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The Attic “might well be the best show of the year in Chicago.”

– Chicago Tribune
The Attic

September 5 – October 11 in Albert Theatre
Extended by popular demand!

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“A darkly hilarious take on true-crime obsession.”

– Broadway World
Dead Girl’s Quinceañera

September 26 – November 1 in Owen Theatre

The Attic

September 5 – October 11 in Albert Theatre
Extended by popular demand!

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera

September 26 – November 1 in Owen Theatre

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November 13 – December 31

A Christmas Carol

Tickets on sale now!
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Thursday, October 29 | Reception from 6pm – 7:15pm | Performance at 7:30pm

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera Scene Night

Join Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago young professionals.

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September 2026 – July 2027

2026/2027 Season

Experience our 2026/2027 Season, where Big Feelings aren’t just welcome—they’re expected.
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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November 13 – December 31

A Christmas Carol

Tickets on sale now!
Two people stand indoors, smiling and hugging in front of a wooden paneled wall. One holds a phone, and both wear name tags.

Thursday, October 29 | Reception from 6pm – 7:15pm | Performance at 7:30pm

Dead Girl’s Quinceañera Scene Night

Join Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago young professionals.

Use Code: SCENE
A group of people sit closely together, smiling and clapping, appearing to enjoy a live performance or event.

September 2026 – July 2027

2026/2027 Season

Experience our 2026/2027 Season, where Big Feelings aren’t just welcome—they’re expected.
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.

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 by popular demand!

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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World Premiere Production

The 7 finger’s the attic

Audiences are raving about The Attic—a breathtaking new work on stage at The Goodman. On stage now through October 11.

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Facing the Fall

Creator Shana Carroll traces the connections between her life on the trapeze and the universal questions of life in "The Attic".

Making Spirits Bright

The holiday season arrived early at The Goodman as young performers auditioned for the 49th annual production of "A Christmas Carol".

The Story in Motion

Tyler Meredith gives "The Morning Mix Podcast" a peek inside "The Attic", discussing the preparation behind the production, its one-of-a-kind blend of circus and theater and the extraordinary life that inspired it.

Once in a Lifetime

Tyler Meredith talks about the creative journey behind "The Attic" and bringing Shana Carroll’s remarkable life story to the stage through storytelling and movement.

Life in the Air

Shana Carroll discusses her remarkable life on the trapeze and the journey that led her to create "The Attic", a “living memoir” told through circus, theater and dance.

A Chicago Theater Summer

Denison University spotlights students’ immersive summer experience at The Goodman and other Chicago theaters, created by Artistic Director Susan V. Booth to introduce the next generation of theater-makers to the field.

The Magic Man

Dennis Watkins celebrates 25 years as Chicago's resident magician, tracing his journey from childhood to his long-running hit "The Magic Parlour".

A Summer of Learning

Musical Theater Intensive participant shares her passion for theater and reflects on her experience spending the summer at The Goodman.

On the Rise

Named a "Person to Watch," playwright Phanésia Pharel reflects on her artistic journey and what's ahead as "Dead Girl's Quinceañera" makes its way to The Goodman.

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