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Goodman Theater begins rehearsals for Nightwatch and Layalina

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theater begins rehearsals for Nightwatch and Layalina
Goodman Theater begins rehearsals for Nightwatch and Layalina

Goodman Theater begins rehearsals for Nightwatch and Layalina Rehearsals have begun for the two centerpiece “developmental productions” featured in Goodman Theatre’s 17th annual New Stages Festival, a free celebration of new works by some of the country’s finest established and emerging playwrights. Cast is listed below. The two plays—Nightwatch by Max Yu, directed by Chay…

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Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31

Posted on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31
Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31

Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 THE GOODMAN’S 44TH ANNUAL A CHRISTMAS CAROL RETURNS TO ITS DOWNTOWN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CAST OF 30 DIRECTED BY JESSICA THEBUS, NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 31. LARRY YANDO STARS AS EBENEZER SCROOGE FOR HIS 14TH YEAR AND FEATURING ALLEN GILMORE…

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Robert Falls to step down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert Falls to step down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022
Robert Falls to step down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022

Robert Falls to step down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022 ***IN 35 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP, THE TONY-AWARD WINNER HAS BROUGHT INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE TO THE GOODMAN WITH GROUND-BREAKING PRODUCTIONS; BUILT A STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATER AND EDUCATION COMPLEX; ESTABLISHED ACCLAIMED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS; AND TURNED CHICAGO’S LARGEST NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATER INTO A VIBRANT CULTURAL HUB*** After more…

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Goodman Theater announces cast for Shakuntala by Lavina Jadhwani

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Goodman Theater announces cast for Shakuntala by Lavina Jadhwani

Goodman Theater announces cast for Shakuntala by Lavina Jadhwani Goodman Theatre announces the cast for the FREE live reading of its newest Future Labs play, SHAKUNTALA by Lavina Jadhwani and directed by Sophiyaa Nayar (see below). The FREE virtual reading of SHAKUNTALA premieres June 26 at 7pm. Registration for this FREE event is required. For more information, visit GoodmanTheatre.org/Shakuntala. The Goodman is grateful for the…

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Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater
Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater

Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater Casting announced for the January 30, “Future Labs” reading of Layalina by Martin Yousif Zebari, directed by Azar Kazemi. The Goodman’s first streaming effort of 2021 is near capacity Goodman Theatre announces the full cast for the FREE live reading of Layalina, January 30…

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Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater

Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater
Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater

Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater GHOST GUN BY OLIVIA RIDLEY MAKES ITS DIGITAL PREMIERE AS PART OF “#ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE,” SHORT PLAY COMPETITION FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DECEMBER 14 – 20 ON BROADWAYONDEMAND.COM. RIDLEY JOINS PULITZER PRIZE NOMINEE DAEL ORLANDER SMITH, TONY AWARD WINNER DAVID HENRY HWANG…

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Cast Call for Goodman Theater’s “A Christmas Carol”

Posted on October 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cast Call for Goodman Theater’s “A Christmas Carol”
Cast Call for Goodman Theater’s “A Christmas Carol”

Cast Call for Goodman Theater’s “A Christmas Carol” ALL-CHICAGO, 25-MEMBER CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE 42ND ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL, APPEARING NOVEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 29 AT GOODMAN THEATRE **CHICAGO FAVORITE LARRY YANDO APPEARS AS EBENEZER SCROOGE FOR HIS 12TH YEAR AND PARIS STRICKLAND RETURNS FOR HER 3rd YEAR AS TINY TIM** ***SPECIAL EVENTS…

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Goodman Theater features Henrik Ibsen’s play, “An Enemy of the People”

Posted on February 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theater features Henrik Ibsen’s play, “An Enemy of the People”
Goodman Theater features Henrik Ibsen’s play, “An Enemy of the People”

Goodman Theater features Henrik Ibsen’s play, “An Enemy of the People” ROBERT FALLS DIRECTS A NEW ADAPTATION OF AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, HENRIK IBSEN’S TIMELESS MASTERPIECE, APPEARING MARCH 10 – APRIL 15 AT GOODMAN THEATRE ***PHILIP EARL JOHNSON AND SCOTT JAECK LEAD THE 14-MEMBER CAST ALONG WITH CHICAGO FAVORITES DAVID DARLOW, ALLEN GILMORE, LARRY NEUMANN, JR.,…

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Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?

Posted on July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?
Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?

Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him? The Goodman Theater is putting out a call for all aspiring “Tiny Tims” for a 40th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. Auditions will be held Saturday August 12. The production will feature acclaimed Chicago actor Larry Yando who stars, in his 10th year,…

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O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater

Posted on June 13, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater
O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater

Eugene O’Neill’s comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater AH, WILDERNESS!, EUGENE O’NEILL’S “WELCOME DOSE OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER” (LA TIMES), BEGINS SATURDAY, JUNE 17.  STEVE SCOTT DIRECTS THE RARELY-PRODUCED COMING-OF-AGE COMEDY WITH A CAST OF CHICAGO FAVORITES, AND NIALL CUNNINGHAM AND AYSSETTE MUÑOZ AS THE LOVE-STRUCK YOUNG COUPLE. Experience the fireworks of love—first…

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Pamplona opens at Goodman Theater

Posted on May 30, 2017May 31, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pamplona opens at Goodman Theater

Pamplona opens at Goodman Theater Pamplona, Jim McGrath’s  newest work, featuring stage and screen star Stacy Keach as Ernest Hemingway, opens at the Goodman Theater Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The world premiere production has been extended for one week, to close on Sunday, June 25.  Artistic Director Robert Falls directs the world premiere production about one of the most acclaimed…

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