• Theater This Week

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    Now Playing in Indiana

    Through July 27th, Country Is: The Music of Main Street in Concert, Canterbury Summer Theatre, 807 Franklin Street, Michigan City.  FYI (219) 874-4269 or info@canterburytheatre.org. 

    Through July 28th, Pippin, Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Avenue, Hammond.  $24.  FYI (219) 937-8780 or www.towletheater.org

    Through July 28th, Disaster, Genesius Guild, Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church Hammond, 6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond.  $17-$19.  FYI (219) 501-8228 or https://www.genesiusguild.net/current-production

    Through August 6th, District Merchants, Acting Ensemble, Ensemble on the Avenue, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka.  FYI http://www.actingensemble.com/box-office

    Through August 11th, The Bridges of Madison County, Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Oak Dr., Michigan City.  FYI (219) 879-7509 or www.dunesarts.org.  

    Through August 11th, Anything Goes, Wilson Auditorium, South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N. Main, South Bend.  FYI www.sbct.org.

    Now Playing in Illinois:      

    July 27th, SWEETEST SEASON: The 3rd Annual Gathering of Indigenous Creativity In partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Owen Theatre & The Alice Center, Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago. $15-$20 (with FREE offerings on Saturday, July 27).  FYI (312) 443-3800 or visit www.GoodmanTheatre.org. 

    July 27th, 2:00 pm, Staged Reading, Switch Hitta by Pen Wilder, Nothing Without a Company, Softball Field, at Gill Park 825 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago.  FYI nothingwithoutacompany.org

    July 27th, 11:30 am, Shakes in the Park: Twelfth Night, Words of Wonder Literary Fest, Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center, 10101 S. Cottage Grove Ave. (Pullman), Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.chicagoshakes.com/shakesinthecity.

    July 27th, 3:00 pm, Shakes in the Park: Twelfth Night, Wicker Park Fest, Milwaukee Ave. from North Ave. to Ashland Ave. (Wicker Park/Bucktown), Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.chicagoshakes.com/shakesinthecity.

    July 27th, 7:00 pm, Lookingglass Theatre presents Sunset 1919, The Eugene Williams Memorial, 125 Fort Dearborn Dr. north of 31st Street Beach, Chicago.  Free.  FYI (312) 337-0665 or www.LookingglassTheatre.org

    July 26th & 27th, 6:00, July 28th, 2:00 pm, Midsommer Flight presents Romeo and Juliet, Nichols Park, 1355 E 53rd Street, Chicago. Bring your own picnic, chairs & blankets.  Free but reservations encouraged.  FYI https://midsommerflight.ticketspice.com/romeo-and-juliet

    July 28th, 3:45 pm, Shakes in the Park: Twelfth Night, Fiesta Del Sol, Cermak Rd. from Ashland Ave. to Morgan St. (Pilsen), Chicago.  Free.  FYI www.chicagoshakes.com/shakesinthecity.

    July 28th, 7:00 pm, Seth Rudetsky welcomes two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz - Seth's Broadway Concert Series. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago.  $60 to $100, limited number of Meet & Greet available, $20.  FYI (312) 753-3210 x102 or fineartsbuilding.com/events/ 

    Through July 28th, Goods, Artemesia @ the Little Studio, Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago.  Pay-what-you-can.  FYI artemisiatheatre.org

    Through July 28th, The Salon, Black Ensemble Theatre, 4450 N. Clark, Chicago.  FYI 773-769-4451 or www.blackensembletheater.org. 

    Through July 28th, Jersey Boys, Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago.   FYI www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/ 

    July 29th, 7:00 pm, Seth Rudetsky welcomes Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Lillias White, Seth's Broadway Concert Series. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago.  $60 to $100, limited number of Meet & Greet available, $20.  FYI (312) 753-3210 x102 or fineartsbuilding.com/events/ 

    Through August 3rd, Gift Theatre presents Obliteration, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre, 1700 N Halsted St, Chicago.  $30.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/lookout/ 

    Through August 4th, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Ave., Evanston.  $32.  FYI (847) 866-5914 or www.fjtheatre.com. 

    Through August 4th, Haven Chicago presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Den Theatre, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago.  FYI www.havenchi.org

    Through August 4th, World Premiere, Little Bear Ridge Road, Downstairs Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago.  FYI (312) 335-1650 or www.steppenwolf.org

    **** Through August 11th, Don't Let the Pigeons Drive the Bus! The Musical, Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com 

    Through August 11th, Goodman Theatre presents THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Presented as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks Series, supported by the Mayor’s Office and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Appearing at 12 Chicago parks citywide.  Free.  FYI (312) 443-3800 or visit www.GoodmanTheatre.org.

    Through August 11th, Wells and Welles, Lucid Theater Company at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago
    (Second Floor of the Historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church)  $25.  FYI www.eventbrite.com/e/wells-and-welles-tickets-887960091537 

    Through August 11th, 2 Pianos 4 Hands, Northlight Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.  FYI (847) 673-6300  or www.northlight.org/subscribe.

    Through August 11th, World Premiere, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Albert Theatre, Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago.  FYI (312) 443-3800 or www.goodmantheatre.org.

    Through August 11th, Beehive: The 60's Musical, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.  FYI (847) 634-0200 or www.marriotttheatre.com

    Through August 17th, Romeo and Juliet, Oak Park Festival Theatre, Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park.  FYI www.oakparkfestivaltheatre.com

    Through August 18th, Savor After Hours starring Val Chmerkovskiy, Broadway in Chicago, Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut, Chicago.  FYI (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

    **** Through August 18th, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago.  $40 or Pay-what-you-can.  FYI www.otherworldtheatre.org. 

    Through August 18th, Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, Pegasus Theatre Chicago, Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen, Chicago.  $15-$20.  FYI PegasusTheatreChicago.org

    Through August 18th, World Premiere of the Polish version of The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly, American Blues Theatre, 5627 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.  FYI (773) 654-3103 or www.americanbluestheater.com

    Through August 18th, Ain't Misbehavin', Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com. TicketMaster (312) 559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.

    Through August 25th, First Floor Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of In His Hands, The Den Theatre’s Crosby stage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.   $5 - $35.  FYI  www.thedentheatre.com. 

    Through August 31st, The Second City’s Beach Party (No Beach Included), Thursdays through Saturdays, 8:00 pm,  UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Through August 31st, Love Chaos & Dinner, Teatro Zinzanni, Spiegeltent ZaZou, Hotel Cambria, 32 W. Randolph, Chicago.  $99-$129.  FYI https://zinzanni.com/chicago/

    Through September 1st, Peter and the Starcatcher, Paramount's BOLD Series, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena, Aurora.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.

    Through September 1st, The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale, The Yard, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 600 E. Grand, Chicago.   FYI (312) 595-5600 or www.chicagoshakes.com.

    Through September 25th, David Parr's Magical Thinking, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark, Chicago.  FYI (312) 366-4500 or info@chicagomagiclounge.com

    Through September 29th, Alice By Heart, Kokandy Productions, Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division St., Chicago.  FYI www.kokandyproductions.com.

    Through December 30th, Million Dollar Quartet, Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre, 5 E. Downer Place, Suite G,, Aurora.  FYI (630) 896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.

    Through December 31st, 7:30 pm, Dennis Watkins in partnership with the Goodman Theatre & Petterino's announces The Magic Parlor with Dennis Watkins, 50 W. Randolph, Chicago.  $85 ($115 for performance + encore experience).  FYI (312) 443-3800 or TheMagicParlourChicago.com.

    Through January 28th, The Devil Is in the Detours, 112th Revue, Mainstage, The Second City. 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    At Second City 

    Open Run, Tuesdays through Thursdays. 8:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 & 10:00 om, Sundays, 7:00 pm, 112th Revue, Mainstage, The Second City. 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Thursdays, 8:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 & 10:00 pm, Sundays, 4:00 pm, Oh, the Places You'll Glow, e.t.c. Theatre, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    Through August 28th, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, You Got Gamed,  e.t.c. Theatre, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago.  FYI www.secondcity.com.

    Through November 25th, Sundays, 12:00 noon, The Second City’s Improv Brunch, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Through November 24th, Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00 pm, After Hours, UP Comedy Club, The Second City, 230 W North Avenue, Chicago.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Open Run, Mondays, 8:00 pm, The Best of The Second City, Main Stage, The Second City, 1616 N. Wells, Chicago.  FYI 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.

    Now Playing in Michigan:

     

    Now Playing in Wisconsin:

    Through July 28th, The Angel Next Door, Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Road, Fish Creek (Door County), WI $47-$53.  FYI (920) 868-3287 or tickets@peninsulaplayers.com

    Through September 7th, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, American Players Theatre, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green, WI.  FYI (608) 588-2361 or www.americanplayers.org/tickets

    Through September 17th, The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool, American Players Theatre, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green, WI.  FYI (608) 588-2361 or www.americanplayers.org/tickets

    Through September 18th, Wolf at the Door, American Players Theatre, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green, WI.  FYI (608) 588-2361 or www.americanplayers.org/tickets

    Through September 20th, Ring Round the Moon, American Players Theatre, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green, WI.  FYI (608) 588-2361 or www.americanplayers.org/tickets

    Through September 29th, Much Ado About Nothing, American Players Theatre, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green, WI.  FYI (608) 588-2361 or www.americanplayers.org/tickets

    Now Playing Elsewhere: 

    Through August 4th, Saturdays & Sundays, The Front Page, Culver City Public Theatre outdoor stage, Dr. Paul Carlson Memorial Park, Culver City, CA.  Free.  FYI https://www.ccpt.org/

    Now Playing in London: 

    Link to London guide: https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/your-guide-to-london-theatre-shows

    **** Family Friendly and/or Children's Theatre

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