By Jordan Harrison
Co-directed by David Cromer
and Caitlin Sullivan
“⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 4).”
“Superlatively acted.”
–Chicago Tribune
The Antiquities
May 3 – Jun 1, 2025 in Goodman's Owen Theatre
Around 1 hour and 35 minutes with no intermission
A “brilliantly imagined drama” (The Wall Street Journal) for anyone whose computer has asked them to prove that they’re a human. Which is to say, everyone.
At the Museum of Late Human Antiquities, the curators are fiercely committed to bringing a lost civilization to life again: What were humans really like? What did they wear, what did they eat, how did they die out? By casting us into the far future, Jordan Harrison’s “compelling” and “beautifully drawn” (The New York Times) new play gives us an uncanny view of the present moment, as we straddle the analog world that was and the post-human world to come.
A Co-Production with Playwrights Horizons and Vineyard Theatre
The Antiquities contains profanity, simulated oral sex, violence, alcohol use, death and mourning, pregnancy, child abandonment, and human extinction.
Special Events
Pre-show programming, unique performances, and related programming.
Critical Praise
“EXQUISITE MOMENTS…HILARIOUS AND SCALDING.”
The New York Times
“A HIGHLY PROVOCATIVE AND CLEVER EXAMINATION OF HUMANITY.”
New York Stage Review
“A SUPREMELY ACCOMPLISHED PLAY.”
The Wall Street Journal
“CO-DIRECTED WITH POWER AND AN UNFLINCHING POINT OF VIEW BY DAVID CROMER AND CAITLIN SULLIVAN.”
Chicago Theatre Review
“YOUR HEAD WILL SPIN FOR 95 MINUTES.”
Chicago Tribune
“HURTLES THROUGH TIME AND SPACE WITH A ‘BLACK-MIRROR’-LIKE TWIST.”
Chicago Sun-Times
Audience Feedback
“IT WAS INCREDIBLE. GREAT CAST. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.”
Analiese G. via Facebook
“A THRILLING EXPLORATION.”
Barbara M. via Email
“SAW IT IN NYC. GREAT PRODUCTION.”
@hgordon66 via Instagram
“IT’S VERY GOOD—UNUSUAL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING.”
Sandra L. via Facebook
“INTERESTING PERSPECTIVES ON A TIMELY SUBJECT.”
Jay M. via Email
“I ENJOYED IT…IT IS AKIN TO A MORALITY PLAY FROM THE MEDIEVAL TIMES…A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR AI.”
Sharon B. J. via Facebook
Accessible & Enhanced Performances
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, May 23 at 7:30pm
Use code SIGN for $28 tickets ($20 ticket plus $8 service fee).
Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, May 24
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance
Use code AUDIO for $28 tickets ($20 ticket plus $8 service fee).
Spanish Subtitles Performance
Saturday, May 24 at 7:30pm
Use code SPANISH for $28 tickets ($20 ticket plus $8 service fee).
Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, May 25 at 2:00pm
Use code OPEN for $28 tickets ($20 ticket plus $8 service fee).
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