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Extended by popular demand through October 12!

A hilarious and moving world premiere play.
Ashland Avenue

Sept 6 – Oct 12 in Albert Theatre

A ground-breaking new musical.
Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 9 in Owen Theatre

Ashland Avenue

Sept 6 – Oct 12 in Albert Theatre

Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 9 in Owen Theatre

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Multi-Event

July 25 – October 19

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
Show

November 15 – December 31

A Christmas Carol

Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune).
Multi-Event

Sunday, September 14 @ 11:00am – 12:30pm

Second Saturdays September

Family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy, creativity, and sharing space.

Saturday, September 20 at 8:30am

A Christmas Carol Young Performer Auditions

The Goodman Theatre is seeking aspiring Chicagoland actors aged 5-17 for the 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol!

Show Event

Saturday, September 27 @ 6:00pm

Chicago Legacy Business Ice Cream Social

Savor the iconic flavors of Rainbow Cone while hearing stories of resilience from other legacy businesses.

Use Code: ICECREAM
Special Event
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Monday, October 6 @ 5:30pm

The Goodman Education Benefit: Unleash Your Potential

Our annual benefit to raise proceeds for The Goodman's Education and Engagement programs. Featuring Jenna Fischer.

Show Event

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6pm

Revolution(s) COLLEGE NIGHT

For less than the price of a movie ticket, college students are invited to experience Revolution(s).

Use Code: COLLEGE
Multi-Event

July 25 – October 19

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
Show

November 15 – December 31

A Christmas Carol

Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win” (Chicago Tribune).
Multi-Event

Sunday, September 14 @ 11:00am – 12:30pm

Second Saturdays September

Family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy, creativity, and sharing space.

Saturday, September 20 at 8:30am

A Christmas Carol Young Performer Auditions

The Goodman Theatre is seeking aspiring Chicagoland actors aged 5-17 for the 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol!

Show Event

Saturday, September 27 @ 6:00pm

Chicago Legacy Business Ice Cream Social

Savor the iconic flavors of Rainbow Cone while hearing stories of resilience from other legacy businesses.

Use Code: ICECREAM
Special Event
A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, glasses, and a black polka dot shirt stands in front of a green chalkboard background.

Monday, October 6 @ 5:30pm

The Goodman Education Benefit: Unleash Your Potential

Our annual benefit to raise proceeds for The Goodman's Education and Engagement programs. Featuring Jenna Fischer.

Show Event

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6pm

Revolution(s) COLLEGE NIGHT

For less than the price of a movie ticket, college students are invited to experience Revolution(s).

Use Code: COLLEGE

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Around the Corner, and in the neighborhood

Join us for an intimate mind-blowing magical experience and a major new downtown cultural attraction.

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Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Performances available now through December!

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).

From David Byrne: Theater of the Mind

Debuts during our 25/26 Season

Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical experience you’ll see, feel, taste and hear.

Celebrate our 25/26 Season with Us

A Century of The Goodman

For a century, The Goodman has been more than a theater—it’s been the heartbeat of Chicago. Where stories come alive and move us to dream bigger and feel deeper. Here, art doesn’t just entertain you—it awakens.

This is The Goodman—where humanity takes center stage. Join us for our Centennial 25/26 Season.

Come to The Goodman. Leave more human.

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Show Spotlight

ASHLAND AVENUE REHEARSALS ARE UNDERWAY

 Join us for the first performances of our Centennial 25/26 Season and catch this all-star cast on stage beginning September 6.

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Centennial Named as Can’t-Miss Theater Event

Newcity’s Fall Arts Preview shines a spotlight on the Centennial Season—celebrating 100 years of theater with citywide performances, landmark productions and groundbreaking new work.

"Covenant" Joins the Lineup

Directed by Malkia Stampley, York Walker’s acclaimed play will make its Chicago debut in May 2026. Previously scheduled for Paramount Theatre’s season, the production finds a new home in the Owen Theatre.

World Premieres Launch Season

The Centennial Season kicks off with a bang: world premieres "Ashland Avenue," starring Jenna Fischer, and "Revolution(s)", featuring music by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.

Engage & Learn

Art in service of a wider vision of social change

Explore our programs and partnerships that aim to activate authentic collaboration with Chicago’s citizens, schools and organizations—and better our city.

Education & Engagement programming

For Youth

Chicagoland youth! Learn about how you can get involved in Goodman’s creative community through our exciting after-school programs, hands-on theatre workshops and immersive summer programs.

For Community

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.

For Professionals

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