by marco antonio rodriguez
Based on the novel the brief wondrous life of oscar wao by Junot Díaz
Directed by wendy mateo
in goodman’s owen theatre

GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2025/2026 PRODUCTION OF THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO HERE.

“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.”

Oscar knows that a nerdy Dominican college freshman isn’t anyone’s idea of a romantic hero. But with the encouragement of his new roommate, Yunior, Oscar is going to give love another chance… and then another… and then another. There’s just one problem: a dark “fukú” has haunted his family for generations, following their epic journey from Santo Domingo to the USA. A vivid new stage adaptation based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Díaz.

Click here to view the full program for THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO.

Tickets are Free; reservations are required.

Most offerings in this year’s Festival contain mature themes. Please email literary@goodmantheatre.org for questions.

Saturday, December 14 at 7:30pm

SOLD OUT!

Limited availability; tickets are free but reservations are required.