Mary Winn Heider, John Ferrick and Gabe Franken/Photo: Tom McGrath
Monday February 15
“In A Word” at Strawdog Theatre Company. A world premiere from celebrated playwright Lauren Yee following the success of “Samsara” at Victory Gardens. Through March 19. For tickets and more information visit strawdog.org
“Awkward Phase Live!” at The Annoyance Theatre. To celebrate the release of their new book, The Awkward Phase will take to the stage for a one-night-only Valentine’s-themed live show. For tickets and more information visit theannoyance.com
“Origins of Love: A Shakespeare Cabaret” at Random Acts Theatre. A one night tribute to that fickle and fortuitous feeling called love. For tickets and more information visit davenportspianobar.com
Tuesday February 16
“2666” at Goodman Theatre. The highly anticipated epic adaptation of Roberto Bolaño’s novel by adapters and directors Seth Bockley and Robert Falls. Through March 20. For tickets and more information visit goodmantheatre.org
Robert Falls and Seth Bockley/Photo: Liz Lauren
Wednesday February 17
“Sister Act” at Marriott Theatre. A musical comedy based on the hit film. Through April 3. For tickets and more information visit marriotttheatre.com
Friday February 19
“Cocked” at Victory Gardens Theater. The safety is off for this timely world premiere about self-defense and security. Through March 13. For tickets and more information visit victorygardens.org
“I & You” a co-production with Jackalope Theatre and The Yard. The season closer from the students of Senn Arts Magnet High School collective The Yard. Through March 6. For tickets and more information visit jackalopetheatre.org
“From These Fatal Loins” at The Ruckus. Equal parts Tarantino and tragedy, this world premiere asks: What if Romeo and Juliet were faking? Through March 12. For tickets and more information visit facebook.com/theruckustheater
“The Tempest” at Saint Sebastian Players. The thirty-fifth season continues with Shakespeare’s classic. Through March 13. For tickets and more information visit saintsebastianplayers.org
“Not Now, Darling” at BrightSide Theatre. Mistresses and minks abound in this madcap British farce. Through March 6. For tickets and more information visit brightsidetheatre.com
Saturday February 20
“Marnie & Phil: A Circus Love Letter” at Actors Gymnasium. Love goes tumbling through time. Through March 20. For tickets and more information visit actorsgymnasium.org
“Ziryab, The Songbird Andalusia” at Silk Road Rising. An enchanting journey to ninth-century Islamic Spain with an influential polymath. Through February 28. For tickets and more information visit silkroadrising.org
Sunday February 21
“The 39 Steps” at Theatre at the Center. The thrilling comedy based on Alfred Hitchcock’s whirlwind film. Through March 20. For tickets and more information visit theatreatthecenter.com
“That’s Weird Grandma: Winter Wonderland Matinees” at Barrel of Monkeys. Escape the winter doldrums with this entertaining revue of stories written by CPS students. Through March 13. For tickets and more information visit barrelofmonkeys.org
“Doo Wop Shoo Bop” and “Those Sensational Soulful ‘60s” at Black Ensemble Theater. Two finger-snapping musical journeys back in time. Playing in repertory through March 19 and 20. For tickets and more information visit blackensembletheatre.org
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