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On stage starting January 31.
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Jan 31 – March 1 in Albert Theatre

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On stage starting February 21.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Junot Díaz.
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Feb 21 – Apr 5 in Owen Theatre

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Jan 31 – March 1 in Albert Theatre

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Feb 21 – Apr 5 in Owen Theatre

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An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
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New Stages Festival 2026

A FREE annual celebration of innovative, risky new drama showcase of works in progress. Tickets available now!
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September 2025 through July 2026

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays at the Goodman are family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy.
Three students standing indoors hold up printed documents and smile at the camera.

Saturday, January 17 @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Teen Studio: The Writer’s Room

Dive into the art of playwriting and start bringing your original stories to life.
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Starting March 11, 2026

ACTivation

The Goodman's ACTivation series offers a dynamic lineup of workshops designed to spark creativity and build community.

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Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Performances available now through April 2026!

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

Tickets on sale now! Performances start March 11, 2026.

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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Theater of the Mind

Theater of the Mind is a large scale yet immersive experience that’s coming to Chicago in spring 2026. Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar, and presented by The Goodman. Performances being March 11.

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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.

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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