graveyard shift

Feb 7 – Mar 8, 2020

2 hours with no intermission

“Our new life starts tomorrow.” – Kane, Scene VI

Janelle, poised to reap the fruits of her labor, relocates from Illinois to Texas in order to give love a chance. Meanwhile, a small-town police officer wrestles with the harsh realities of change. When their worlds collide, both are forced to confront the consequences of an imbalance of power.

Read Content Advisory Info

graveyard shift is appropriate for ages 14 and up. It contains adult themes, profanity, and depictions of police brutality. For more information about content, please call Ticket Services at 312.443.3800 (open daily 12noon to 5pm).

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

Critical Praise

“⭐⭐⭐⭐” (out of four)

– Chicago Tribune
“Beautifully and fearsomely acted…left me breathless”

– Daily Herald
“A devastating play about a relationship of fear”

– Chicago Tribune
“Lyrical and heartbreaking”

– Chicago Reader
“[graveyard shift] will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end”

– Around The Town Chicago
“Seamlessly staged…and skillfully delivered”

– Daily Herald

Audience Feedback

I was so drawn in and on the edge of my seat. Bravo to the cast.

Da Vina B. via Facebook
Emotional. Intense. Amazing.

LaShawnda D. via Facebook
Such a moving and engaging play! It gave the view of social injustice but in a love story!

Michelle B. via Facebook
I’m still thinking about [graveyard shift]. Brilliant. Devastating. Necessary.

Richard C. via Facebook
A wonderful performance and deeply disturbing on several levels.

Jean F. via Facebook
This is an amazing play. I loved it so much.

Doris J. via Facebook