Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Evan Cabnet
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– CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Gloria
Jan 14 – Feb 19, 2017 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
2 hours including one intermission
Get ready for the play that will have everyone talking: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ explosive Pulitzer Prize finalist Gloria.
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York’s most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur “Genius” grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Goodman Theatre presents The Vineyard Theatre’s acclaimed world premiere production.
Critical Praise
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“A shocking, hilarious and spectacularly honest play”
– Chicago Tribune
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“A great roar of truth-telling, keenly observed”
– Chicago Tribune
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“I could see [Gloria] heading to Broadway…you’ll be gripped, dear reader”
– Chicago Tribune
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“A whip-smart satire! A sharp-toothed comic drama with a whole lot to say”
– The New York Times
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“An adrenaline rush of a show! One of the year’s best”
– The New York Times
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“Provocative, sharply observant and playfully theatrical. This thought-provoking work continues its talented young writer’s winning streak”
– The Hollywood Reporter
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