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Family Matters: North of Howard Nonprofit Brings Focus to What Matters Most 

Posted: April 24, 2025

Family Matters brings focus to creating equity in the greater community.
Meet BUST’s Fight Choreographer

Meet BUST’s Fight Choreographer

Posted: April 16, 2025

See what it's like to step into the shoes of BUST's fight choreographer Rocío Mendez as shares valuable insights from her role.
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Paying It GirlForward: Goodman Partners with Pertinent Chicago Nonprofit

Posted: March 5, 2025

GirlForward empowers refugee girls from around the globe through mentoring, education, and safe spaces.
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Definition Brings a Sizzling Performance of Fat Ham to the Goodman 

Posted: January 23, 2025

Fat Ham is Goodman Theatre's current co-production with Definition Theatre. Acting in a pivotal role for both organizations, "Fat Ham" dramaturg (among other titles), Jared Bellot, shares his insights on this juicy collab.
Ireon Roach and Victor Musoni

Meet Real Life “Fat Ham” BFFs

Posted: January 17, 2025

Meet the real life BFFs of "Fat Ham." Victor Musoni (TIO) and Ireon Roach (OPAL) explore their friendship, impromptu church song breaks during tech, and their budding careers.
Chicago Theatre Week Feb 6-16 2025

Goodman Theatre Participates in Chicago Theatre Week 2025

Posted: December 31, 2024

Mark your calendar for Chicago Theatre Week: February 6 – 16th!
Continuing the Conversation After “A Christmas Carol”

Continuing the Conversation After “A Christmas Carol”

Posted: November 27, 2024

Continue the conversation after watching "A Christmas Carol" by reflecting on and exploring the themes and ideas presented in the play.
From left to right: A window display of different themed nutcrackers. Table set up of A Christmas Carol red hoodies, boxes of green ornaments, and santa hats. Life-sized Scrooge cutout stands inside the Walgreens on State Street. A brownie in a to-go box, a wrapped chocolate-chip cookie.

7 Holiday Activities To Do in and Around the Goodman This Year

Posted: November 26, 2024

Bah humbug where?! Over here, there's nothing but cheer. Here are 7 activities you can check off your list when visiting the Goodman this holiday season that'll warm your Scrooge heart.
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A Season For Giving: Goodman Theatre Continues Longtime Partnership with Season of Concern 

Posted: November 22, 2024

This holiday, the Goodman follows tradition by giving back to our theater community with Season of Concern.
Setting the Scene

Setting the Scene

Posted: November 19, 2024

Take a look at "A Christmas Carol" sketches by Costume Desginer Heidi McMath!
A smiling Scrooge.

The Spirit of Scrooge

Posted: November 19, 2024

Christopher Donahue sat down with Thomas Conners to talk about his life in theater and what drew him to the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
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Meet Our Director

Posted: November 19, 2024

Director Jessica Thebus discusses the evolving vision behind of "A Christmas Carol," on stage now through December 30!
A woman with long brown hair dressed in a red athleisure outfit runs amid fall foliage.

Athletico on Nature’s Mood Booster—Exercise  

Posted: November 19, 2024

Finding activities you enjoy will elevate your mood and improve your quality of life. Learn more from our partners at Athletico.
5 Goodman-inspired Costumes You Can Re-Create This Halloween

5 Goodman-inspired Costumes You Can Re-Create This Halloween

Posted: October 30, 2024

Deciding what costume to wear for Halloween? Here's a list of ideas we've been brewing in our cauldron this season.
What Your Choice of Halloween Candy Says About Your Taste in Theater

What Your Choice of Halloween Candy Says About Your Taste in Theater

Posted: October 22, 2024

In the spirit of Halloween, here are our top picks and what they say about your tastes in theater (in our expert opinions) and which of our 24/25 Season shows will be just right for you.
Coffee, Hip-Hop, and Mental Health: the Coffee Shop That’s Making an Impact

Coffee, Hip-Hop, and Mental Health: the Coffee Shop That’s Making an Impact

Posted: October 17, 2024

Goodman Theatre is proud to partner with Coffee, Hip-Hop, and Mental Health throughout our run of "Primary Trust"!