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The Magic Parlour

Performances now available through August 2025!

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Fat Ham

January 11 – February 23, 2025 

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The Lizard y El Sol

January 24 – February 2, 2025

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Betrayal 

February 8 – March 16, 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 Jyreika Guest

Wednesday, January 15 at 6pm

Join us for an inspiring evening with the multi-talented artist Jyreika Guest for Play On Words: Conversation with the Poet. Dive into the world of poetry and storytelling as Jyreika shares her unique voice and creative journey.

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Fat Ham Scene Night

Scene Night: Fat Ham

Thursday, January 23 at 6pm

Join Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Board for an evening of networking and mingling with other Chicago young professionals as you support this Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony nominated “uproarious reimagining of Hamlet” (The New Yorker).

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Drinks and Discussion: Conversation with Definition Theatre

Drinks and Discussion: Conversation with Definition Theatre

Friday, January 24 at 6pm

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring the talented Black creatives behind the groundbreaking production of Fat Ham. This event will explore the unique experiences and perspectives of Black queer artists as they bring this powerful story to life.

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College Night! January 29 Only 410 for College Students!

Fat Ham College Night

Wednesday, January 29 at 6pm

For less than the price of a movie ticket, college students are invited to experience Fat Ham—along with a pre-show reception including all-you-can-eat pizza, soda and a discussion with a member of Goodman’s Artistic Team!

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Fat Ham Black Affinity Night February 7, 2025

Fat Ham Black Affinity Night

Friday, February 7 at 6pm

You Are Invited to the Cookout! Celebrate the richness of Black culture and community with us at a special pre-show reception and conversation, followed by the 7:30 PM performance of Fat Ham, a modern and powerful reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet set in the American South.

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Harold Pinter: Playwright and Lover

Wednesday, February 12 at 6pm

Join the Goodman’s Literary Manager and Dramaturg, Neena Arndt, for an engaging exploration of Harold Pinter’s life and legacy. Neena will delve into Pinter’s groundbreaking plays, his complex personal relationships, and the profound impact of his marriages on his work.

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Betrayal Unveiled: An Interactive Pre-Show Context

Thursday, February 20 at 6pm

Inspired by the themes of Pinter’s renowned masterwork, we invite you to 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.

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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.