| Aladdin- Musical based on the tales of “1001 Arabian Nights.” A poor boys is helped by a genie to win over a princess. Through May 24. Northbrook Theatre 847-291-2367
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| Around the World in 80 Days- An adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel. Through June 1. Lookingglass at Water Tower Water Works 312-337-0665
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| As Told By the Vivian Girls- Dog and Pony Theatre Co presents an audience participation piece inspired by Henry Darger. Through May 25. Theater on the Lake 773-360-7933
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| Attila’s Imagination Station- CornProductions presents Team Attila’s improv. Through May 16. Cornservatory 312-409-6435 www.cornservatory.org
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| ****Barenaked Lads- The Barenaked Lads are back for an open run at Bailiwick. A collection of songs and skits that celebrate the male form. Open run. Bailiwick 773-883-1090 www.bailiwick.org
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| Beast Woman 2008: Annual all-female variety show. Through May 10. Prop Theatre 773-278-1212
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| Better Late- World premiere by Larry Gelbart and Craig Wright. Julian is forced to move in with his ex-wife and her new husband, and the situation spirals out of control. Features John Mahoney and Mike Nussbaum. Through May 11. Northlight Thtr 847-673-6300 www.northlight.org
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| Between Barack and a New Show- Second City takes material from the popular satire “Between Barack and a Hard Place” and updates it. The Second City 312-337-3992
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| Bingo: The Winning New Musical- Chicago premiere of a fun-loving new musical that revolves around three women getting their weekly bingo fix. Open run. Apollo Thtr 773-935-61007
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| Blow Me, Seriously- A sketch comedy revue centered on daily acts of rebellion. Through May 28. Gorilla Tango Theatre 773-598-4549 or www.gorillatango.com
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| Blue Man Group- With new twists and turns in the second half this silent, cobalt blue trio continues their seduction of Briar Street Thtr. Open run. Briar Street Thtr 773-348-4000
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| Boneyard Prayer- Redmoon Thtr presents this tale of loss and regret. Through May 11. Redmoon Central, 312-850-8440
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| A Celebration of Chicago Sketch Comedy- A night of political, racy and racially-charged comedy. Part of Steppenwolf’s Traffic series. One night. Steppenwolf Theatre Co www.steppenwolf.org 312-335-1650
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| Col. Ritter’s Spectacular Hour of Wonderment- A vareity show with magicians, burlesque and more. Thursdays. Lakeshore Thtr 773-472-3492
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| The Comedy of Errors- About a group of actors filming a Shakespeare comedy in the ‘40s. Through June 29. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier. 312-595-5600 www.chicagoshakes.com
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| Criminal Hearts- A Chicago woman who suffers from agoraphobia has a run-in with a female burglar. Through May 10. Chicago Actors Studio 773-575-3028 www.stockyardstheatreproject.org
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| Dead Man’s Cell Phone- Steppenwolf presents this dramedy by Sarah Ruhl. A lonely woman answers a dead man’s cell phone. Through July 27. Steppenwolf downstairs theater 312-335-1650
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| The Devil Wears Chanklas- A comedy that explores immigration issues, presented by the Salsation Theatre Co. Through May 25. Gorilla Tango Theatre 773-598-4549 www.gorillatango.com
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| ****Die! Mommie, Die!- Hell in a Handbag presents Charles Busch’s tribute to old horror films. Through June 1. Bailiwick www.bailiwick.org 773-883-2017
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| Durango- Silk Road presents this play by Julia Cho. Three Korean-American sons seems perfect from the outside, but they all hold old wounds and secrets that come to the surface. Through June 15. Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building www.srtp.org
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| Enchanted April- About four women in a rented Italian castle, based on the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Through June 8. Circle Theatre 708-771-0700
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| A Fisherman Never Forgets- Batch 285’s first review; a comedy featuring four men inspired by booze and anger. Directed b Mike McKeown. Through May 30. Bailiwick www.bailiwick.org 773-883-2017
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| The Flaming Dames in Vegas, Baby- The Flaming Dames, a burlesque group, present a new Vegas-themed show. Through June 6. The Spot 312-458-9083
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| ****good crazy/bad crazy- Comedian Sarah King presents her one-woman show that pokes fun at what it means to be crazy. Extended through May 30. Apollo Theatre Studio Space 773-935-6100 www.apollochicago.com
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| Grafitti- A sketch comedy that showcases Chicago-area and national sketch groups. Open run. Playground Thtr 773-871-3793
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| In a Dark Dark House- Profiles Theatre presents a drama about a man seeking revenge by Neil LaBute. Through May 11. Profiles Theatre 773-549-1815
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| Jersey Boys- Tony-award winning play about four blue-collar kids that gained stardom as The Four Seasons. Extended through July 13. LaSalle Bank Thtr 312-977-1700
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| Late Night Catechism- An interactive comedy about a nun’s catechism class. Open ended. Royal George Thtr 312-988-9000
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| Les Miserables- A simplified version of this classic tale. Through May 11. Marriot Theatre in Lincolnshire 847-634-0200
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| Los Desaparecidos (The Vanished)- A period piece filled with lots of plot twists about two sisters, performed by Babes with Blades. Through May 11. Raven Theatre 312-458-9780
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| The Lottery- Veterans and ImprovOlympic Students team up for some improv comedy. Ongoing, every Tuesday. I.O. 773-880-0199
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| Judy is Disguise with Glasses- Angie McMahon stars in this interactive one-woman show. Through May 16. Chemically Imbalanced Thtr 800-838-3006
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| Menopause, the Musical- Riotous celebration of women and the change! Open run. Apollo Thtr 773-935-6100
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| Neverwhere: A Circus Underground- This adaptation of a novel by Neil Gaiman about an alternate world features circus arts. Through June 1. Noyes Cultural Arts Center 800-838-3006
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| Old Town- A musical about a Chicago political family. Through May 31. Strawdog Theatre Co 773-528-9696
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| On My Parent’s One Hundredth Wedding Anniversary- The world premiere of a memory play by Jesse Weaver. Through May 11. The Side Project 773-973-2150
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| Our Town- A classic drama set in a New England town. Through June 8. Chopin Theatre 773-472-7352
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| ****A Passage to India- An adaptation of the novel by the closeted E.M Forster. This stage adaptation is by Martin Sherman, the author of Bent. Through May 18. Theater Building Chicago
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| Picked Up- The Neo-Futurists create a new TV pilot for the stage each week. Through May 17. Neo-Futurarium 773-275-5255 www.neofuturists.org
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| Put the Nuns in Charge- The sequel to the interactive play about a nun’s take on the Catholic Church, called Late Nite Catechism. Open ended. Royal George Thtr 312-988-9000
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| The Regulars- Waiters at a steakhouse have to deal with the biggest crowd they’ve ever seen. Through May 4. Gorilla Tango Theatre 773-598-4549 www.gorillatango.com
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| Russian on the Side- A one man musical comedy by Mark Nadler. Through June 15. Royal George Theatre Center 312-988-9000
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| Salute My Shorts!- Short comedy selections by Julia Weiss. Through May 17. Cornservatory 312-409-6435 www.cornservatory.org
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| Second City is a must see comedy- Chicago-style!!!!! 312-337-3992
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| Seen. Heard. Touched. Loved: School of Fishes- Corn Productions presents a show by the winners of The Original Improv Gladiators: Season Two. Through May 23. Cornservatory 312-409-6435
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| She Calls up the Sun- A woman returns to her hometown to bury her mother. Through June 1. Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater 773-871-3000
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| ****Shear Madness- The hilarious, fast-paced, tres gay whodunit makes its return to Chicago. A world-famous pianist who is found dead in her apartment, and the wacky group of customers and stylists from the salon below her find themselves fingered for murder. This production also features audience participation, including the interrogation of suspects. Open run. The Chicago Thtr 312-902-1500 www.chicagoshakes.com 312-595-5600
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| Shout! The Mod Musical- A musical about five London ladies set in the ‘60s. Through June 22. Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place 312-902-1400
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| Sounds So Good, Makes You Wanna Holler (Old School vs. New School)- Black Ensemble Theater Co presents the world premiere written by playwrights Dawn Bless and Rueben Echoles. The fictional story of Sam King and his group, The Harmonies. The group made money, but never made it big. Features hits of yesterday with today’spopular music. www.blackensembletheater.org 773-769-4451 or Ticketmaster
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| Space Future- Annoyance Theatre presents a tribute to rock’n’ roll musicals. Through June 28. Annoyance Thtr 773-561-4665
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| Speech and Debate- A comedy about three high school debate team students. Through May 25. American Theater Co 773-929-1031
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| The Strangerer- Theater Oobleck extends michle Maher’s hit, which is a satirical twist on a George Bush/John Kerry presidential debate. Through June 29. Chopin Theater 773-347-1041 www.theateroobleck.com
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| Sunday School Cinema- From the creator of Put the Nuns in Charge and Late Nite Catechism, an interactive comedy featuring a nun doing film reviews. Open ended. Royal George Thtr 312-988-9000
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| Sweet Charity- Drury Lane takes on this Neil Simon musical about a woman’s mishaps with men as she tries to find the perfect one. Through May 18. Drury Lane 630-530-0111
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| ****That’s Weird, Grandma- Barrel of Monkeys presents new installments of the critically acclaimed assortment of scones and songs adopted by the ensemble from Chicago public school students. Open run Mondays @ 8 p.m Neo-Futurist Thtr 773-275-5255
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| **** Too Much Light Kids, family friendly (five and up) version of the Neo Futurists’ long running, international renowned Too Much Light makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 30 Minutes) from the quietly beautiful to the frantically hysterical, each play is a creative expression of he performing ensemble direct life experiences and ideas. Ongoing. The Neo-Futurarium 773-275-5255
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| **** Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind- 30-plays-in-60-minute performances. Ongoing. The Neo-Futurarium 773-275-5255
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| ****Whitney Houston We Have a Problem!- Gayco presents its hilaious new sketch comedy. Through May 25. Center on Halsted Hoover-Leppen Theatre www.gayco.net 312-458-9400
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| Wicked- What happened to the Wicked Witch and Glinda before Dorothy dropped into Oz. The Chicago company stars Saturday Night Live and Northwestern University alum Ana Gasteyer as Elphaba and Western Michigan native Kate Reinders as Glinda. Chicago’s very own leading actors have also been cast in major roles, with Rondi Reed as Madame Morrible, Gene Weygandt as The Wizard and Heidi Kettenring as Nessarose. Ongoing. Ford Ctr for the Performing Arts, Oriental Thtr 312-902-1400 www.wickedthemusical.com/chicago
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