Addresses in Chicago unless otherwise noted
Now on stage:
Cupid Has a Heart On. Musical comedy. By Stage 773 at 1225 W. Belmont. Saturdays 8 pm. Open run. Tickets tinyurl.com/pokbugj .
The Universal Wolf. Theatrical rendering of the famous Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale. By Trap Door Theatre at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland Ave. $20/$25. Runs through September 26. Tickets ( 773 ) 384-0494 or www.trapdoor.com .
Porn Minus Porn. Live staged reading of real porn film scripts, culling out all the actual sex acts. Under The Gun Theater, 956 W. Newport, Chicago. $12. Saturdays 10:30 pm. Runs through September 26. Tickets www.undertheguntheater.com .
Don Chipotle. A new Latino superhero is born in this coming-of-age adventure, told through theater, puppetry, animation, music and a children's choir. By terraNOVA Collective and The Playground Theater at Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. $15. Runs through Sept. 27. Tickets www.theadventuresofdonchipotle.com .
Next to Normal. Winner of three Tony awards plus a Pulitzer Prize, this play explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. By MadKap Productions at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Runs through September 27. Tickets SkokieTheatre.org, ( 847 ) 677-7761 .
Will You Accept This Rose, an Improvised Parody of the Bachelor. A member of the audience goes on a series of dates with our eligible ladies in hopes to find a wife. At Under the Gun Theater, 956 W. Newport. $12. Sundays 9 pm. Runs through Sep. 27. Tickets www.undertheguntheater.com .
The Lyons. Nicky Silver's darkly humorous family drama. Indomitable matriarch Rita Lyons is at a major crossroads. Her husband is dying, her son is in a dubious relationship, and her daughter is barely holding it together. By Aston Rep Theatre Company at Raven Theatre ( West Stage ), 6157 N Clark St, Chicago. $20. Runs through September 27. Tickets ( 773 ) 828-9129 or www.astonrep.com .
Katrina: Mother-In-Law of 'Em All. Dark comedy marking the tenth anniversary of the infamous hurricane that struck the U.S. Gulf coast. By Interrobang Theatre Project at Den Theatre Mainstage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Runs through Oct. 4. Tickets www.interrobangtheatreproject.org/ .
The Hyancinth Macaw. Experimental play tracing the unraveling of a small American family. By The Bridge in Bridgeport at The Bridge, 643 W. 31st St, Bridgeport ( aka The Orphanage ). $12. 7:30 pm. Runs through Oct. 4. Tickets ( 312 ) 307-5194 or www.thebridgeperforms.com .
Hideous. A one woman comedic show written and performed by Mary Catherine Curran that weaves personal stories, character pieces, and music together. At The Annoyance Theater, 851 W. Belmont. $6. 8:00 pm. Runs through October 8. Tickets ( 773 ) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.com .
Sand. Improvisation. By Mike Brunlieb, Thomas Kelley and Scott Neson with musical accompaniment by Tim Joyce. At Annoyance Theatre, 831 W. Belmont. $6. 8 pm. Runs through Oct. 8. Tickets ( 773 ) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.com .
Victor/Victoria. A down-on-her-luck singer is convinced by a gay impresario to masquerade as a female impersonator, becoming a huge success in Paris nightclubs and attracting the attentions of a Chicago gangster, in the musical version of the 1982 film. By Night Blue Performing Arts Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $32-$35. Runs through October 9. Tickets www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html .
The Outfit. A budding clothing designer changes tragic Nora's life with a remarkable outfit. Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main St. in Evanston, inside the Main Street Metra Station. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. Runs through October 10, 2015. Tickets at www.piccolotheatre.com or ( 847 ) 424-0089 .
How the World Began. Science and religion collide in a small Kansas town. By Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Chicago's only professional theatre company dedicated to the work of women theatre artists. At 5779 N. Ridge Ave. Runs through October 10. Tickets rivendelltheatre.secure.force.com/ticket .
For the Love of Comrades. New play from Northern Ireland uncovers the largely unknown but fascinating alliance between Welsh miners and the lesbian and gay community in Thatcher-era Britain. By the New Conservancy Theatre Center at 25 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA. Runs through October 11. Tickets nctcsf.secure.force.com/ticket/ .
Mel Brooks' The Producers. Max Bialystock, the one-time king of Broadway producers hungry to strike it rich, and Leo Bloom, an accountant with dreams of someday becoming a theatre producer, discover that they could get richer by producing a flop than a hit and start by finding the worst show, worst director, and worst actors. By Night Blue Performing Arts Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $32-$35. Runs through October 11. Tickets www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html .
Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf? The lovebirds of marital discord, George and Martha, host a young couple for an after-party nightcap and a game of "Get the Guests" during the wee hours in their twisted funhouse. At Redtwist Theatre,1044 W. Bryn Mawr. $30/$35. Runs through Oct. 11. Tickets ( 773 ) 728-7529 or www.redtwist.org .
Washer/Dryer. When Indian-American Sonya elopes with Chinese-American Michael, she thinks she has finally found her happily-ever-after, and possibly even fulfilled her grandmother's wish for marriage. By Rasaka Theatre Company, a South Asian ensemble. At Victory Gardens Theatre, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Runs through October 11. Tickets victorygardens.org/buy-tickets/2015-09/ .
Gem of the Ocean. A cleanser of souls encounters a murderer on her doorstep and takes him on a spiritual journey to the mythical City of Bones. Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago. Runs through October 11, 2015. Tickets at www.CourtTheatre.org, ( 773 ) 753-4472 .
That's Weird, Grandma: Fall Classic. Written by Chicago Public Schools students. By Barrel of Monkeys at Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. and Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $12. Runs through Oct. 12. Tickets www.barrelofmonkeys.org and www.stage773.com .
Merchild. Like many little girls, 8-year-old Adam dreams of being a mermaid and marrying a prince. But Adam was born a boy. Or so everyone seems to think. By 16th Street Theater at the Berwyn Cultural Center. Runs through October 16. Tickets boxoffice.printtixusa.com/16thstreet/eventcalendar .
Ordinary People. By Citadel Theatre. Runs through Oct. 18. Tickets ( 847 ) 735-8554, www.CitadelTheatre.org .
Guardians. The stories of two scandals — the infamous snapshots from Abu Ghraib prison, which depict atrocities committed by American soldiers in the name of freedom and the strikingly similar photos of English soldiers, published by a London tabloid but later revealed as fakes. By Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan Rd. $30. Runs through Oct. 18. Tickets at box office, ( 773 ) 871-0442 or www.maryarrchie.com .
Dogfight. On the eve of their deployment, three young Marines take part in a "dogfight"— a game where the soldiers compete to bring the ugliest date, unbeknownst to the girls they bring. By BoHo Theatre at Theater Wit. $20-30. Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm. Runs through October 18. Tickets at www.bohotheatre.com/buytickets.php or 773-975-8150 .
Funnyman. As fading vaudeville comic Chick Sherman tries to revive his career, a lifetime of private and professional struggles rise to the surface, cracking the polished public persona of the world's favorite former "funny man." At Northlight Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL. $25-$79. Runs through October 18. Tickets at box office at theater, ( 847 ) 673-6300 or northlight.org .
October Sky. It was 1957, and Sputnik lights up the October sky over the small Appalachian mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia. By Marriott Theatre at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Runs through October 18. Tickets ( 847 ) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/tickets .
Ordinary People. The essence of a young Lake Forest man, his friends and family, their relationships and survival. By Citadel Theatre Company at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest. Runs through October 18. tickets@citadeltheatre.org, tinyurl.com/pjfz6ty or 847-735-8554 x1 .
Oklahoma! Rodgers and Hammerstein musical classic set in turn-of-the-century Oklahoma Territory. At Paramount Theatre, 23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL. Runs through October 18. Tickets tickets.paramountaurora.com/public/show_events_list.asp or ( 630 ) 896-6666 .
Feathers and Teeth. Teen angst surges to a whole new level in this offbeat new comedy from Charise Castro Smith. At Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. Runs through October 18. Tickets www.goodmantheatre.org/feathers/ .
Home Before Dark. New drama explores love, sexual awakening, friendship and manipulation through the eyes of a high school boy. By The Ruckus at Berger Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan. Runs through Oct. 18. Tickets homebeforedark.bpt.me .
TRACK 13. Takes the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy as a launching pad to explore the history of crime and policing, the present-day realities of relentless, racialized state violence and the impact of growing up in Chicago in communities under pressure. By Young Fugitives at Fleet Street Theater. Cost is pay-what-you-can. Runs through Oct 23 at 7 pm.
Side Show. Based on the true life stories of the legendary Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, and their heartwarming search for first love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny under the spotlight of public opinion. By Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $35-$48. Runs through October 25. Tickets tinyurl.com/nm9vn5x .
American Idiot. Features music by the Grammy award-winning punk rock band Green Day. By the Hypocrites at the Den Theatre Mainstage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Runs through October 25. Tickets the-hypocrites.tix.com/Schedule.aspx .
Heaven, How I Got There. The story — told in his own words — of the thief on the cross who died a few feet from Jesus, based on book by Colin S. Smith. By Provision Theater Company. Runs through October 28. Tickets ( 312 ) 455-0066 or www.provisiontheater.org/tickets.htm .
UnscripTED. Improvised TED Talks. At Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 851 W. Belmont. $8. 8 pm. Runs through Oct. 28. Tickets ( 773 ) 697-9693.
50 States of Gay. Now that gay marriage is legal in all 50 states, Chicago's LGBTQ sketch company GayCo Productions unleashes its patriotic sketch variety comedy revue. By GayCo productions at Under the Gun Theater, 956 W. Newport Ave. $15. Runs through Oct. 31. Tickets ( 773 ) 270-3440 or www.undertheguntheater.com/shows/gayco .
Splatter Theater. A parody of Friday the 13th type movies, the characters in "Splatter Theater" include such archetypes as the nun, the school jock, the virgin, the class dick, and of course the bumbling old man. They all die in different ways, splattering blood. At The Annoyance Theater, 851 W. Belmont. Runs through October 31. Tickets ( 773 ) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.com .
Assassination Theater: Chicago's Role in the Crime of the Century. Theatrical investigation into the nation's most infamous crime, the assassination of JFK. At Museum of Broadcast Communication, 360 N. State St. Runs through Nov. 7. Tickets ( 800 ) 838-3006 or assassinationtheater.com .
The Tempest. Shakespearean classic about a banished duke's machinations to regain his position as Duke of Milan. Choreography by Pilobus and magic by Teller. At Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier. Runs through November 8.
Direct From Death Row the Scottsboro Boys ( An Evening of Vaudeville and Sorrow ). Nine African-American teenagers falsely accused in 1931 of assaulting two white Alabama women spent decades in the legal system fighting for their lives. Songs, a magic act, a ventriloquist act, skits and soft shoe. By Raven Theatre Company at Raven Theatre. $39/$42. Runs through November 14. Tickets at RavenTheatre.com or ( 773 ) 338-2177 .
East of Eden. Adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, from the award-winning adaptor of the Steppenwolf classic The Grapes of Wrath. By Steppenwolf Theatre Company at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N Halsted, Chicago. Runs through November 15. Tickets 312-335-1650 or www.steppenwolf.org/Plays-Events .
Opening dates
September 24, 2015
Punk Punk. Meet up with Mindy at Fat Cat Bar, grab a drink, and follow her through the alleys of Uptown to a special band practice with guitarist Kathy. By Nothing Without a Company at Fat Cat Bar, 4840 N Broadway. $15-$30. Runs through October 10. Tickets www.nothingwithoutacompany.org .
Love and Information. When troubleshooting fails, searching returns no hits, and there's no app for that - who do you turn to? By Remy Bumppo Theatre Company at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. $32.50-$57.50. Runs through November 1. Tickets ( 773 ) 404-7336 or www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html .
September 25, 2015
Clybourne Park. Comedy about families in a transitioning neighborhood, inspired by A Raisin in the Sun. By Open Door Repertory Company at 902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL. Runs through Oct. 25. Tickets opendoortheater.net .
Blood Brothers. British musical about twin brothers separated at birth — one raised by a rich family, the other by the impoverished birth mother of the boys. By Theo Unique Cabaret Theatre at No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago. $34/39. Runs through November 15. Tickets www.theo-u.com .
September 26, 2015
Sucker Punch. Aspiring black boxers, Leon and Troy, both have promising futures in the ring. When race riots explode in their London neighborhood, these two friends are forced to make a tough decision. At Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. $15-$60. Runs through Oct. 18. Tickets at box office, ( 773 ) 871-3000 or www.victorygardens.org .
That's F'd Up. Redtwist company member, Johnny Garcia, takes a close and probing look back at his own life and family. At redwist theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr. $20. Runs through Oct. 25. Tickets ( 773 ) 728-7529, www.redtwist.org .
The Black White Love Play. The story of Chaz and Roger Ebert, featuring music, dance and a six piece orchestra. Black Ensemble Theater at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark St, Chicago. Runs through November 15, 2015. Tickets at www.blackensemble.org or call ( 773 ) 769-4451 .
September 27, 2015
Madama Butterfly. A young geisha gives up everything for a dashing American in Puccini's work of hope, determination, and ultimate sacrifice. By Main Street Opera at Chicago Temple, First United Methodist, 77 W. Washington. $26/$31. ( 224 ) 764-1615 or www.MainStreetOpera.org .
Generals. Takes a dramatic monologue by a distinguished guest actor and uses improv to turn it on it's head. At Annoyance Theater, 851 W. Belmont. $8. Runs through November 15, Sundays at 8 pm. Tickets ( 773 ) 697-9693 or www.theannoyance.com .
September 29, 2015
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Story of a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the eight relatives who stand in the way. By Broadway In Chicago at Bank of America Theater. Runs through October 11. Tickets ( 800 ) 775-2000, BroadwayInChicago.com .
September 30, 2015
Million Dollar Quartet. Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the1956 recording session that brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. At Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Runs through January 17, 2016. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or ( 773 ) 935-6100 .
October 1, 2015
Yellow Dress. Born out of her experiences growing up as a Korean American adoptee in a family of ten in upstate New York, this coming-of-age, one woman show follows two orphans through the streets of South Korea, into the suburban American heartland, and their fortuitous journey back to Korea. By Silk Road Rising at Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W Washington St, Pierce Hall, Chicago. $15. Through October 4. Tickets at web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/942193 or 312-857-1234 x201 .
Scream, Queen, Scream! A twisted trio of tales featuring possessed office temps, ravenous monsters and deadly identical twins. By Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. $22-$40. Runs through Oct. 31. Tickets www.handbagproductions.org .
October 2, 2015
Haunted. Improvisation of horror movies. By Under The Gun Theater at 956 W Newport. $12. Runs through Oct. 30 Fridays 9 pm. Tickets www.undertheguntheater.com .
The Nance. Direct from Broadway, recreates the naughty, raucous world of burlesque's heyday and tells the backstage story of headliner Chauncey Miles. By New Conservatory Theatre Center at 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Runs through Nov. 1. Tickets nctcsf.secure.force.com/ticket/ .
Barefoot in the Park. Neil Simon's play about newlyweds whose attempt at matchmaking goes totally wrong. Step Up Productions, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Runs through November 1. Tickets www.stepupproductions.org, ( 773 ) 935-6875 .
Chicks With Shticks. A dragapella beauty shop quartet. By the Kinsey Sicks at Mayne Stage, 1330 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. Tickets www.maynestage.com, ( 866 ) 468-3401 .
October 3, 2015
Vampyre Hunter High. An improvised horror show about slaying the undead. By Under The Gun Theater at 956 W. Newport. $15. Runs through Oct 31, Saturdays 10:30 pm. Tickets www.undertheguntheater.com .
October 4, 2015
The ( curious case of the ) Watson Intelligence. Watson, a techno-dweeb programmer looking for love, perfects her new artificial intelligence just as IBM's Watson computer is winning its first Jeopardy tournament. By Theater Wit at Theater Wit, 1229 N. Belmont. Tickets start at $12. Runs through Nov. 14. Tickets 773-975-8150 or www.TheaterWit.org .
October 6, 2015
Unspeakable. Inspired by the life of comic icon Richard Pryor, focusing on the period between 1967 and 1982. By Broadway In Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse, Water Tower Place ( 175 E. Chestnut St ). Runs through November 6. Tickets ( 312 ) 977-1710 or www.BroadwayInChicago.com .
October 7, 2015
Treasure Island. Adapted from the Robert Louis Stevenson novel. By Looking Glass Theatre Company at Water Tower Water Works, 821 N Michigan at Pearson. Runs through January 31, 2016. Tickets www.lookingglasstheatre.org .
October 8, 2015
The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue. This comedy takes place against the backdrop of the Great Depression and impending war. Authentic costumes play a key role in this small-stage show. By Dead Writers Theatre Collective at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $40. Runs through Oct. 10. Tickets www.deadwriters.net or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/928385 .
For Her as a Piano. One woman's journey to unravel a family history that she's never been told. Through music, memory and magic, traces the lives of three generations of women, and how they are interconnected. By Pegasus Theatre at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. $30. Runs through Nov. 1. Tickets ( 866 ) 811-4111 or www.PegasusTheatreChicago.org .
Marvin's Room. Bessie devotes her life to caring for her elderly father and aunt and so her own diagnosis of leukemia plummets their world into a tailspin. By Shattered Globe Theatre at Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. $33. Runs through Nov. 14. Tickets at box office, ( 773 ) 975-8150 or www.theaterwit.org .
October 9, 2015
Nightmare on Lincoln Ave Se7en: I SAW What You Did Last Summer. Comedy. Five eccentric strangers with a common secret awaken in an unknown warehouse and must work together to escape before time runs out. By Corn Productions at Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln. $7/$10/$15. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 pm. Runs through Oct. 31. Tickets ( 773 ) 650-1331 or www.cornservatory.org .
My Brilliant Divoice. Comedy. The story of Angela, recently deserted by her husband for a younger woman, as she sets out to survive and enjoy a life on her own. By Irish Theatre of Chicago at Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant, 3471 N. Elston Ave. $25. Runs through Nov. 1. Tickets www.irishtheatreofchicago.org .
The Story of a Story ( the Untold Story ). A musical comedy about a writer and artist who must prevent an invasion of our world by a magical land of cliches. By Underscore Theatre at The Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. $20. Runs through Nov. 8. Tickets ( 312 ) 646-0975 or www.underscoretheatre.org .
Good for Otto. Based on Undoing Depression by Richard O'Connor. Haunted by his own childhood, a psychologist tries to minister to the distressed souls who find their way to the doors of the health center he runs in a cluster of Connecticut hamlets and villages. By Gift Theatre at Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. $20-$35. Runs through November 22. Tickets 773-283-7071 or thegifttheatre.org/ .
October 10, 2015
Zombie Seinfeld. Manhattan is overrun with a zombie apocalypse and the cast from television's 'Seinfeld' is right in the middle of it. By Gorilla Tango Theatre at Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee Ave. $20. Runs through Oct. 31. Tickets ( 773 ) 598-4549 or www.gorillatango.com .
October 14, 2015
Charm. Depicts the colorful inner workings of an etiquette class taught by Mama Darleena Andrews, an African-American transgender woman, in an LGBTQ organization known as The Center. By Northlight Theatre at Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted. Runs through November 8. Tickets ( 312 ) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org .
October 15, 2015
Death Toll — A Drinking Game Performance. The Corn scribes write sketch comedy scenes where people die. The audience drinks every time someone on stage dies. By Corn Productions at Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln. $15. Runs through Oct. 31 at 11 pm. Reservations corntickets@gmail.com . Tickets www.cornservatory.org .
October 16, 2015
True Life Tales From the Honeymoon Capital of the Word ( some of which are true ). Blue collar gothic spoken word folk opera. By David Kodesky and Naomi Ashley at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $25. Runs through Oct. 24. Tickets apps.vendini.com/ticket-software.html .
October 21, 2015
1984. Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth located in the nation of Oceania, part of a vast empire in a constant, shifting war against other superstates. Dissent is not tolerated ( not even in thought ). By Steppenwolf For Young Adults at the Upstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted, 3rd Floor.. $20. Runs through Nov. 15. Tickets tinyurl.com/pefhqyf .
October 22, 2015
The Terrible. Controversial performance artist Woolfe wakes up dead in a weird room with a shrink, a rake and a songstress. By The New Colony at The Den Theatre's Upstairs Mainstage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. $20-$25. Runs through Nov. 21. Tickets www.thenewcolony.org .
October 23, 2015
Arsenic and Old Lace. Classic comedy about two Victorian sisters who poison lonely old men. By Saint Sebastian Players at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago. Runs through November 15, 2015. Tickets at saintsebastianplayers.org or ( 773 ) 404-7922 .
October 24, 2015
R+J: The Vineyard. Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. A verbal and signed production. By Oracle Productions and Red Theatre Chicago. Free admission. Runs through Nov. 21.
October 29, 2015
Chicago Horror Theatre Festival. Sketch comedy, cabaret, dance, burlesque and one-act and full-length plays. By Cowardly Scarecrow at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $15-$25. Runs through November 7. Tickets www.stage773.com .
Design for Living by Noel Coward. An unraveling tempestuous love triangle between vivacious interior designer Gilda, playwright Leo and artist Otto - three people unashamedly and passionately in love with each other. By Pride Films & Plays at Rivendell Theater, 5779 N Ridge, Chicago. $22/27. Runs through November 22. Tickets ( 800 ) 737-0984, www.pridefilmsandplays.com or tinyurl.com/p86rfr5 .
October 30, 2015
The Play About My Dad. A doctor in Gulfport, Mississippi stays behind to take care of patients as Hurricane Katrina hits in August 2005. By Raven Theatre Company at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. $39/$42. Runs through November 28. Tickets ( 773 ) 338-2177 or www.raventheatre.com .
October 31, 2015
The American Revolution. Recreates the entire American fight for independence from Lexington to Yorktown using only the actor's bodies, voices and ( pantomimed ) cannons. By Theatre Unspeakable at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. 2 pm. Tickets ( 773 ) 327-5252 or stage773.com/ShowsEvents .
November 4, 2015
The Raid. Unlike other prominent abolitionists, John Brown is convinced only bloodshed will dismantle American Slavery. By Jackalope Theatre at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway. Season pass $60. Runs through Dec. 12. Tickets www.jackalopetheatre.org/ .
November 5, 2015
The Lisbon Traviata. This comic yet tragic story centers around a revealing conversation between depressed literary editor and opera fanatic, Stephen, and Mendy, a flamboyant opera queen. Ensemble Member and Goodman Theatre Artistic Associate, Steve Scott directs. By Eclipse Theatre at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. Runs through December 13. Tickets ( 773 ) 935-6875 or web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/32915/1446350400000 .
November 6, 2015
Fulfillment. Michael has everything: the girlfriend, the condo, and the primo job at a top law firm. But after eight years, he has continually been passed up for a partnership, and starts to suspect it's because of racial discrimination. By American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St. $38-$48. Runs through Dec. 13. Tickets ( 773 ) 409-4125 or www.atcweb.org .
November 7, 2015
Pocatello. Set in Pocatello, Idaho, Samuel D. Hunter's comedy depicts the struggle to create an authentic experience — to forge true community — in a place that is being transformed into the endless artificiality of Walmarts, Applebees and strip malls. By Griffin Theatre at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W Berenice Ave, Chicago. Runs through December 13. Tickets www.griffintheatre.com .
I'm Spiritual, Dammit! and "Wiggerlover" First Act: Evening of stories based on Weigel's struggle to bring spirituality to her professional and personal life. Second Act: Chicagoland, 1979. In this too-good-to-be-true comedy of one boy's life in an interracial family, James Anthony Zoccoli recalls growing up as a half-Italian, half-Polish kid who wants to be Black when his White mom marries an African-American man. By Jennifer Weigel and James Anthony Zoccoli at Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. $25. 8 pm Eastern Time. Tickets ( 269 ) 756-3879 or www.acorntheater.com .
November 14, 2015
Never the Sinner. Two handsome and wealthy college students, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, are accused of violently murdering a 14-year-old boy. Are these two successful men capable of murder? What demons could drive this pair to commit such a brutal act? By Victory Gardens Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. $15-$60. Runs through Dec. 6. Tickets at box office, ( 773 ) 871-3000 or www.victorygardens.org .
The Kid Thing. When two lesbian couples, who have been close friends for years, get together for a dinner party, the unexpected news of an impending pregnancy manages to rock both relationships. Runs through Dec. 13. By New Conservatory Theatre at 25 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA. Tickets www.nctcsf.org/shows .
November 15, 2015
Agamemnon. This ancient story is the second installment of the Court Theatre's Greek classic cycle. At Court Theatre on the University of Chicago campus: 5535 S. Ellis Ave. $45-$65. Runs through December 6. Tickets www.courttheatre.org/tickets .
No More Sad Things. Driven by a half-remembered dream of frogs, Jessiee is headed for Maui, looking to escape her troubles in this comedy. By Slideshow Theater Company at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Runs through December 15. Tickets www.slideshowtheatre.org .
November 19, 2015
Victor/Victoria. Paris during the 1930s: Men who can sing as women are all the rage. Desperate for a gig, Victoria, a woman, disguises herself as a man pretending to be a woman. By Nightblue Performing Arts Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $32-$35. Runs through October 10. Tickets tinyurl.com/opfnt3q .
My American Cousin. One woman sketch comedy show with a glimpse of the life of an Arab American woman from Chicago's south side. By Silk Road Rising at Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W Washington St, Pierce Hall, Chicago. $15. Through November 22. Tickets at web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/942193 or 312-857-1234 x201 .
Animals Commit Suicide. Chance Stevens is a young gay man who dives deep into the city's seedy underbelly, picks up a drug habit, and begins a relationship with a handsome, HIV-positive baker. By First Floor Theater at The Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave, 3rd Floor. Runs through December 12. Tickets firstfloortheater.com/ .
November 20, 2015
3rd annual Holidaze. Musical celebration of the season with all its chaos, dysfunction and cheer. Original works by MT Cozzola, John Green, Robert Koon, Mia McCullough, Steven Simoncic, Steven Peterson, Joshua Rollins and others. By Step Up Productions at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Runs through December 20. Tickets at www.stepupproductions.org or ( 773 ) 935-6875 .
Oliver. Musical based on the Dickens novel. By Citadel Theatre Company at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest. Runs through December 20. tickets@citadeltheatre.org or 847-735-8554 x1 .
The Santaland Diaries. David Sedaris' reminiscence of his less than merry misadventures as a Christmas elf gone bad. By Theater Wit at Theater Wit, 1229 N. Belmont. Tickets start at $12. Runs through December 27. Tickets 773-975-8150 or www.TheaterWit.org .
November 24, 2015
Sherlock Homes. An original adaptation inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales. Recommended for ages 8+. By Broadway in Chicago at Oriental Theatre. Runs through Nov. 29. Tickets tinyurl.com/od2ml7o Use code WATSON .
November 25, 2015
Fallen Angels. Before Julia and Jane married their comfortable husbands — there was Maurice. An elegant Frenchman with youthful indiscretion for them both, he has written to announce his impending return. By Remy Bumppo Theatre Company at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2757 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. $32.50-$57.50. Runs through January 11, 2016. Tickets ( 773 ) 404-7336 or www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html .
November 27, 2015
Hope Throws Her Heart Away. A comedy/drama about a woman who has gone adrift trying to be all things to all people, pleasing everyone but herself; the journey of growing up after growing up and finding a path by getting lost. By Genesis Theatrical Productions at Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway. $30. Runs through Dec. 20. Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1900048 .
November 28, 2015
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. When the Herdmans ( the nastiest kids in the neighborhood ) decide they want to be in this year's Christmas pageant, everyone is sure it will be a disaster. Comedy filled with singing and music. By Provision Theater for Young Audiences. Runs through December 20. Tickets ( 312 ) 455-0066 or www.provisiontheater.org/tickets.htm .
December 1, 2015
Potted Potter. A Harry Potter parody featuring all seven books in seventy minutes. By Broadway in Chicago at Broadway Playhouse, Water Tower Place. Runs through Jan. 3. Tickets at all Broadway In Chicago box offices, Ticketmaster, ( 800 ) 775-2000, BroadwayInChicago.com .
Beautiful: the Carole King Musical. At Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph. Runs through Feb. 21. Tickets at beautifulonbroadway.com/tour .
December 2, 2015
The Lion King. Musical. By Disney/Broadway in Chicago at Cadillac Palace Theatre, at 151 W. Randolph St. Runs through Jan. 17, 2016. Tickets tinyurl.com/pwzcgtd .
December 6, 2015
The Lion King special matinee. Musical with pre-show Equality Illinois reception with other LGBT & ally families and friends. By Disney/Broadway in Chicago at Cadillac Palace Theatre. $65-$200. 1 pm. 11 am pre-show reception location TBA. Tickets tinyurl.com/pwzcgtd .
December 12, 2015
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose. The show follows Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the mysterious theft and even more mysterious discovery of a precious jewel. Suitable for family audiences. By Raven Theatre Company at 6157 N. Clark St. $22-$24 for adults, $17-$19 for students. Runs through Jan. 3. Tickets ( 773 ) 338-2177 or tinyurl.com/qdw2onp .
December 13, 2015
Gotta Dance. A new Broadway musical. At Bank of America Theatre. Runs through Jan. 10. Tickets at all Broadway In Chicago box offices, Ticketmaster, ( 800 ) 775-2000, BroadwayInChicago.com .
December 17, 2015
See Jane Sing. Cabaret show by actress, singer, comedian, and Chicago native Jane Lynch. By Jane Lynch at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Upper Wacker Dr. $50/$95. Runs through December 18. Tickets tinyurl.com/of2bx8l .
December 18, 2015
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Musical. The tale of a young Rudolph who, because of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. At Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont. Runs through Dec. 19 ( Friday Dec. 18 at 7 pm and Sat. Dec. 19 at 11 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets ( 866 ) 448-7849 or www.ticketmaster.com .
January 7, 2016
Botanic Garden. A widow's first date and her desire to get out of it. By Citadel Theatre Company at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest. Runs through January 17. tickets@citadeltheatre.org or 847-735-8554 x1 .
Bruise Easy. Suburbia. Today. In the glow of florescent streetlights, two estranged siblings meet in the driveway of their childhood home and begin the conversation of a lifetime. Runs through February 14. Tickets www.atcweb.org .
January 8, 2016
Byhalia, Mississippi. Racially charged drama of a black baby born to a white couple. By The New Colony with Definition Theatre Company. At The Den Theatre 1333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Runs through February 14. Tickets www.thenewcolony.org .
January 9, 2016
London Wall. An exploration of the lives and love affairs of the women employed as shorthand typists in a busy solicitor's office in 1930's London. By Griffin Theatre at Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Runs through February 14. Tickets www.griffentheatre.com .
January 14, 2016
Spring Awakening. Rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind's classic play of sexual awakening, morality, youth and rebellion. By Marriott Theatre at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Runs through January 31. Tickets ( 847 ) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/tickets .
Ten Dollar House. Set in Depression-era Wisconsin, a London-based decorator and a local drifter fall in love as they restore a dilapidated rock cottage. With a "gay marriage" that hides in plain sight, Bob Neal and Edgar Hellum create Pendarvis house, an improbable business venture that transforms an entire town. By Pride Films and Plays at Piccolo Theatre, 600 Main St. in Evanston, inside the Main Street Metra Station. Runs through Jan. 31. Information ( 773 ) 250-3112, pridefilmsandplays@gmail.com, www.pridefilmsandplays.com .
Animals Out of Paper. Andy, a calculus teacher and avid fan, pressures a reclusive Ilana, a world famous origami artist, into becoming an unwitting mentor to a troubled teenage prodigy, Suresh. By Shattered Globe Theatre at Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Runs through Feb. 27. Tickets at the door, ( 773 ) 975-8150 or www.shatteredglobe.org .
January 21, 2016
Le Switch. Drama about a young gay man's ambivalence in the face of national "wedding fever." By About Face Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago. Runs through February 21, 2016. Tickets at www.aboutfacetheatre.org .
January 22, 2016
The Glass Menagerie. Focuses on a man obsessed with regrets from his past. Director Hans Fleishmann's newest re-imagining of Tennessee Williams' classic memory play. By the Hypocrites at The Den Theatre's Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. Runs through March 6. Tickets the-hypocrites.tix.com/Schedule.aspx .
January 27, 2015
The Explorers Club. Set in a Victorian-era scientific gentleman's club, a woman believes the blue-skinned aboriginal she's liberated from his native tribe and brought to London will be her ticket to becoming the club's first female member. By Windy City Playhouse at 3014 W. Irving Park Rd. $35-$55. Tickets ( 773 ) 891-8985 or windycityplayhouse.com .
January 28, 2016
High Fidelity. Musical based on Nick Hornby's 1995 novel and on Stephen Frears' 2000 feature-film adaptation that starred Chicago natives John Cusack, Joan Cusack and Lili Taylor. By Refuge Theatre Project at The Pentagon @ Collaboraction in the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Runs through Feb. 28. Tickets and pricing information at a later date.
February 10, 2016
Tuesdays with Morrie. An exploration of the meaning of life based on the book by Mitch Albom. By Provision Theater Company. Runs through March 20. Tickets ( 312 ) 455-0066 or www.provisiontheater.org/tickets.htm .
Sister Act. Musical comedy. By Marriott Theatre at 10 Marriott Drive at Lincolnshire, IL. Runs through April 3. Tickets ( 847 ) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/tickets .
February 11, 2016
Fugitive Songs. Song cycle focusing on everyday people on the run: a disgruntled Subway sandwich employee, a jilted ex-cheerleader, a pair of Patty Hearst fanatics, a stoner forced to rob a convenience store against his will, and many others. By Boho Theatre at the Heartland Studio. Runs through March 13. Tickets at www.BoHoTheatre.com or ( 866 ) 811-4111 .
February 12, 2016
Cocked. Attorney Taylor and her journalist girlfriend Izzie live a comfortable life in Andersonville. Their apartment, relationship and strong anti-gun beliefs are shattered when Taylor's troubled brother Frank crashes, uninvited, into their lives. By Victory Gardens Theater at 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. $20-$60. Runs through March 13. Tickets ( 773 ) 871-3000 or tickets@victorygardens.org .
Educating Rita. In the play Rita, a married hair stylist, begins studying with Dr. Bryant, a professor using alcohol to cope with his divorce. By Citadel Theatre Company at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest. Runs through March 14. tickets@citadeltheatre.org or 847-735-8554 x1 .
February 18, 2016
Zyryab, the Songbird of Andalusia. A musical journey following the life and legacy of the ninth century musician and polymath, Ziryab, who rose out of slavery to achieve extraordinary fame throughout Islamic Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. By Silk Road Rising at Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W Washington St, Pierce Hall, Chicago. $15. Through February 21. Tickets at web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/942193 or 312-857-1234 x201 .
February 19, 2016
The Tempest. Shakespearean classic about a banished duke's machinations to regain his position as Duke of Milan. By Saint Sebastian Players at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago. Runs through March 13. Tickets saintsebastianplayers.org or ( 773 ) 404-7922 .
March 6, 2016
Mai Dang Lao. When a phone call from the local police warns of a crime committed in the restaurant where Sophie works, her coworkers are given permission to restore proper balance and set things in their place. By Slideshow Theatre Company at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Runs through Apr. 10. Tickets www.slideshowtheatre.org .
March 7, 2016
The New Sincerity. Comedy by Alena Smith. By Theater Wit at Theater Wit, 1229 N. Belmont. Tickets start at $12. Runs through April 17. Tickets 773-975-8150 or www.TheaterWit.org .
Richard III. By William Shakespeare, this production depicts the Machiavellian rise and reign of Richard III. By Gift Theatre at Steppenwolf's Garage Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Runs through May 1. Tickets ( 773 ) 283-7071 or thegifttheatre.org/ .
March 8, 2016
42nd Street. Backstage musical comedy classic directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award-winning Best Revival. At Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph, Chicago. Tickets ( 312 ) 977-1710 or www.BroadwayInChicago.com .
March 18, 2016
After all the terrible things I do. A young, gay writer takes a job at a bookstore and discovers a dark connection with the owner. By About Face Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago. Runs through April 12. Tickets at www.aboutfacetheatre.org .
March 23, 2016
The Life of Galileo. In his epic parable Bertolt Brecht juxtaposes the faith needed to believe without question with the leap of faith needed to question belief. By Remy Bumppo Theatre Company at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago. $32.50-$57.50. Runs through May 1. Tickets ( 773 ) 404-7336 or www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html .
March 24, 2016
Mosque Alert. Inspired by the "Ground Zero Mosque" controversy in New York City, and developed, in part, via online conversations and live community events, Mosque Alert tells the story of three fictional families living in Naperville, Illinois, whose lives are interrupted by a proposed Islamic Center on the site of a beloved local landmark By Silk Road Rising at Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W Washington St, Pierce Hall, Chicago. $35. Runs through May 1. Tickets at web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/942193 or 312-857-1234 x201 .
March 25, 2016
Kill Floor. A Small Town. Today. Following a long incarceration, a mother returns to her hometown to restart her life. After securing a job at the local slaughterhouse, she reunites with her teenage son, a staunch vegetarian. By American Theater Company at 1909 W. Byron St. Runs through May 1. Tickets www.atcweb.org .
April 8, 2016
Private Lives. Noel Coward's story of chaos among a formerly married couple and their new spouses. Step Up Productions, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Runs through May 8, 2016. Tickets www.stepupproductions.org, ( 773 ) 935-6875 .
Dreamgirls. Story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group from Chicago and the triumphs and tribulations that come on the road of fame and fortune. By Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. $39-$48. Runs through May 15. Tickets ( 773 ) 327-5252.
Even Longer and Farther Away. In a tiny town in Appalachia, stories are told about a long-gone lady whose heart will never stop. As the keeper of these stories lies dying, she sends a messenger out into the greater world to bring the ever-youthful Nyada home. By The New Colony at The Den Theatre, 1133 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Runs through May 15. Tickets www.thenewcolony.org .
April 13, 2016
Evita. Andrew Lloyd Webber's complex and dynamic musical about the life of Eva Peron. By Marriott Theatre at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Runs through June 5. Tickets ( 847 ) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/tickets .
April 20, 2016
The House of Blue Leaves. In this comedy, Artie wants to be famous and feel important… his heavily medicated wife Bananas just wants to feel. By Raven Theatre at East Stage, corner of Clark and Granville. Runs through June 18. Tickets www.raventheatre.com .
April 21, 2016
In the Heat of the Night. The classic, highly charged story of an African American police officer asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile southern town. By Shattered Globe Theatre at Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Runs through June 4. Tickets at the door, ( 773 ) 975-8150 or www.shatteredglobe.org .
April 23, 2016
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Broadway farce combines situations from the 2000-year-old comedies of the Roman playwright Plautus with the energy of classic vaudeville. By Citadel Theatre Company at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest. Runs through May 23. tickets@citadeltheatre.org or 847-735-8554 x1 .
April 27, 2016
Best of Enemies. True story about the relationship between C.P. Ellis - a Grand Cyclops of the KKK, and Ann Atwater - an African-American civil rights activist, during the desegregation of the Durham, North Carolina schools in 1971. By Provision Theater Company. Runs through June 5. Tickets ( 312 ) 455-0066 or www.provisiontheater.org/tickets.htm .
April 29, 2016
Deathtrap. A struggling Broadway writer plots the murder of one of his students in order to steal his promising script. By Saint Sebastian Players at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago. Runs through May 22, 2016. Tickets saintsebastianplayers.org, 773-404-7922 .
May 6, 2016
The Secretaries. Patty Johnson lands the job of her dreams at the Cooney Lumber Mill in Big Bone, Oregon. But she discovers that her secretarial pool are chainsaw-wielding lumberjack killers! By About Face Theatre at Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Runs through June 12. Tickets www.aboutfacetheatre.org .
May 25, 2016
Uncle Vanya. New adaptation of Chekhov's classic from critically-acclaimed playwright Annie Baker ( Body Awareness, Circle Mirror Transformation, The Flick ). By BoHo Theatre at the Heartland Studio. Runs through June 26. Tickets at www.BoHoTheatre.com or ( 866 ) 811-4111 .
May 27, 2016
Xanadu. Venice, CA. 1980. Struggling artist Sonny Malone seeks to create his own version of the American dream by renovating an abandoned warehouse into a venue for world-class entertainment - a roller disco. Musical spoof of the movie. By American Theater Company at 1909 W. Byron St. Runs through July 24. Tickets www.atcweb.org .
May 29, 2016
Caught. A Chinese dissident artist and activist publishes an incredible account of his harrowing confinement at the hands of the government. But can he prove it? CAUGHT explores what happens when we blur the dangerous line between story and truth. By Slideshow Theatre Company at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Runs through July 3. Tickets www.slideshowtheatre.org .
June 4, 2016
Bat Boy: the Musical. Based on a story in The Weekly World News, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. By Griffin Theatre at Den Theatre, 1333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Runs through July 24. Tickets www.griffintheatre.com .
June 15, 2016
This. This "melanchomedy" centers on four educated, artistically inclined thirtysomething New Yorkers whose longtime friendship is tested by an act of infidelity. By Windy City Playhouse at 3014 W. Irving Park Road. $35-$55. Tickets ( 773 ) 891-8985 or windycityplayhouse.com .
Company. It's Bobby's 35th birthday and he's still single, trying to find a way to have a serious relationship, without a serious commitment. By Writers Theatre at Alexandra and John Nichols Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL. Runs through July 24. Tickets at box office, ( 847 ) 242-6000 or www.writerstheatre.org/calendar-tickets .
June 20, 2016
The Grapes of Wrath. Based on novel by John Steinbeck. When an American family is forced off of their land during the Great Depression, they begin an epic journey west to California. By Gift Theatre at Steppenwolf's Garage Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Runs through Aug. 14. Tickets ( 773 ) 283-7071 or thegifttheatre.org/ .
June 22, 2016
Man of La Mancha. Inspired by Cervantes' seventeenth-century masterpiece Don Quixote, comes the adventure of a delusional Spanish knight on a quest to restore chivalry. By Marriot Theater at 10 Marriot Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Runs through August 14. Tickets ( 847 ) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/tickets .
July 8, 2016.
Kin Folk. After being recently orphaned, Lucy must reimagine her life. She decides to come out of the closet and reveal her true identity to her family: a dragon named Kreeka. By The New Colony at The Den Theatre, 1333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Runs through August 14. Tickets www.thenewcolony.org .
August 4, 2016
bare. This musical is set in an exclusive co-educational Catholic boarding school and is concerned with issues of identity — sexual and otherwise — among its teenaged students. By Refuge Theatre Project at The Pentagon @ Collaboraction in the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Runs through September 4, 2016. Tickets and pricing information available at a later date.
August 24, 2016
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Frank Loesser's Pulitzer-Prize winning send-up of climbing the corporate ladder. By Marriott Theatre at 10 Marriot Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Runs through October 16. Tickets ( 847 ) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/tickets .
October 3, 2016
A Life Extraordinary. Annabel Anderson McCafferty is an expectant mother who vanishes from her small Ohio town on Christmas Eve. Both mystery and memory play, A Life Extra Ordinary untangles and re-assembles the moments that make a life. By Gift Theatre at Steppenwolf's Garage Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Runs through November 20. Tickets ( 773 ) 283-7071 or thegifttheatre.org/ .
October 5, 2016
Apartment 3A. It might be the nicest apartment in the building, but it can't possibly be enough to make up for the day that Annie has had. A nasty breakup, an on-air meltdown, and a fledgling romance have left her faithless and heartbroken. By Windy City Playhouse at 3014 W. Irving Park Rd. Tickets ( 773 ) 891-8985 or boxoffice.printtixusa.com/windycityplayhouse/eventcalendar .
October 26, 2016
Singin' in the Rain. Movie musical. By Marriott Theatre at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Runs through December 31. Tickets ( 847 ) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com/tickets .
Compiled by Gene Naden
