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“An important American play that will last the test of time.”
– Chicago Tribune

Extended again through March 9!

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February 8 – March 30
Extended a 2nd time through March 30!

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Performances extended through August 2025!

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UPDATES from the theater you love.

Definition Innovator: Fat Ham Vendor Fair Pop-up

Each Saturday in February

Celebrate Black History Month with us at the Goodman Theatre as we honor the creativity and innovation of Black entrepreneurs and artists. Learn More.

Betrayal Unveiled: An Interactive Pre-Show Context

Thursday, February 20 at 6pm

Bring your partner, best friend, or family member to test how well you truly know each other through a series of thought-provoking challenges and questions. Learn More.

BUST

April 19 – May 16

It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, form-defying, laugh-out-loud new drama from Pulitzer-Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard. Learn More.

The 2024/2025 Season

Gather with friends, laugh with a loved one, exhale away the troubles of the day. Discover a fresh perspective through a timeless story. Learn more.

betrayal

“The mastery of the craft of playwriting” is just one thing that drew cast members Helen Hunt, Robert Sean Leonard and Ian Barford to Betrayal at Goodman Theatre. Extended again through March 30, don’t miss your chance to experience this “brilliant” play before it sells out.

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ENGAGE AND 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.

Explore all Education & Engagement programming

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Tyrone Phillips in "Fat Ham" Rehearsals

The Intersection of Humor and Heart

N’DIGO
In discussing Fat Ham, Director Tyrone Phillips touches on the play’s exploration of family dynamics, identity and the challenges of navigating complex emotions, while also emphasizing the significance of joy in his creative approach.

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Tedra and Rabby high-fiving.

A Different Hamlet

CBS-2
Reflecting how Shakespeare’s impact inspires this contemporary take on timeless themes, from humor and personal growth to embracing vulnerability in a challenging world, director Tyrone Phillips provides an inside look at Fat Ham.

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Juicy and Larry.

Fat Ham Deliciously Reinvents Shakespeare

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Playwright James Ijames plays constantly with two types of expectations: the ones your family places on you, and the ones that Shakespeare has placed on all of us.

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Tyrone Phillips

A Classic Tragedy and Contemporary Storytelling

THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PODCAST
Director Tyrone Phillips shares insights into Fat Ham, discussing how Shakespeare’s influence fuels a modern take on classic themes, including comedy, coming-of-age and the ways history informs what’s to come.

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An Iconic Night

BROADWAY WORLD
Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. will headline the Goodman’s Centennial Gala, adding a touch of Broadway magic to this milestone event.

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Chicago’s Top Theater Events to Watch

WBEZ
With special mentions of Fat Ham and Betrayal as standout productions, WBEZ spotlights the city’s most anticipated winter and spring performances for 2025.

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Betrayal Featured in 25 Must See List

REBELLIOUS MAGAZINE
Starring Helen Hunt, Ian Barford and Robert Sean Leonard, this production of Harold Pinter’s iconic masterwork is highly anticipated in Chicago’s 2025 theater lineup.

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CELEBRATING 99 YEARS

Today’s Goodman Theatre traces its roots back to the dream of multifaceted artist, Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, who worked to open Chicago’s first major theater and training program from drama students at the Chicago Art Institute.

Goodman’s parents took up his cause after his death and in the fall of 1925, the Kenneth Sawyer Goodman Memorial Theatre opened its doors. Our Full History

Visitor Info

Getting to the Goodman is easy.

Our central location is in close proximity to I-55, I-90/94, I-290 and Lake Shore Drive, as well as all major CTA rail lines and many bus routes. Multiple parking lots are located near the theater, and Goodman patrons have options for discounted parking rates. More help getting here.

A few links to answer all your questions.

Patron Health & Safety: Stay up to date on our latest COVID-19 safety protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions: We get these all the time; yours is probably here.

Food & Drinks Nearby: Where to go before and after the show.

Theater Services: Coat check, lost and found, emergency info.

Accessibility: We strive to make performances and facilities accessible to all patrons.

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