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April 20 – May 18

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A teddy bear, its fur patchy from years of affection, sits inside a brightly lit glass vitrine as if on display at a museum.

The Antiquities

May 3 – June 1

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The Color Purple

June 21 – July 27
Tickets available now!

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The Magic Parlour

Performances now available through December 2025!

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Special Events

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays of each month

Second Saturdays at the Goodman are family-focused intergenerational workshops centered on joy, creativity, and sharing space. Join us each Second Saturday of the month to participate in workshops facilitated by Goodman Teaching Artists as we celebrate creativity and the art of storytelling.

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Play on Words: Conversation with the Poet Ruben Quesada

Wednesday, May 21 at 6pm

Join us for a conversation with lauded poet Ruben Quesada as he guides us through his poem in response to the Goodman’s production of The Antiquities.

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A teddy bear, its fur patchy from years of affection, sits inside a brightly lit glass vitrine as if on display at a museum.

AI: Preserving the Past for the Future

Friday, May 23 at 6pm

Explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and history at this Goodman CONTEXT event. Join scholars and artists in an open dialogue about how AI is transforming our futures while discovering new methods to preserve and study our past.

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The Color Purple Scene Night

Thursday, June 26 at 6pm

Join Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago young professionals as you support this musical stage adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel.

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Pride Night Out!

Friday, June 27 at 6pm

Join us for an unforgettable CONTEXT event as we kick off the Chicago Pride festivities with a night of community! Gather in the Goodman lobby, where DJ Rae Chardonnay will be spinning an eclectic mix of tunes to keep the energy high and the excitement flowing.

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Headshot of Zahra Baker. Play on Words: Poetry.

Play on Words: Conversation with the Poet Zahra Baker

Wednesday, July 2 at 6pm

Don’t miss this exciting discussion as Zahra shares insights into her work, creative process, and the power of poetry in dialogue with the stage.

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The Color Purple Vendor Fair

Saturday, July 12 | 12:30pm – 7pm

In its third year, the Hidden GEMS (Goodman Entrepreneur Market) showcases and celebrates the incredible work of Black creators and brands across various fields, including fashion, art, music, literature, cuisine, and more.

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Our Space is Yours. 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. Celebrate the beauty—and the complexity—of our shared human experience through bold, new plays. From heartfelt, critically acclaimed dramas to award-winning narratives of exploration, our 24/25 Season is your place for great theater.