Ifilove Theater Performances and Tickets Reservations
Theater Performances and Tickets Reservations
“ALADDIN”: 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. March 28, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. AlphaBet Soup’s adaptation about a poor boy named Aladdin who wins the heart of the Princess with the aid of his trusted monkey Yazoo and by channeling the ghost of Elvis. Tickets: $8 Super Saver, $10 evening performance at 630-896-6666.
“ANNA IN THE TROPICS”: 7:30 p.m. March 26-29, Perry Theatre in the Aurora Foundation for Community Enrichment, 1305 Kenilworth Place, Aurora. Pulizer Prize-wining play by Nilo Cruz. Aurora University presentation. Story recalls cigar-factory lectors who informed, organized and entertained the workers through the 1930s. The lives of an immigrant-worker family are changed when a new lector enters the factory. Free admission. Food donations for local charities requested. Reservations requested at 630-844-5486.
“CLOSER”: April 4 through May 10, Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. Patrick Marber’s controversial and provocative play about love and sex in the 21st Century. Not appropriate for younger or more sensitive audience members. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students at 630-897-9496.
“CORPSE”: through March 30, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. A mad-cap mystery thriller by Gerald Moon. Story involves the murder plot of one twin against the other. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25 adults, $23 seniors and students at 630-587-8521.
“DROOD”: through April 12, Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage Theater, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Family-friendly mystery by Rupert Holmes. Presented by Noble Fool Theatricals. John Jasper, the “Jekyll-and-Hyde” choirmaster, is in love with his student, Rosa Bud, who is engaged to Jasper’s nephew, Edwin Drood. When Drood is discovered missing, suspicions surface as to whether Drood has been murdered. The audience will help determine the story ending. Schedule: 8 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays, 5 & 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27, $38. Dinner show packages: $49, $60. Tickets and information: 630-584-6342; any Ticketmaster location.
“FLANAGAN’S WAKE”: through March 29, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Noble Fool Theatricals presentation. Irish comedy takes place in the village of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, where the people tell tales, sing songs and mourn the passing of one of their own. Schedule: 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 6 & 9 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27 at 630-584-6342.
“THE PRODUCERS”: 6 p.m. March 30, Visual & Performing Arts Center at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. The new Mel Brooks musical comedy. Story about two producers, Bialystock and Bloom, who scheme to make money by producing the biggest flop stage show in history. Tickets: $60, $64 at 847-622-0300.
“PUT THE NUNS IN CHARGE!”: through March 30, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Sister returns in this spin-off of the nationally-acclaimed comedy, “Late Nite Catechism.” Where “Late Nite Catechism” creates a nostalgic look at Catholic upbringing, this show applies that upbringing to today’s modern problems. Schedule: 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27 at 630-896-6666.
“THE VELVETEEN RABBIT”: through March 29, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring young actors ages 9 to 16 in a stage version of the classic children’s book. Suitable for ages 3 and older. Schedule: 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. March 22 & 29. Tickets: $10 at 630-587-8521.
McHenry County
“COMPANY”: through March 22, Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Musical by Steven Sondheim. A comedic portrayal of five married couples as seen through the eyes of perpetual bachelor Robert. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. March 21-22. Tickets: $15 general public, $10 MCC students at 815-455-8746.
Regional
“IRISH STEW”: 7:30 p.m. March 29, Village Players Theatre, 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park. An evening of storytelling with a touch of the Irish featuring master storytellers Margaret Burke and Kin Hoag, Irish musician and bard Geri Dignan and Village Players Theatre president Paul McKenna. Tickets: $20 at 866-764-1010.
“JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”: 7:30 p.m. April 17, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Tony Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The story of the final seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth starring Ted Neeley. Tickets: $33-$53 at 312-559-1212, any Ticketmaster outlet.
“LES MISERABLES”: through May 11, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Musical is the adaptation of Victor Hugo’s humanitarian classic of the inspiring story of one man’s determination to survive in the face of relentless persecution and the triumph of the human spirit. Schedule: 1 & 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays, 2:30 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 & 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $45, $55 at 847-634-0200.
“ONE NATION, UNDER BLOG”: 7:30 p.m. March 29, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb. The Second City Touring Company performance featuring some of the best sketches, songs and improvisation from The Second City’s 45-plus year history. Tickets: $22 adults, $17 students at 815-758-1215.
“SWEET CHARITY”: through May 18, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook. Schedule: 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30 & 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 5 & 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 & 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22-$41.50. Lunch and dinner packages available. Tickets and information: 630-530-0111, any Ticketmaster outlet.
Chicago
“13 DEAD HUSBANDS”: through March 30, Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. Sansculottes Theater Company presentation. Story of a beautiful woman and the men that go to great lengths to woo and marry her. But shortly after the wedding, each husband meets with a rapid, untimely end. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors and students at 312-742-8497.
“A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE”: through April 20, Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Musical about the journey of Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor who enchants his passengers with poetry reading by day and spends his nights directing the local community theatre in plays by his idol Oscar Wilde. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25-$35 at 773-883-1090.
“A STEADY RAIN”: through April 27, Royal George Studio Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. By Keith Huff. Chicago Dramatists’ production. Story of two Chicago policemen, who are lifelong friends, and their differing accounts of a few harrowing days that changed their lives. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 & 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $30-$45 ($25 for police officers, firefighters and other uniformed personnel). Tickets and information: 312-988-9000; any Ticketmaster outlet.
“BRONTE”: through May 4, Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents Polly Teale’s drama about how a trio of Victorian spinsters could have produced some of the most passionate literature ever written. Schedule: 7 p.m. Monday; 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday; 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$40 at 773-871-3000.
“CANDLES TO THE SUN”: March 22 through May 4, Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. By Tennessee Williams. Eclipse Theatre Company presentation. Set during the Great Depression in Alabama’s Red Hills coal mining region, the story paints a portrait of the bleak lives of the miners’ families and their attempts to unionize. Schedule: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors and students with ID, $20 groups of 10 or more at 773-871-3000.
“THE DIRTY COWBOY”: through April 13, Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Musical adaptation of the children’s book by Amy Timberlake. Telling his faithful dog to make sure nobody touches his clothes but him, a cowboy jumps into a New Mexico river for a bath, not realizing just how much the scrubbing will change his scent. Schedule: 1 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10 adults and children all shows at 773-761-4477.
“THE DROWSY CHAPERONE”: April 1-13, Cacillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. Tony Award-winning musical comedy about a modern-day musical theater addict known simply as “Man in Chair.” To chase his blues away he drops the needle on his favorite LP - the 1928 musical comedy, “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Various performance times. Tickets: $25-$75 at 312-901-1400, any Ticketmaster outlet.
“FOUR PLACES”: March 28 through May 4, victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Joel drake Johnson’s dark comedy about a cantankerous, elderly woman, her two middle-aged children, and the family drama that unspools over the course of their usual lunch date at a local restaurant. Previews: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, press opening 7:30 p.m. April 7. Preview tickets: $20-$35. Performance schedule: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 & 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20-$45 at 773-871-3000.
“JERSEY BOYS”: open run, tickets on sale through July 13, LaSalle Bank Theatre, 18 W. Monroe. Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of blue-collar boys who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Special $25 rush tickets on sale at 10 a.m. on day of every performance, subject to availability. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. March 28 for the upcoming July 15 through Oct. 12 performances. Tickets: $30-$95 at 312-902-1400; any Ticketmaster outlet.
“LOS DESAPARECIDOS (THE VANISHED”: March 30 through May 11, Raven Theatre Complex (West Theatre), 6157 N. Clark St. Romantic drama by Barbara Lhota. Babes With Blades production. The play is set in 16th Century Spain and explores the impact of family ties, societal pressures and unexpected love on the lives of two sisters. Previews: March 30 through April 6, press opening 8:30 p.m. April 7. Preview tickets: $10. Performance schedule: 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20 adults, $17 seniors and students with ID at 773-880-0016.
“THE MISANTHROPE”: through April 5, Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport. By Moliere. A humorous inquiry into what makes a man a misanthrope in a society that viciously struggles to maintain the status quo. Schedule: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Fridays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10-$20 at 312-902-1500; all Ticketmaster locations.
“OTHELLO”: through April 6, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. By William Shakespeare. Story about a Moorish general in the service of Venice who is lured into murderous, self-destructive jealousy by a scheming subordinate. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays; 1 & 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 3 & 8 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $54, $70 at 312-595-5600.
“RICHARD III”: through March 29, Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway St. William Shakespeare’s tragedy about the infamous English king who ruthlessly carves his way to power in his royal family. Strawdog Theatre Company production. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors and students at 773-528-9696.
“SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL”: tickets go on sale 10 a.m. March 21 for the April 30 through June 22 performances, Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St. Fast-paced journey through the soulful pop anthems and ballads that made household names of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield and Lulu during the liberating days of the 1960s. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2, 6 & 9 p.m. Saturdays, 2 & 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $45-$55 at 312-902-1400, any Ticketmaster outlet.
“WICKED”: open run, tickets on sale through July 27, Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph. So much happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, “Wicked” is based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire and is the untold story of the Witches of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. “Wicked” tells the story of a remarkable odyssey in which these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $29.50-$122.50 at 312-902-1400, any Ticketmaster outlet.
Theater Performances and Tickets Reservations Editting by Jane August