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Can a lottery winner run an effective foundation? Meet Roy Cockrum

In the early 1980s, soon after graduating from college, Roy Cockrum was trying to make it as an actor in New York

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‘The Who’s Tommy’ leads the pack at Equity Jeff Awards ceremony

The critically acclaimed, revamped production of the musical propelled the Goodman’s 12 wins at the awards recognizing excellence in Chicago Equity theater productions. Teatro Vista’s “Dream King” earned eight awards.

Chicago Sun-Times

Goodman, Paramount theaters lead 2023 Jeff Awards nominations

The 55th anniversary edition of the Equity Jeff Awards presentation will take place in the fall.

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Robert Falls leaves an indelible legacy at the Goodman Theatre as his final season ends

Under his leadership, the Goodman produced more than 150 world premieres. It also sent more than two dozen shows to Broadway, where they garnered 22 Tony Awards.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Life’s gone by’

Robert Falls steps down as artistic director of the Goodman Theatre with aptly chosen “The Cherry Orchard.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Goodman’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ is superbly cast and staged in sublime production by Robert Falls

Anton Chekhov’s final work is both comedy and tragedy, both cruel and compassionate, and an emotional journey worth taking.

Chicago Sun-Times

The hope and despair of Americans — and America’s politics — seek refuge in mighty ‘Swing State’

Although there is very little actual politics in this play, playwright Rebecca Gilman does clearly delineate two different perspectives on the world reflective, to a degree, of our national divide.

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Rebecca Gilman achieves milestone at Goodman Theatre with politically charged ‘Swing State’

In mere synopsis, “Swing State” sounds — as do many of Gilman’s plays when abbreviated to plot points — heavy, potentially grim and more about provoking thought than providing entertainment.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago theater for fall 2022: Our top 10 includes ‘Dreamgirls,’ ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘The Notebook’

CHICAGO — The total number of theater shows on offer in Chicago has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. But the lists of coming attractions still contain some appealing offerings of all stripes. Here’s a selection of 10 shows, all with Chicago origins and involving Chicago artists, that look to have…

Chicago Tribune

Goodman’s new artistic director will be first woman to lead the theater

Susan V. Booth of Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre will succeed Robert Falls, bringing her back to the Chicago company where she worked in the ’90s.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Reimagined’ take on ‘The Who’s Tommy’ set for summer 2023 at Goodman Theatre

The musical is among the nine-play lineup for the Goodman’s 2022-2023 season, the final one curated by artistic director Robert Falls, who will be exiting the post after 35 years.

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