Levenix Riddle and James Earl Jones II/Photo: Liz Lauren
Monday
“Carlyle” at Goodman Theatre. Playwright Thomas Bradshaw takes aim at both sides of the political establishment. Through May 1. For tickets and more information visit goodmantheatre.org
“Trash” at New American Folk Theatre. The “Glass Menagerie” meets Anna Nicole Smith. Through May 15. For tickets and more information visit newamericanfolktheatre.org
Tuesday
“Dreamgirls” at Porchlight Music Theatre. Drift away on a cloud of sweet melodies. Through May 15. For tickets and more information visit porchlightmusictheatre.org
“Heels Over Head: A Physical Variety Show at iO. A monthly variety show with new physical works by Chicago’s best theater, improv and circus artists. For tickets and more information visit ioimprovolympic.com
Gary Alexander, Hannah Gomez and Brad Harbough in “The Book Club Play” at 16th Street Theater/Photo: Joe Mazza
Thursday
“The Few” at Steep Theatre Company. Samuel D. Hunter’s long distance play is guaranteed to take you places. Through May 21. For tickets and more information visit steeptheatre.com
“The Book Club Play” at 16th Street Theater. Bibliophilia meets reality TV. Through May 14. For tickets and more information visit 16thstreettheater.org
“Pygmalion” at Rogue Theater. A stripped down version of Shaw’s classic. Through May 7. For tickets and more information facebook.com/roguetheaterchicago
“Strip Joker” at Gorilla Tango Theater. Baring it all for laughs. For tickets and more information visit gorillatango.com
“Buzzed Broadway” at Laugh Out Loud Theater. Full throated, totally improvised, a little bit tipsy. Thursdays through May 26. For tickets and more information visit laughoutloudtheater.com
Friday
Mia Vivens and Ryan Alan Jones in “The Big Funk” at Wild Atlas Theatre Company/Photo: Matthew Freer
“Paper City Phoenix” at Tympanic Theatre Company. Ever wonder what would happen if the universe hit the delete key? Through May 8. For tickets and more information visit tympanictheatre.org
“The Realm” at The Other Theatre Company. A war of words. Through May 8. For tickets and more information visit theothertheatrecompany.com
“The Big Funk” at Wild Atlas Theatre Company. John Patrick Shanley’s incendiary drama gets a shake up with this young theatre troupe. Through April 24. For tickets and more information visit facebook.com/wildatlastheatreco
“The Misanthrope” at The Theatre School at DePaul University. A fresh take on Moliere’s classic comedy of manners. Through April 24. For tickets and more information visit theatre.depaul.edu
Saturday
“Dead Man Walking” at Piven Theatre Workshop. Tim Robbins’ best-selling book adapted by none other than Robbins himself. Through May 15. For tickets and more information visit piventheatre.org
“A Swarm of Spoilers” at Under the Gun Theater. Get “recapitated” with this “Game of Thrones” parody. Saturdays through July 9. For tickets and more information visit undertheguntheater.com
Sunday
“Don’t Make Me Over” at Black Ensemble Theater. Don’t walk on by this musical tribute to Dionne Warwick. Through May 15. For tickets and more information visit blackensembletheater.org
“Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train” at Eclipse Theatre Company. Kick off an entire season dedicated to Stephen Adley Guirgis. Through May 22. For tickets and more information visit eclipsetheatre.com
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