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Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth puts her own spin on Margaret Atwood’s decidedly feminist tale THE PENELOPIAD. As with her famous novel THE HANDMAID’S TALE, Atwood uses THE PENELOPIAD as a device to convey the horrors and abuse committed against women. Atwood’s points are valid and mirror the gender inequalities and abuse women still experience now (the original novella was penned in 2005). But THE PENELOPIAD’s feminist argument isn’t revelatory. Instead of providing truly new insight or perspective, the play rather reinforces existing (though rightfully undeniable) points.
Get a first look at Goodman Theatre's world premiere of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) in an all-new video.
Watch Choreographer JoAnn Hunter talk about her collaboration with Artistic Director Susan V. Booth on The Penelopiad. 'I wanted the movement to help enhance storytelling...' she says in an all-new video.
Celebrate Women's History Month with Chicago Theatres featuring a variety of productions honoring the vital role of women in American history.
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL and more!
Watch as the cast of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood starring Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time, House) talk about the production's world premiere in Chicago. Watch the all-new video!
Chicago Theatre Week Continued returns with over 30 shows throughout the city and suburbs, including seven productions from Broadway In Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 19 at 10am at HotTix.org.
Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Goodman Artistic Director Susan V. Booth talks about directing The Penelopiad, an unexpected remix of Homer’s 'The Odyssey,' told by the celebrated and subversive author Margaret Atwood ('The Handmaid’s Tale').
The Goodman Theatre has announced their 2023-2024 season, the first programmed by Artistic Director Susan V. Booth. The theatre's 98th season includes a new show created and performed by Dana Delany, of Desperate Housewives fame and Female Troubles - a new musical by Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden, with music by Curtis Moore and lyrics by Amanda Green.
Goodman Theatre is at 170 N Dearborn St.
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.
Highway Patrol (1/20/24-2/18/24)
The Penelopiad (3/2/24-3/31/24)
Joe Turner's Come and Gone (4/13/24-5/19/24)
Female Troubles (6/25/24-8/4/24)
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)
SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY (7/30/21-8/29/21)
Measure for Measure (4/26/21-5/9/21)
Smokefall (4/12/21-4/25/21)
Pedro Páramo (3/29/21-4/11/21)
How To Catch Creation (3/15/21-3/28/21)
A Christmas Carol (12/1/20-12/31/20)
Videos
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | ||
The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | ||
Hot Clown Sex
Newport Theater (4/12 - 5/10)
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Act of God
Raue Center For The Arts (8/2 - 8/25) | ||
Music of the Baroque: Heaven & Earth
Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Catholic Church (5/12 - 5/12) | ||
Disney's High School Musical
Yellow Box Theater (5/10 - 5/12)
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Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin
Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre (4/10 - 5/12) | ||
The Addams Family Young@Part
The Center for Performing Arts (1/16 - 4/30) | ||
Barbie The Movie: In Concert
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (8/8 - 8/8) | ||
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