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Announcing Our 26/27 Season.
BIG FEELINGS
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A musical 40,000 years in the making.
Iceboy!

June 20 – July 26 in Albert Theatre 

Iceboy!

June 20 – July 26 in Albert Theatre 

MORE FROM THE GOODMAN

Explore events, upcoming plays and opportunities, on and off stage.

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May 2 – June 7

Covenant

"A striking new Southern gothic" (The New York Times).
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Saturday, May 23 @ 12:00pm – 7:30pm

Hidden GEMS: (Goodman Entrepreneur Market) Pop-up

Experience local makers from Chicagoland before or after the matinee and evening performances of "Covenant".
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Saturday, May 30 from 5:30pm – 9pm

SHANK: A Film by Jim Terry

"Fast, funny, and dangerous—SHANK [written, directed and produced by Jim Terry] cuts straight to the bone." See it!

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May 1 – May 28

ACTivation

The Goodman's ACTivation series offers a dynamic lineup of workshops designed to spark creativity and build community.
Multi-Event

July 2025 – August 2026

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
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March 11 – August 30

Theater of the Mind Event

Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar
Multi-Event
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September 2025 through July 2026

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays at the Goodman are family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy.
Red wax seal with an embossed inverted cross, accompanied by three drops of red wax, on a white background.

May 2 – June 7

Covenant

"A striking new Southern gothic" (The New York Times).
A small glass bottle of yellow oil, a wooden bowl with wrapped soaps, a bar of soap, and eucalyptus leaves arranged on a white surface.

Saturday, May 23 @ 12:00pm – 7:30pm

Hidden GEMS: (Goodman Entrepreneur Market) Pop-up

Experience local makers from Chicagoland before or after the matinee and evening performances of "Covenant".
A stylized movie poster shows a man in sunglasses and leather jacket punching forward with blood splatter, with bold red text reading "Steve Bruce is SHANK.

Saturday, May 30 from 5:30pm – 9pm

SHANK: A Film by Jim Terry

"Fast, funny, and dangerous—SHANK [written, directed and produced by Jim Terry] cuts straight to the bone." See it!

A group of people in workout attire practice dance or exercise movements in a brightly lit studio with large windows.

May 1 – May 28

ACTivation

The Goodman's ACTivation series offers a dynamic lineup of workshops designed to spark creativity and build community.
Multi-Event

July 2025 – August 2026

100 Free Acts of Theater

An epic citywide year-long event—100 Free Acts of Theater—activates all 50 wards of Chicago.
A cartoon-style outdoor birthday setup with a cake on a pink tablecloth, surrounded by fences, a yellow house in the background, and a paint can by the right side.

March 11 – August 30

Theater of the Mind Event

Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar
Multi-Event
A group of adults and children stand indoors with arms raised, participating in a group activity or class.

September 2025 through July 2026

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays at the Goodman are family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy.

Presented by The Goodman

Around the Corner & in the neighborhood

Check out our “off-campus” experiences—mind-blowing magic and a major new downtown immersive attraction.

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Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour

Performances available now through December 2026!

Step into 3rd Generation Magician Dennis Watkins’ custom magic theater around the corner from The Goodman and see why he’s “Chicago’s premiere resident magician.” (Chicago Tribune).
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From David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar: Theater of the Mind

Extended through August 30!

Co-created by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar, and presented by The Goodman, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical experience you’ll see, feel, taste and hear.

Celebrate our 25/26 Season with Us

A Century of The Goodman

For a century, The Goodman has been more than a theater—it’s been the heartbeat of Chicago. Where stories come alive and move us to dream bigger and feel deeper. Here, art doesn’t just entertain you—it awakens.

This is The Goodman—where humanity takes center stage. Join us for our Centennial 25/26 Season.

Come to The Goodman. Leave more human.

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Season Spotlight

26/27 Season announcement

Join us for the 26/27 Season, where Big Feelings aren’t just welcome—they’re expected.

EXPLORE THE SEASON

Recent Press

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The 101st Chapter

The Goodman begins its second century with 12 productions in the 26/27 Season, from the genre-defying The 7 Fingers to Green Day’s generation-defining hit musical.

Where It Started

Chicago native playwright York Walker reflects on the inspiration behind "Covenant" and the process of crafting a story within the horror genre.

Defrosting Complete

The full company has been announced for Iceboy!, joining Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman for the world premiere musical comedy in Chicago.

At the Helm

Malkia Stampley reflects on her path to directing, collaborating with Chicago-native playwright York Walker and bringing Covenant to life.

Sisterhood in Process

Jaeda LaVonne and Felicia Oduh, who play sisters on stage, discuss collaboration, connection and the creative journey behind Covenant.

Engage & Learn

Art in service of a wider vision of social change

Explore our programs and partnerships that aim to activate authentic collaboration with Chicago’s citizens, schools and organizations—and better our city.

Education & Engagement programming

For Youth

Chicagoland youth! Learn about how you can get involved in Goodman’s creative community through our exciting after-school programs, hands-on theatre workshops and immersive summer programs.

For Community

Participate in Chicago’s vast artistic landscape, where creativity and curiosity come together. Immerse yourself in the themes and stories of our productions or join a hands on workshop designed for artists of all ages.

For Schools

Enhance your classroom experience with our arts education programs. Access professional development workshops and teaching resources to enrich your teaching methods or plan a field trip to a student matinee performance.

For Professionals

The next generation of arts professionals become acquainted with the theater through internships and engagement opportunities across the theater.
1993: The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
2012: Camino Real
1978: A Christmas Carol
1998: Death of a Salesman
2009: Ruined