Blood Memory, written and performed by Dael Orlandersmith and directed by Neel Keller, is a world premiere exploring the choices we face in moments of discomfort. The play dives into the human experience, questioning whether to engage with challenging scenarios or retreat to familiar beliefs. Through her signature poetic style, Orlandersmith prompts audiences to reflect on the common threads that unify us, amidst divisive forces. This thought-provoking piece runs from May 2 to May 31, 2026, at the Goodman Theatre.
Theater of the Mind (9/1/25-8/31/26)
The Magic Parlour (9/1/25-8/31/26)
Ashland Avenue (9/6/25-10/5/25)
Revolution(s) (10/4/25-11/9/25)
Holiday (1/31/26-3/1/26)
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (2/21/26-4/5/26)
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (3/28/26-4/26/26)
Iceboy! or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh (6/9/26-7/19/26)
A Christmas Carol (1/1/25-1/1/25)
Northwestern University Directing Fellow (9/22/24-9/22/24)
Female Troubles (6/25/24-8/4/24)
Joe Turner's Come and Gone (4/13/24-5/19/24)
The Penelopiad (3/2/24-3/31/24)
Highway Patrol (1/20/24-2/18/24)
The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years (9/16/23-9/16/23)
The Nacirema Society (9/16/23-10/15/23)
The Who's Tommy (6/13/23-6/30/23)
Clyde's (9/10/22-10/9/22)
Goodman Theatre, Chicago’s oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, has won international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer, the Goodman is committed to producing both classic and contemporary works, giving full voice to a wide range of artists and visions. Central to that mission is the Goodman Artistic Collective, a diverse group of outstanding theater artists whose distinctive visions have given the Goodman an artistic identity of uncommon richness and variety. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity and community—Goodman Theatre seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.
Goodman Theatre is at 170 N Dearborn St.
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No Such Thing
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (3/23 - 4/27) | |
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Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck
The Barrington Theater (4/25 - 5/11) | |
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The Book of Grace
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (3/27 - 5/18) | |
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Sunny Afternoon: The Story of The Kinks
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier (3/21 - 4/27) | |
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Incognito
Theater Wit (7/17 - 8/3) | |
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Machine Made
Greenhouse Theater Center (5/1 - 5/31) | |
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A Jukebox for the Algonquin
Citadel Theatre (4/18 - 5/18) | |
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Covenant
Copley Theatre (10/1 - 11/9) | |
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The Doo Wop Project
McAninch Arts Center (4/19 - 4/19) | |
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Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles
The Wiltern (4/29 - 4/29) | |
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