Book by Taylor Mac
Music and Lyrics By Jason Robert Brown
Choreography By Tanya Birl-Torres
Directed By Rob Ashford
Based on the New York Times Best-Selling Book By John Berendt
“Filled with enough thrilling musical ideas for three musicals.”
–Chicago Tribune
Jun 25 – Aug 11, 2024 in Goodman's Albert Theatre
Around 2 hours and 40 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
Extended by Popular Demand THROUGH AUGUST 11!
Acclaimed author John Berendt’s iconic New York Times best seller becomes a seductive new musical.
Southern charm is bountiful in Savannah, Georgia. But behind polite smiles, the eccentric residents are filled with secrets and motives. When wealthy antiques dealer Jim Williams is accused of murder, the sensational trial uncovers hidden truths and exposes the fine line between good and evil – which sparks Lady Chablis and other Savannahians to change the city forever. MacArthur “Genius” grantee Taylor Mac, Tony Award winners Jason Robert Brown and Rob Ashford, and choreographer Tanya Birl-Torres bring the true-crime blockbuster book and its beloved characters to life in a new musical adaptation.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil contains alcohol use, firearms, recorded gunshots, strobe lights, profanity, and discussions of sex, sexuality, violence and murder.
But wait, there’s more! Although Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has officially closed, the memory of this Opening Night moment with author John Berendt will last a lifetime.
Get a glimpse at the magic of Sierra Boggess (EMMA DAWES) in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Experience her star power on the Goodman stage before it closes on August 11.
Get a glimpse at one of Midnight’s show-stopping hits, “Let There Be Light.”
Audiences are calling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil “absolutely breathtaking” and “mind-blowing.” Don’t miss your chance hear why theater lovers like you are saying “the original music is extraordinary.”
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has “amazing songs” with “so many memorable performers” (Chicago Reader) and a “truly fabulous performance of Ghee as The Lady Chablis” (Chicago Tribune). On stage now through August 11.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
“Watching exceptional actors inhabit these characters just allows them to come to life.” MacArthur “Genius” grantee Taylor Mac (Book) and Tony Award Winner Jason Robert Brown (Music and Lyrics) talk about their collaboration on Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil production photo. Photo: Liz Lauren
“I love when dance allows you to see what’s on stage clearer.” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil choreographer Tanya Birl-Torres describes why she’s excited to be a part of this highly anticipated world premiere production and how the secrets in Savannah’s soil inspired her work.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil cast members Sierra Boggess (Emma Dawes), J. Harrison Ghee (The Lady Chablis) and Tom Hewitt (Jim Williams) talk about what excites them about this world-premiere musical.
“The chemistry of the creative team [is] just right.” Tony Award-winning director Robert Ashford describes why he’s excited to bring the world premiere of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil to the Goodman stage. Previews begin June 25!
Priority tickets are available now for the world premiere musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Performances run June 25 – August 4.
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 ‘TRULY FABULOUS PERFORMANCE OF GHEE AS THE LADY CHABLIS.'”
Chicago Tribune
“Everyone is at the top of their game.”
Chicago Reader
“JASON ROBERT BROWN’S BEST SCORE TO DATE.”
Variety
“Ghee delivers one show-stopping number after another.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“The HIGHEST of Recommendations…this show is NOT to be missed!”
WGN’s Behind the Curtain
“I loved the music, I loved the performances, and I loved the message.”
Splash magazine
Our group from Savannah saw it…and L-O-V-E-D it! So fun!
@dageeslin via Instagram
Outstanding, y’all! So grateful to have been there!
@unpastis via Instagram
A first-class production… music, set, choreography, acting… wonderful!
@michaellaudone via Instagram
Exceptional show! Such talent. I can’t say enough how good this was!
Laura S. via Facebook
Bravo to the cast and the orchestra!
Jan K. via Facebook
Fabulous, Darlings; simply Fabulous.
Cynthia H. via Facebook
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Questions? Please contact (312) 443-3800 for voice or (312) 443-3829 for TTY/TDD, or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org. Visit our Accessibility Overview page for full details.
American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, August 9 at 7:30pm
Use code SIGN for $30 tickets
Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, July 27
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance
Use code AUDIO for $30 tickets
Spanish Subtitles Performance
Saturday, July 27 at 7:30pm
Use code SPANISH for $30 tickets
Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, July 28 at 2:00pm
Use code OPEN for $30 tickets
Experience heart-pounding spectacle next door to a laugh-out-loud debutante ball. A fresh take on a centuries-old tale and a modern true story with a thrilling twist. From a hilarious new musical to a major revival, you’ll find familiar and new voices in Artistic Director Susan V. Booth’s first Goodman season—plays that celebrate the mess and magic of us all.
