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Goodman Theatre is a nonprofit professional theater company in Chicago, founded in 1925 and named for playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman. It operates the Albert and Owen stages in the city's Loop and presents classic plays, contemporary drama, new writing, and its longstanding annual production of A Christmas Carol. The company received the Regional Theatre Tony Award in 1992 and serves Chicago audiences as well as theater artists developing new work.
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Where is the Goodman Theatre located?
The Goodman Theatre is located in Chicago's Loop theater district, specifically on North Dearborn Street. Its modern facility houses two main performance spaces: the Albert Theatre and the smaller Owen Theatre.
Who is the Goodman Theatre named after?
The theater is named in honor of Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, a prominent Chicago playwright who passed away during the 1918 influenza pandemic. It was founded in 1925 as a tribute to his dedication to the theatrical arts.
What famous holiday production does the Goodman Theatre put on annually?
The Goodman Theatre is widely recognized for its annual holiday production of 'A Christmas Carol.' This adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic has been a beloved Chicago tradition for decades.
Is the Goodman Theatre a commercial Broadway theater?
While it is not located in New York's Broadway district, the Goodman Theatre is one of the most prestigious regional nonprofit theaters in the United States. It frequently produces premieres of new plays that eventually transfer to Broadway.
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