Opening This Week: March 14-20, 2016

Kristine Nielsen in Goodman Theatre’s “The Matchmaker”/Photo: Liz Lauren

Monday

“The Matchmaker” at Goodman Theatre. Thornton Wilder’s madcap romance and the inspiration for “Hello, Dolly!” returns to the city of its creation. Through April 10. For tickets and more information visit goodmantheatre.org

“Rent” at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. A vicacious young cast tackles this Tony Award-winning musical in an intimate setting. Through May 1. For tickets and more information visit theo-u.com

“An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences” at Theatre Y. A one night only, flash mob performance of one librarian’s quest to discover who returned a book 113 years overdue. For tickets and more information visit theatre-y.com

Tuesday

“D.O.A.” at Strawdog Theatre Company. A ticking clock noir mystery in Strawdog’s ambitious and experimental Hugen Hall. Through April 5. For tickets and more information visit strawdog.org

Kelsey Shipley and Mickey O’Sullivan in Strawdog Theatre Company’s “D.O.A.”/Photo: Tom McGrath

Wednesday

“Insecurity Beach” at The Annoyance Theatre. Like a romantic comedy only without the romance. Wednesdays through April 20. For tickets and more information visit theannoyance.com

Thursday

“after all the terrible things I do” at About Face Theatre. Continuing About Face’s seasonal theme of literature and second chances. Through April 10. For tickets and more information visit aboutfacetheatre.com

“Where Did We Sit on the Bus?” at Teatro Vista. What does it mean to be Latino in America? Through April 1. For tickets and more information visit teatrovista.org

“Improvised Kurt Vonnegut” at Under the Gun Theater. A weekly tribute to the late sci-fi writer that takes on a new novel each show. Thursdays through March 31. For tickets and more information visit undertheguntheater.com

Harris Yulin and Mary Beth Fisher in Court Theatre’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”/Photo: Michael Brosilow

Friday

“Butler” at Northlight Theatre. Through April 17. A historical drama about the space between what is legal and what is moral. For tickets and more information visit northlight.org

“SHEBEAST” at The Annoyance Theatre. The fiercest female improv team around returns. Fridays through April 22. For tickets and more information visit theannoyance.com

“The Edge of Our Bodies” at TUTA Theatre Chicago. A delicate coming-of-age story from Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp. Through April 17. For tickets and more information visit tutato.com

“Defund This 2: Electric Vulvaloo” at Dirty Bird Burlesque. A one night burlesque extravaganza to benefit Planned Parenthood Illinois. For tickets and more information visit facebook.com/dirtybirdburlesque

Saturday

“West Side Story” at Paramount Theatre. One of Broadway’s greatest musicals closes Paramount’s critically acclaimed season. Through April 24. For tickets and more information visit paramountaurora.com

“The Bachelors” at Cole Theatre. The second production from this up and coming company looks at the dark heart of masculinity. Through April 10. For tickets and more information visit coletheatre.org

“Long Day’s Journey Into Night” at Court Theatre. The timeless depiction of family and forgiveness. Through April 10. For tickets and more information visit courttheatre.org

Toya Turner and Will Von Vogt in Cor Theatre’s “Christina, The Girl King”/Photo: Matthew Gregory Hollis

Sunday

“Christina, The Girl King” at Cor Theatre. One of Chicago’s most exciting and dangerous new companies takes on the true life story of this 17th century monarch. Through April 10. For tickets and more information visit cortheatre.org

“United Flight 232” at The House Theatre of Chicago. A harrowing vision of tragedy and courage that promises to be equally inventive and inspiring. Through May 1. For tickets and more information visit thehousetheatre.com

“For Those Who Can’t” at Under the Gun Theater. Celebrating Black lives through comedic and dramatic storytelling, spoken word, improvisation and sketch. For tickets and more information visit undertheguntheater.com