At Goodman Theatre, summer programming is hot! Chicago’s flagship not-for-profit theater announces a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, new play readings by artists-in-residence and a one-of-a-kind festival of Indigenous artistry. At the same time, 60 teenagers aged 14-17 join the Goodman for two month-long youth summer programs—Playbuild Youth Intensive and Musical Theatre Intensive. These programs complement the Goodman’s current season productions, the summer musical The Color Purple directed by Lili-Anne Brown (June 21 – July 27) and The Magic Parlour featuring acclaimed third generation magician Dennis Watkins (appearing weekly in partnership with Petterino’s at 50 W. Randolph, Thursday through Sunday). For tickets and reservations, call 312.443.3800 or visit GoodmanTheatre.org. For more information, or to learn more about summer programs visit www.goodmantheatre.org.

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