Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Pride Night OUT!

Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00pm

Join us for a fabulous celebration of art, diversity, and self-expression at Goodman Pride Night OUT! On June 25, we invite you to kick off Chicago Pride weekend with an unforgettable immersive lobby experience in conjunction with the first preview of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Come as your most authentic self and share in the joy of live theater, camaraderie, and the spirit of Pride.

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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Scene Night

Thursday, June 27 at 6:00pm

Join Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago young professionals as you support this new musical adaptation of John Berendt’s iconic New York Times best selling true-crime blockbuster book.

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Book Signing with John Berendt

Saturday, July 6 from 5 – 7pm

Don’t miss the chance to have the acclaimed author of the New York Times best-seller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil sign your book! Pick up a hard- or soft-cover copy in the Goodman gift store, and meet John Berendt, who penned one of the most beloved non-fiction books in literary history.

A visit to Barnes & Noble

Sunday, July 7 from 11am – 1pm

John Berendt will be visiting the Barnes & Noble on West Diversey with producer Craig Haffner for a discussion on what went into creating this book and musical adaptation. Reservations are not required, so come for a peek behind the Spanish moss from 11am to 1pm.

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Midnight at American Writers Museum

Monday, July 8 starting at 10:30am 

Hear from the authors—John Berendt (non-fiction book) and Taylor Mac (book for the stage musical adaptation)—as they share insights into their crafts, discuss how the adaptation came to be and what to expect. The talk begins at 10:30am, with a book signing to follow; free with museum admission.

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In conversation with John Berendt, Rob Ashford and Tracy Baim

Tuesday, July 9 from 11:30am – 1pm

Author John Berendt and director Rob Ashford will discuss the musical adaption of Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil at the Clubhouse! Windy City Times co-founder Tracy Baim will join them for a wide-ranging conversation on the seductive new musical and the collaborative roles Taylor Mac, Jason Robert Brown and Tanya Birl-Torres played in bringing the true-crime blockbuster to life.

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Play On Words Conversation with the Poet avery r. young

Thursday, July 18 at 6:00pm

Join us as we engage in a guided conversation with the poet avery r. young. avery will read his piece “savanah, georgia” and explore his creative process. Light refreshments will be provided, and we’ll raise a toast with wine provided by Doña Amalia.

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Musical Monday at Sidetrack with Midnight

Monday, July 22 at 10pm

Meet cast members from Goodman’s production of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil at Sidetrack on July 22 at 10pm for a Midnight Pop Up event! Catch a sneak peek of the music from the show and get a chance to win tickets to this world premiere. Sing along to hits from your favorite musicals and join us at this special event. Sidetrack, located in the heart of Lakeview, is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ communities.