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Bethany Thomas

An older man in a top hat, long gray coat, and red scarf joyfully strides across a snowy stage with a winter forest backdrop.

by Amanda Finn | December 3, 2025

Goodman’s “Christmas Carol” Imparts Holiday Lessons in Humanity The forty-eighth annual "Christmas Carol" returns to Goodman with a stellar cast that will rejuvenate your holiday spirit.

A group of actors in Victorian era clothing dance and be merry.

by Mary Wisniewski | November 30, 2023

A Joyous Mainstay: A Review of “A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theatre

A woman sings and strums a guitar.

by Mary Wisniewski | July 17, 2023

The Godmother of Rock: A Review of “Marie and Rosetta” at Northlight Theatre

by Tristan Bruns | March 1, 2023

Just A Broken-Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy: A Review of “Once” at Writers Theatre

by Newcity | January 6, 2023

Players 2023: Who Really Performs for Chicago Right Now in Theater

by Amanda Finn | December 2, 2022

No Humbugs: A Review of A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre

by Ted C. Fishman | March 14, 2022

Playful Lunacy: A Review of Teatro ZinZanni at the Cambria Hotel

by Dennis Polkow | December 2, 2021

Ghostly Comfort and Joy: A Review of “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre

by Sharon Hoyer | July 13, 2021

Returning to Ritual: A Preview of Sea Change at Brndhaus Pl-zen

by Amanda Finn | September 6, 2019

A Fierce and Fractured Fairy Tale: A Review of Into the Woods at Writers Theatre

by Aaron Hunt | April 20, 2017

A Musical Bouquet: A Review of Marry Me A Little at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Aaron Hunt | May 12, 2015

Review: Big Fish/Theatre at the Center

by Zach Freeman | December 6, 2013

Review: We Three Lizas/About Face Theatre

by Dennis Polkow | April 29, 2013

Review: South Pacific/Marriott Theatre

by Brian Hieggelke | May 23, 2011

Review: Porgy and Bess/Court Theatre

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