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“The best Christmas story ever told.”

– Time Out Chicago 
A Christmas Carol

November 13 – December 31 in Albert Theatre

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“A darkly hilarious take on true-crime obsession.”

– Broadway World
Dead Girl’s Quinceañera

September 26 – November 8 in Owen Theatre
Extended by popular demand!

A Christmas Carol

November 13 – December 31 in Albert Theatre

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera

September 26 – November 8 in Owen Theatre
Extended by popular demand!

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Friday, October 23 | Reception from 6pm – 7:15pm | Performance of Dead Girl’s Quinceañera at 7:30pm

The Goodman Quinceañera: Culture, Community & Celebration

Ever secretly wished you had, or were invited to a Quinceañera? Now is your chance!

Use Code: CELEBRATE
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Wednesday, October 28 @ 6pm

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera College Night

College students are invited to experience Goodman productions.

Use Code: COLLEGE
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Thursday, October 29 | Reception from 6pm – 7:15pm | Performance at 7:30pm

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera Scene Night

Join Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago young professionals.

Use Code: SCENE
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Tuesday, December 15 at 7pm | Tickets go on sale Friday, November 20 at 10am.

The Long Christmas Dinner

Grammy Award Winner Jeff Tweedy and acclaimed actor Anthony Rapp join a one-night-only reading of "The Long Christmas Dinner"…
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September 2026 – July 2027

2026/2027 Season

Experience our 2026/2027 Season, where Big Feelings aren’t just welcome—they’re expected.
Four people sit around a red tablecloth-covered table, talking and laughing at an indoor social gathering with drinks and food nearby.

Friday, October 23 | Reception from 6pm – 7:15pm | Performance of Dead Girl’s Quinceañera at 7:30pm

The Goodman Quinceañera: Culture, Community & Celebration

Ever secretly wished you had, or were invited to a Quinceañera? Now is your chance!

Use Code: CELEBRATE
Five people sit around a table with food and drinks, smiling at the camera in a well-lit indoor setting.

Wednesday, October 28 @ 6pm

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera College Night

College students are invited to experience Goodman productions.

Use Code: COLLEGE
Two people stand indoors, smiling and hugging in front of a wooden paneled wall. One holds a phone, and both wear name tags.

Thursday, October 29 | Reception from 6pm – 7:15pm | Performance at 7:30pm

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera Scene Night

Join Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago young professionals.

Use Code: SCENE
Logo for The Long Christmas Dinner Festival, featuring a stylized image of a table.

Tuesday, December 15 at 7pm | Tickets go on sale Friday, November 20 at 10am.

The Long Christmas Dinner

Grammy Award Winner Jeff Tweedy and acclaimed actor Anthony Rapp join a one-night-only reading of "The Long Christmas Dinner"…
A group of people sit closely together, smiling and clapping, appearing to enjoy a live performance or event.

September 2026 – July 2027

2026/2027 Season

Experience our 2026/2027 Season, where Big Feelings aren’t just welcome—they’re expected.

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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 May 2!

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).
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From David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar: Theater of the Mind

Extended by popular demand!

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

FACT: Dead Girl’s Quinceañera is “really, really funny with a lot of heart” and extended by popular demand through November 9!

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Celebrating Girl Power

Playwright Phanésia Pharel shares insight into the meaning behind "Dead Girl’s Quinceañera" and its exploration of young women’s experiences, identity and empowerment.

Full Circle Moment

Chicago native Ariana Burks returns to The Goodman stage in "Dead Girl’s Quinceañera", and reflects on her roots, her early experiences at The Goodman and the joy of performing for her hometown audience.

A Play with a Purpose

How did "Dead Girl’s Quinceañera" come to life? Playwright Phanesia Pharel and director Melia Bensussen discuss developing the play and the ideas that drive its story.

Who Are We, Really?

Taking listeners inside "Theater of the Mind", David Byrne discusses the production’s creation, its unique venue and the layers of discovery waiting for audiences.

Food For Thought

David Byrne joins the "Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!" panel for a playful conversation about music, theater and the wonderfully unpredictable workings of the human mind.

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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.
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2012: Camino Real
1978: A Christmas Carol
1998: Death of a Salesman
2009: Ruined