What's New

• The Santland Diaries

  Tickets to David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries Now On Sale 

  Nov 30 - Dec 30, 2018.

  Steve Scott directs David Sedaris' "vivid, hilarious portrait of family Christmas" (Chicago Magazine) The Santaland Diaries, playing November 30 - December 30 in the Owen Theatre. Strapped for cash at holiday time, an actor takes a job as "Crumpet the Elf" at Macy's Santland—and his hilarious observations are more naughty than nice.

• Lady in Denmark

  Tickets to Dael Orlandersmith's Lady in Denmark Now On Sale 

  Oct 19 - Nov 18, 2018.

  Opening the Owen Theatre's 2018/2019 Season, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith's soulful, music-infused tribute to the Billie Holiday's power to heal and inspire, Lady in Denmark stars Linda Gehringer.

• Mendoza

  Announcing Mendoza by Los Colochos Teatro

  October 3 - 7, 2018 in the Healy.

  Goodman Theatre and the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance will present Mendoza by Los Colochos of Mexico City as part of Destinos, the 2nd Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. A radically reimagined adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Mendoza is a tale of ambition, blood and power by Antonio Zúñiga and Juan Carrillo, directed by Carrillo and presented in Spanish with English supertitles.
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  Goodman Theatre y Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA- Alianza de Teatro Latino de Chicago) presentan Mendoza por Los Colochos Teatro de la Ciudad de México como parte de Destinos, el 2do Festival Internacional de Teatro Latino. Una alegoría radical, adaptación del Macbeth de Shakespeare, Mendoza es una historia de ambición, sangre y poder escrita por Antonio Zúñiga y Juan Carrillo, dirigida por Carrillo y presentada en Español con subtítulos en Inglés.

• 2018's New Stages Festival

  FREE Tickets for the 2018 New Stages Festival Now Available 

  Sept 19 - Oct 7, 2018.

  Now in its 15th year, the New Stages Festival delivers a sneak peek at exciting new plays some of the country's finest established and emerging playwrights. This year's lineup includes work from Sandra Delgado, Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, Noah Haidle and more. Tickets to all events are free.

• Group Tickets to The Music Man

  Group Tickets to The Music Man Now On Sale

  Group Tickets Now Available

  Make your summer 2019 plans now—groups of 15+ can get tickets to The Music Man, directed by Mary Zimmerman before tickets go on sale the general public.

• A Christmas Carol

  Plan for the Holidays: Tickets for A Christmas Carol Now on Sale!

  A Christmas Carol plays Nov 17 - Dec 30, 2018 in the Albert Theatre.

  Chicago's favorite holiday tradition returns for another magical season, featuring Larry Yando as Scrooge. Over the past four decades, 1.5 million theatergoers have delighted in the "perfect holiday treat" (ABC-7). Make lasting holiday memories with friends and family at A Christmas Carol! 

• 2666 News

  Epic Stage Adaptation of Roberto Bolaño's 2666 Available for Streaming!

  WATCH THE ACCLAIMED GOODMAN PRODUCTION ONLINE FOR FREE.

  2666, co-directed and co-adapted by Robert Falls and Seth Bockley, played to sold-out houses at the Goodman upon its world premiere production in 2016. Now, viewers anywhere can stream all five parts of the monumental production. Featuring a cast of 15 in 80 roles, Roberto Bolaño's epic story spans 100 years across Spain, Mexico, Germany and beyond. Relive this incredible moment in Goodman history from the comfort of your home!

• 2018/2019 Season

  Announcing Our 2018/19 Season

  Timely. Original. Inspired.

  Explosive, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.
  Shakespeare’s tale of magic and mayhem—reimagined.
  The 76-trombone, Tony-winning musical The Music Man.
  And so much more!
  EXPLORE SEASON >>

• Rental Spaces

  Rental Spaces at the Goodman

  Host your private event at Goodman Theatre.

  Goodman Theatre offers spaces perfect for accommodating special events, corporate meetings, lectures, pre-show receptions, auditions and much more. Goodman rentals can provide audio visual equipment for presentations, catering options and other needs your event may require. Spaces accommodate groups of up to 850.
  EXPLORE MORE >>

• Onstage+

  OnStage+, the Goodman's Digital Magazine

  EXPLORE GOODMAN PRODUCTIONS.

  Dive deeper into the works presented at the Goodman with OnStage+, the Goodman’s digital magazine. Explore behind-the-scenes interviews with artists, photo galleries and much more!  VISIT ONSTAGE+ >>