Lights from traffic in front of Goodman Theater

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Goodman Theatre

Chicago


One of Chicago's premier drama houses, with a gorgeous Theater District facility. It specializes in new and classic American productions and has been cited several times as one of the USA's best regional theaters. Unsold tickets for the current day's performance go on sale at 10am for half-price online; they're also available at the box office from noon.

Goodman's annual production of A Christmas Carol has become a local family tradition.


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