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– WGN

Streaming On-Demand Through July 31 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
1 hours and 35 minutes with no intermission
“Musical theater perfection…exquisite from start to finish” (BroadwayWorld).
Frank Carter famously authored self-help books. But Alice, his 16-year-old daughter, finds cold comfort in his positivity platitudes when he tragically never comes home one night. As she puzzles out the events of the day that changed her family forever, Alice’s relentless search for the facts reveals a more complicated truth. With big humor and bittersweet wit, this “luminous new musical…lush, poetic and surprisingly funny” (The San Diego Union-Tribune) explores how we move through and live with loss.
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“Life After is a stirring, fully original musical that borrows from nothing except the timeless artistic desire to make sense of life and loss.”
– Chicago Tribune
“This show, with this cast and orchestra, is as perfect as musicals get.”
– Newcity
“★★★★ (out of 4)…Life After will stay with you for a long while.”
– Chicago Sun-Times
“An exquisite show with a score that recalls Stephen Sondheim.”
– Daily Herald
“With fantastic music, Life After is its own special creation in a finely crafted production. Fast paced, moving, and beautiful to watch!”
– WGN
“Gorgeous! A stunning and original new musical, profoundly emotional, deeply moving and surprisingly humorous.”
– BroadwayWorld
[Life After] was life changing @GoodmanTheatre tonight. Great job.
@nickle_pup via Twitter
Absolutely my favorite musical production I’ve ever seen.
@michaelbrownlessons via Instagram
Best musical I’ve seen since Hamilton. Don’t miss it!!
Patricia M. via Facebook
This play reminded me of what I love about the Goodman—a bold new production, challenging to do, but so moving and inspiring.
Melinda M. via Email
An absolutely stunning production in every way. A perfect blend of humor and substance.
Jeremy R. via Facebook
Britta Johnson’s radiant family dramedy #LifeAfter at Goodman Theatre [is] unmissable.
@EDonoghueWrite via Twitter
Poignant…funny yet thoughtful.
Suzanne N. via Facebook
The performances in this show were breathtaking–The best 90 minutes you’ll spend this year.
Mary S. via Email
This show was beautiful but the cast is phenomenal!! â¤ï¸ Recommend.
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