9-10), which pairs theater, dance and drumming Teatro Vista’s “Futurology presents: The Fifth World” (Oct. 8-10), a fusion of storytelling and song as an old man tells love stories and a woman sings boleros, baladas and rancheras Urban Theater Company’s “Brujaja” (Oct. Howard, $10-$25 ĭestinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival: Teatro Tariakuri’s “La manera como luces esta noche” (To Oct., 17), a comedic fairy tale about a princess and the commoner who loves her Casa de Teatro’s “Mal de Amores” (Oct. “Last Night in Karaoke Town”: Mike Beyer and Kirk Pynchon’s comedy set in one of Cleveland’s oldest karaoke bars that may have to close its doors when the new owner announces he wants to change it into a cider bar directed by Kim Boler. “Sense & Sensibility”: Lifeline Theatre presents an audio adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel of two sisters searching for love. Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 721 Howard, Evanston, $42-$54. “Songs for a New World”: Jason Robert Brown’s musical tells the stories of people facing a variety of life-changing crisis and features a score that blends pop, gospel and jazz. 31, Northlight Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, $30-$89 Bethany Thomas stars Rob Lindley directs. “Songs for Nobodies”: Joanna Murray-Smith’s one-woman tour-de-force that celebrates the iconic work of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas. “The Infinite Wrench”: The return of the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and every-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. “American Mariachi”: Jose Cruz Gonzalez’s comedy-drama about a young woman who comes up with a radical idea: create an all-female mariachi band directed by Henry Godinez. Tiffany Solano (from left, as Lucha), Molly Hernández (as Isabel), Amanda Raquel Martinez (as Gabby), Gloria Vivica Benavides (as Soyla) and Lucy Godínez (as Boli) are shown in a scene from “American Mariachi” at the Goodman Theatre. Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, $59-$72 “Forever Plaid”: Stuart Ross and James Raitt’s musical revue packed with tunes from the 1950s. “Macbeth”: A new production of Verdi’s opera from Scottish director Sir David McVicar is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, a portrait of a power-hungry couple and their bloody ascent to the throne of Scotland. Hell in a Handbag Productions at Leather Archives and Museum, 6418 N. 5 – SEX!: The long-running parody of the television classic returns with a new show that explores the ladies’ naughty side directed by Madison Smith. “The Golden Girls - The Lost Episodes, Vol. Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, $50-$60 Įd Jones (from left), David Cerda, Grant Drager and Ryan Oates star in Hell in a Handbag Productions’ “The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. “The World Goes Round”: John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical that celebrates the duo’s songbook via tunes from “Cabaret!,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “Funny Lady” and more. “Brighton Beach Memoirs”: Neil Simon’s comedy about a teen who must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn. Kennedy’s memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis is performed by an all-female cast directed by Pastor. “Thirteen Days”: Brian Pastor’s adaptation of Robert F. Sheila Willis (from left), Cameron Feagin, Kat Evans, Julia Kessler and Maggie Cain star in “Thirteen Days” at City Lit Theater. Keep in mind, there are safety protocols in place at all venues, so visit the websites listed for individual theater’s updated information regarding COVID-19 vaccination and/or mask policies. ![]() There’s plenty to choose from, ranging from a pre-Broadway run to a collaboration with chef Rick Bayless to a stream of three short plays by Tracy Letts, and so much more. As the world continues to adjust to an ongoing new normal, Chicago’s theater community is back with a generous lineup of live events and a few streamed offerings for the fall and winter months ahead.
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