


See The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao at Goodman Theatre. In this world-premiere English stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, a nerdy Dominican-American college freshman travels from New Jersey to the Dominican Republic on a quest for love. As he navigates loneliness and his newfound freedom from his overbearing mother, he continues to be plagued by fukú, a curse that has been bringing misfortune, violence, and heartbreak to his family for generations.
Get The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao tickets in Chicago and experience a celebration of risk and the power of perseverance against all odds. The original Spanish production of the play premiered in New York City in 2019 and was commissioned and produced by Repertorio Español.
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Ages 14+.
February 21st, 2026
April 12th, 2026

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