Goodman Theatre will illuminate its brand-new marquee for the first time during a public ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. The illumination event is aligned with The Ghostlight Project, a national effort of U.S. theater.
The iconic vertical marquee above the Goodman’s Dearborn Street main entrance will match the look and dimensions of the original sign, which was erected in 2000 and irreparably damaged by an electrical fire last spring—but feature greater illumination functionality and energy efficiency.
According to a press release, the marquee will remain lit around the clock for the foreseeable future.