Revolution(s)

Oct 4 – Nov 22, 2025 in Goodman's Owen Theatre

Around 2 hours, including one 15-minute intermission

EXTENDED A SECOND TIME THROUGH NOVEMBER 22!

Put your hands on the wheel of history.

When soldier and aspiring musician Hampton Weems comes home from Afghanistan, he finds the South Side of Chicago is also occupied territory—and he’s accidentally joined the resistance. This all-new radical musical event from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and The Nightwatchman) and Chicago’s own Zayd Ayers Dohrn pulses with punk, hip-hop and metal, and celebrates the courage that inspires us—across generations—to demand a better world.

Recommended for ages 15+

This production contains mature themes including violence, death and intimacy. If features strong language, gunshot sounds, strobes, fog and smoking (vape). For a detailed breakdown of Revolution(s) content warnings, including timing of where they appear in the show, email access@goodmantheatre.org. We also have brief show summaries available through that email address. Please allow up to three business days for a response. Hard copies of the expanded content guide and show summaries are also available at our front desk.

Click here to view the full music credits for Revolution(s).

Watch this high-energy scene from Revolution(s)—extended through November 22.

Hear what audiences have to say about Revolution(s).

Director Steve Broadnax III on his aspirations for the all-new punk, hip-hop and metal musical.

Revolution(s) is “a show that deserves a future beyond this production” (Chicago Tribune)—extended by popular demand!

Get a glimpse at this rockin’ new musical from playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn, with music and lyrics by Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) and direction by Steve H. Broadnax III.

Revolution(s) is a “punk-metal-hip-hop musical and it’s not like anything theatregoers have ever seen before.

Put your hands on the wheel of history—on stage starting October 4.

Buy Tickets

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

For Theater of the Mind: Performance buyouts are available for groups (16 or more). Groups save $10 on tickets as well as waived service fees email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for availability.

Photo by Brett Beiner.

Photo by Brett Biener.

Photo by Brett Beiner.

Photo by Brett Biener.

The cast of REVOLUTION(S). Photo by Hugo Hentoff.

Creative Artists

Choose someone to see their bio and past Goodman productions.

Zayd Ayers Dohrn

Book Writer

Steve H. Broadnax III

Director

Tom Morello

Music & Lyrics

Jackie Burns

Emma

Daryn Whitney Harrell

Understudy Ensemble

Jakeim Hart

Ernie

Michael Earvin Martin

Sunny/Leon Understudy

Al’Jaleel McGhee

Leon

Aaron James Mckenzie

Hampton

Jarais Musgrove

Ensemble

Aj Paramo

Ensemble / Understudy Ernie

Billy Rude

Sean

Ty Shay

Understudy Ensemble

Alysia Velez

Lucia

Joseph Anthony Byrd

Understudy Hampton/Understudy Ensemble

Haley Gustafson

Understudy Emma/Understudy Ensemble

Christopher Kelley

Understudy Sean/Understudy Ensemble

Eric A. Lewis

Understudy Sunny/Understudy Ensemble

Kendal Marie Wilson

Understudy Lucia/Understudy Ensemble

Raquel Adorno

Costume Designer

Stephanie Farina

Sound Designer

Andres Fiz

Projections Programmer

Greg Geffrard

Intimacy and Violence

Emily Hayman

Associate Sound Designer

Greg Hofmann

Lighting Designer

Rasean Davonté Johnson

Projections Designer

Derek McLane

Set Designer

Parker Molacek

Assistant Projection Designer

Lia Wallfish

Associate Costume Designer

Stark Winter

Assistant Lighting Designer

Adam Belcuore

2nd Line Producer

Tor Campbell

Production Assistant

Millicent Johnnie

Choreographer

Stu Mindeman

Score Supervisor

Paul Mutzabaugh

Music Director/Associate Music Supervisor/Conductor

Zack Steele

Associate Director

Sarah Ann Sulewski

Assistant Choreographer

Jason Michael Webb

Music Supervisor

Lo Williams

Assistant Director and Assistant Dramaturg

Sheryl Williams

Fight & Intimacy and Firearms Coordinator

Clara Zucker

Assistant Dramaturg

Kat Zukaitis

Dramaturg and Line Producer

Lauren Port

Casting Director

Mia Maccarella

Floor Manager

Brett Presson

Production Stage Manager

Marcus Caroll

Stage Manager

Imani Ross

Stage Manager

Hope X. Still

Stage Management Apprentice

Tuesday Thacker

Production Assistant

Special Events

Pre-show programming, unique performances, and related programming.

Concluded

Three women stand together indoors, engaged in conversation and smiling. Two wear name tags and business casual attire.

Thursday, October 23 @ 6:00pm – 7:15pm

Revolution(s) Scene Night

Join The Goodman's Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago professionals.

Use Code: SCENE

Concluded

A black vinyl record lies broken, with several jagged pieces scattered around it on a white surface.

Friday, October 17 @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Rage Night

Kick off your night with an electric pre-show party celebrating Chicago’s alternative music scene.

Use Code: RAGE

Concluded

Friday, October 10 @ 6:00pm – 7:15pm

Revolution(s) Black Affinity Night

Join us for a night dedicated to honoring and uplifting Black voices, stories, and experiences.

Use Code: AFFINITY

Concluded

Monday, September 29 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Revolution: Love, Joy and the Art of Creating the World We Deserve

Don’t miss this inspiring evening of dialogue at the intersection of storytelling and social justice.

CRITICAL PRAISE

“Fabulously performed.”

Chicago Tribune

“Brilliantly directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.”

Chicago Theatre Review

“Cogent, assertive, unapologetic…a galvanizing musical.”

Daily Herald

“Strikingly finished and polished.”

Chicago Tribune

“Highly interesting, engaging and genuinely provocative.”

BroadwayWorld

“It’s impossible not to be blown away by the sound of this show.”

Newcity

Early Audience Reactions

“GRIPPING FROM THE FIRST CHORD.”

John D. via Email

“IT COULDN’T BE MORE RELEVANT AND TIMELY! THE MUSIC WAS RAW AND GRITTY LIKE THE SHOW!”

@srtag1 via Instagram

“TIMELY. POWERFUL. OUTSIDE OF THE BOX. FULL OF TALENT, BOTH DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL.”

Mike P. via Facebook

“THE CHARACTERS AND STORY LINE IS FANTASTIC BUT THE ACTORS / DANCERS MADE THE WHOLE SHOW! I FELL IN LOVE WITH EACH OF THEM FOR DIFFERENT REASONS!”

Brittany D. via Facebook

“PHENOMENAL SHOW…I WAS THRILLED TO BE THERE AND SEE IT. SUCH A TIMELY MUSICAL.”

Catherine E. via Email

“CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT!”

@MissDaffnie via Twitter

STUDY GUIDES

Revolution(s) Study Guide

Download the English Revolution(s) study guide.

Guía De Estudio Del Título Revolution(s)

Descargue la guía de estudio en inglés Revolution(s).

Accessible & Enhanced Performances

Questions? Please contact (312) 443-3800 for voice, or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org. Visit our Accessibility Overview page for full details.

American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm

Use code SIGN for $44 tickets ($35 ticket plus $9 service fee)

Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, October 25
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance

Use code AUDIO for $44 tickets ($35 ticket plus $9 service fee)

Spanish Subtitles Performance
Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm

Use code SPANISH for $44 tickets ($35 ticket plus $9 service fee)

Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, October 26 at 2:00pm

Use code OPEN for $44 tickets ($35 ticket plus $9 service fee)

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