cook By Eduardo Machado, directed by Henry Godinez.
September 28, 2007
Goodman Theatre and Illinois Humanities Council present a panel: Myth of Separation: Politics, Religion and Secular Space.
August 28, 2007
Larry Yando cast as Scrooge in 30th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.
August 28, 2007
Goodman Theatre presents the fifth annual New Stages Series, free reading of new plays by Noah Haidle, Tina Howe, Naomi Iizuka, Mickle Maher, Brett Neveu and Lynn Nottage.
August 27, 2007
Sarah Ruhl's darkly comic trilogy Passion Play: a cycle in three parts opens Goodman Theatre's new season.
August 17, 2007
Goodman Theatre holds open children's auditions for the 30th annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
August 3, 2007
Goodman's Horton Foote Festival includes The Trip to Bountiful starring Lois Smith
April 26, 2007
Ain't Misbehavin' Added to Goodman Theatre's 2007/2008 Season
April 19, 2007
Goodman Theatre Collaborates With The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
March 27, 2007
Goodman Theatre's 07/08 Season Features Today's Finest Playwrights