565 stories by "Goodman Theatre"
Johnny's back...but he might be up to no good. Dive into this scene from COVENANT—extended by popular demand through June 7 to get a glimpse of why critics are heralding this "brilliant pi…
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"Everybody got a secret" ... Covenant's Playwright and Director share theirs. Learn more about this exciting and spine-tingling new play at GoodmanTheatre.org/Covenant
COVENANT playwright York Walker and director Malkia Stampley explore how Black horror movies and the mysterious lore of a blues legend were the inspiration behind this spine-tingling Midwest…
E. Faye Butler (MA RAINEY) showcases why she's the mother of the blues in this rousing scene from August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM. On stage through May 3 only "it's hard to imagine …
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM features "powerhouse performances" (Chicago Sun-Times) and is a "masterpiece tribute to August Wilson." Extended by popular demand through May 3, don't miss your cha…
"You really ought to learn that dance"...and you really ought to see August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM before it closes on May 3! This ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (OUT OF 4) production "left the aud…
A struggling guitarist turned blues star isn't the only one with a secret...On stage starting May 2, don't miss COVENANT — "a striking southern gothic work" (The New York Times). Get ticke…
August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM "was so much fun and has something for everyone." Extended by popular demand through May 3, don't miss your chance to experience this "perfect cast, …
With our first major revival of AUGUST WILSON'S MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM since 1997 now in performances, Associate Director and Music Director Harry J. Lennix did us the honor of re-recordin…
Associate Director and Music Director Harry Lennix describes what its like to work with actors who are "crafty, clever and talented" and how "this music is a part of all of us" in AUGUST WIL…
August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has been extended by popular demand through May 3. Don't miss the revival of this epic production. Get tickets at GoodmanTheatre.org/Ma
"The spirit of August Wilson will never go away for me." Director Chuck Smith explores why MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM is one of his favorites by the lauded playwright and why you'll love it to…
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, …
Acclaimed actress E. Faye Butler (MA RAINEY) explores how our major revival of MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM is a "classic August Wilson piece with a different edge." On stage starting March 28, …
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" star E. Faye Butler (MA RAINEY) has a special message for women. Learn more about E. Faye and her upcoming production at GoodmanTheatre.org/Ma
OSCAR (Lenin D'Anthony Izquierdo) makes an admission that YUNIOR (Kelvin Grullon) can't believe in this hilarious scene from THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO. On stage through April 12 o…
LOLA (Julissa Calderon) makes YUNIOR's (Kelvin Grullon) acquaintance, and it all goes downhill from there. THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a "romp where drama, tragedy, comedy, histo…
An eager OSCAR (Lenin D'Anthony Izquierdo) meets his leery roommate YUNIOR (Kelvin Grullon) in this amusing scene from THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO. On stage through April 12 only, d…
Audiences are raving about THE BRIEF WONDEROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO""one of the best plays I've seen in a long time." Extended by popular demand through April 12, don't miss your chance to expe…
Luigi Sottile (JOHNNY) gives his unique spin on the meaning of the "examined life" in this endearing scene from HOLIDAY. On stage through March 8 only, get tickets at GoodmanTheatre.org/Holi…
THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is "sweetly personal" (New York Times). Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm for a Spanish Subtitled performance and a chance to experience a producti…
JOHNNY (Luigi Sottile) takes charge when meeting his fiancé JULIA's (Molly Griggs) father for the first time in this laugh out loud scene from HOLIDAY. Extended by popular demand through Ma…
THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is "the hero's journey like you've never seen it before." Cast members Lenin D'Anthony Izquierdo (OSCAR), Julissa Calderon (LOLA) and Kelvin Grullo…