Spotlight
The Windy City Playhouse hosts New York drag queens Ariel Sinclair, Skyla Versai and All Beef Patty of LIPS in A Toast to the Queens, a special one-night-only post-show event hosted by Tom Boi following a regular performance of the comedy The Explorers Club. The bar opens at 6 p.m. with the play beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Rd. Tickets are $25 to $45; call 773-891-8985, or visit www.windycityplayhouse.com or www.lipsnyc.com more information.
Publicity photo of Skyla Versai
Critics' Picks
after all the terrible things I do, About Face Theatre at Theater Wit, through April 10. A. Rey Pamatmat sidesteps stereotypes to forge a contemplative tale of intergenerational enlightenment in a small-town bookstore. MSB
The Explorers Club, Windy City Playhouse, through April 17. Farce isn't easy, even when it revolves around a fraternity of Victorian Scientists, but David H. Bell's direction keeps men, women, flora, fauna and libations flowing at a lively pace. MSB
Heathers: The Musical, Kokandy Productions at Theater Wit, through April 24. The bullying and murderous high schoolers from the dark 1988 film comedy Heathers now get to sing out in this campy 2014 musical adaptation. Kokandy Productions' Chicago premiere features soaring vocals and fun performances. SCM
I've Got the World on a String, City Lit, through April 10. Harold Arlen's jazzy, bluesy, soulful melodies and toe-tapping tunes are featured in a delightful 80-minute revue, with lyrics by Yip Harburg, Ira Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, etc. JA
By Abarbanel, Barnidge and Morgan