Written and Directed By Christopher Llewyn Ramirez and Jeff Colangelo

September 29 – November 5, 2023 in Goodman's Owen Theatre

90 minutes, no intermission.

Lucha Teotl

Extended by Popular Demand

Pro wrestling bursts onto the stage in a high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride.

It’s a night in the theater that you’ll never forget. Experience the heart-pumping action ringside, as the Goodman transforms into a professional wrestling arena—a perfect backdrop for the high drama and rich cultural history of lucha libre. Originally developed with Prism Movement Theater and produced in partnership with CLATA and the National Museum of National Mexican Art as part of 2023 Destinos Festival, actors and luchadores (wrestlers) in masks representative of Aztec gods play out an exciting wrestling story about family, honor, tradition and redemption.

Presented in English with some Spanish dialogue.

LUCHA TEOTL was originally developed with Prism Movement Theater, 2021.

LUCHA TEOTL is a play about wrestling and it contains a level of violence typical of a televised professional wrestling match. Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 10.


The wait is over. Get a preview of LUCHA TEOTL.

Meet the luchadores of LUCHA TEOTL. Get tickets to experience this 90-minute thrill ride live! Extended by popular demand through November 5.

“For Lucha Libre Diehards and Newbies Alike, Goodman Theatre’s Multifaceted LUCHA TEOTL Is Irresistible” (Chicago Sun-Times).

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

“Expect the unexpected.” Check out our luchadore’s signature moves before LUCHA TEOTL steps into the ring September 29.

Watch as a custom wrestling ring is built in the Owen Theatre for LUCHA TEOTL. Get your ringside tickets now.

Get in the ring with creators Jeff Colangelo and Christopher Llewyn Ramirez as they describe what you can expect from this high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride.

The wait is over. Get a preview of LUCHA TEOTL.

Meet the luchadores of LUCHA TEOTL. Get tickets to experience this 90-minute thrill ride live! Extended by popular demand through November 5.

“For Lucha Libre Diehards and Newbies Alike, Goodman Theatre’s Multifaceted LUCHA TEOTL Is Irresistible” (Chicago Sun-Times).

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

LUCHA TEOTL production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren

“Expect the unexpected.” Check out our luchadore’s signature moves before LUCHA TEOTL steps into the ring September 29.

Watch as a custom wrestling ring is built in the Owen Theatre for LUCHA TEOTL. Get your ringside tickets now.

Get in the ring with creators Jeff Colangelo and Christopher Llewyn Ramirez as they describe what you can expect from this high-octane, immersive, 90-minute thrill ride.

 

THIS PRODUCTION HAS NOW CLOSED