Nick Offerman, known for his Chicago theater roots and later success on screen, is returning to the city to star alongside his wife, Megan Mullally, in the musical Iceboy! Or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh. This new musical features music by Mark Hollman, with lyrics by Hollman and Jay Reiss, and a book by Erin Quinn Purcell and Jay Reiss. Performances are set to begin June 20 and will run through July 26 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
Upcoming Changes at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Meanwhile, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has postponed its planned production of the musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ due to scheduling conflicts with the cast. Instead, the theater will present Fault, a new marital comedy written by Scooter Pietsch. The production will star Teri Hatcher and Enrico Colantoni, with Jason Alexander directing. The show is scheduled to run from April 18 through May 24 in The Yard at Navy Pier.
Significance for Chicago’s Theater Scene
Nick Offerman’s return to Chicago with the Goodman Theatre production highlights a notable reunion between the actor and the city where his career began. The new musical offers a fresh addition to Chicago’s vibrant theater calendar, while the Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s lineup adjustment ensures audiences receive compelling performances despite earlier changes. Both theaters continue to emphasize strong casting and new works, drawing attention to the city’s dynamic performing arts landscape.
“Iceboy! Or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh,”
Mark Hollman, Composer
