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COVENANT Extends at The Goodman Through Early June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

South Side native York Walker’s thriller Covenant has added five performances. The cast—which includes Debo Balogun, Ashli René Funches, Jaeda LaVonne and Anji White—will remain intact through extension week.

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatural.

Photos: Get a First Look at COVENANT at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Secrets come to light, faith is tested and myth becomes reality in Chicago native York Walker’s Covenant—a Southern Gothic supernatural thriller. You can now get a first look at production photos here!

Video: Playwright York Walker and Director Malkia Stampley Discuss the Inspiration Behind COVENANT at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2026

Goodman Theatre has released a video featuring playwright York Walker and director Malkia Stampley discussing the inspiration behind COVENANT, the Midwest Premiere of Walker's mythic and suspenseful new play now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Owen Theatre.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for COVENANT at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

Goodman Theatre’s Centennial Season continues with Covenant by Chicago native York Walker. Walker makes his hometown debut with a new production of his Off-Broadway hit, directed by Malkia Stampley. See rehearsal photos here!

Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Debo Balogun, Ashli Rene Funches and More to Star in COVENANT at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The Goodman’s Centennial 2025/2026 Season will continue with the Chicago premiere of Covenant.  BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley is set to direct.

2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

GREAT COMET, Court Theatre, Shattered Globe, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

The 57th Jeff Awards for Equity theater excellence were recently announced. Among the big winners this year were “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” (Writers Theatre), Court Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, and more!

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!

PARADISE BLUE Extends Run at Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

Just one week into performances, Studio Theatre’s immersive production of Dominique Morisseau’s Paradise Blue has extended its planned run, adding two weeks of performances as well as an Affinity Night event.

Review: PARADISE BLUE at Studio Theatre
by Mary Lincer - May 7, 2025

A superb troupe of five actors and a great trumpet player (Michael A. Thomas) do everything in their toolkit to realize Dominique Morisseau's significant play, Paradise Blue, about a Detroit jazz club caught in the post-World War II 'urban renewal' which tampered with Black neighborhoods and lifestyles in American cities nationwide.

Immersive PARADISE BLUE Cast Now In Rehearsals At Studio
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Rehearsals are now in full swing for Studio Theatre's fully immersive production of Paradise Blue, the modern classic by Dominique Morisseau, part of her acclaimed Detroit Trilogy.

FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Betrayal. Learn more!

Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Jan 24, 2025

The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience. The co-production with Definition Theatre has already been extended through March 2.

FAT HAM Chicago Premiere Extended at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

It’s opening night for Tyrone Phillips’ Chicago premiere-production of James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham—which extends by popular demand with eight additional performances. Learn more.

Photos/Video: FAT HAM at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Photos and video have been released from James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham at the Goodman Theatre. Check out the photos and video here!

Photos & Video: FAT HAM Chicago Premiere at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham is now playing at The Goodman Theatre. See photos from the production here!

Pulitzer Prize-Winning FAT HAM Makes Its Chicago Premiere This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

With an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston, previews begin this weekend for the Chicago-premiere of James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham.

Cast Set for FAT HAM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony Award-nominated play Fat Ham will make its Chicago debut with an all-Chicago cast led by Trumane Alston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.