Cyrano, House Theatre of Chicago at Chopin Theatre, through Oct. 16. The House Theatre of Chicago's characteristically playful spin on Matt Hawkins' adaptation of this timeless parable in no way diminishes its eloquence or romanceand did I mention the dazzling full-cast sword fights? MSB
The Halloween Shows, Catalyst Cabaret at Stage 773, through Oct 30. This musical revue by an ensemble whose cliché-free repertoire ranges from Disney to Death Cab For Cutie features a Quasimodo doing the soft-shoe and the Twilight Saga gang warbling Les Miz and Damn Yankees, all in Chicago's newest '50s-style nightclub. MSB
Sophocles: Seven Sicknesses, The Hypocrites at Chopin Theatre, through Oct. 23. Sean Graney condenses Sophocles' seven surviving Greek tragedies in a very entertaining updating that takes place in an antiseptic hospital setting. The Hypocrites even feed you during the first intermission. SCM
Yellowman, Greentree Productions, extended through Oct. 16. Dael Orlandersmith's tender, tragic tale of star-crossed lovers and Black-on-Black racism soars on beautiful language and the compelling acting of Israel Greene and Deanna K. Read, staged by Jonathan Wilson. JA
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