Few writers have gathered so many accolades as quickly as Noah Haidle. The New Yorker describes him as “precocious and formidably talented.” That might explain why a man just over 30 has opened plays in New York, Boston and London, while still having time to write a big Hollywood movie, Stand Up Guys. Now, his newest and most intriguing play, Smokefall, returns to the Goodman with its original cast. This endearing fantasia tells the story of three generations of an eccentric Midwestern family. Time blurs as family members await the arrival of twin babies. Magical and tragic, funny and forlorn, Haidle’s tale offers a lyrical meditation on the mystery and fragility of life.  Get your tickets for less through Goldstar; performances through the first week of October.