05/22/2026
Last week, we celebrated our 2026 Goodman Gala, raising more than $1 million for Education and Engagement programs which celebrate creativity at every age in communities across Chicago. Through the summer, we are pleased to build on that momentum, placing a special focus on our Theater for the Very Young program.
Programming for young children and their families has become one of our fastest growth areas. Thanks in part to the generous support we received, we will present 18 free performances this summer in public venues, with dozens more in the works.
Special thanks to Make It Better Foundation and a consortium of individuals for matching every dollar donated in support of our education programs—up to $100,000. To join this work, please visit: https://my.goodmantheatre.org/donate/q/galacontribution
PHOTO: Goodman Gala leadership (back row) Susan Booth, John Collins, Heather Poladian, Troy and Heather Zimmerman, Jared Bellot, Marsha Cruzan, Diane Landgren (front row) Joan Clifford, Wendy Krimins