Katie McLean Hainsworth and Mandy Walsh in Lifeline Theatre’s “Miss Holmes”
Monday
“Miss Holmes” at Lifeline Theatre. Trapped in an era that refuses to accept them, two unconventional women must work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police investigator. Through October 30. For tickets and more information visit lifelinetheatre.com
Wednesday
“Thrones! The Musical Parody” at Apollo Theater. Prepare to laugh your head off. Through November 13. For tickets and more information visit apollochicago.com
Thursday
“The Happiest Place on Earth” at Sideshow Theatre Company. Playwright Philip Dawkins’ magical adventure explores the amazing true story of the women in his family. Through October 23. For tickets and more information visit sideshowtheatre.org
“Enamorarse de un incendio” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. A thought-provoking examination of the relationships in “Romeo and Juliet” using camera-work and film projection. Through September 24. For tickets and more information visit shakespeare400chicago.com
Luis Miguel Lombana, Vernica Merchant and Itari Marta in Foro Shakespeare’s “Enamorarse de un Incendio” a part of Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Shakespeare 400
Friday
“The City of Conversation” at Northlight Theatre. An epic political saga about how to maintain ties when you’re on opposite sides. Through October 23. For tickets and more information visit northlight.org
“Hand to God” at Victory Gardens Theater. Straight from Broadway, this demonic new comedy is about adolescence, religion and sock puppets. Through October 23. For tickets and more information visit victorygardens.org
“The Colored Museum” at Pulse Theatre Company. Comprised of eleven exhibits, the audience is taken on a journey of oppression and racism through a satirical lens. Through October 23. For tickets and more information visit pulsetheatrechicago.com
“Me, My Mom and Sharmila” at Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s LookOut Series. A hilarious coming-of-age story told by a first-generation American woman of color about the moment we realize we are not exactly the person our parents expected us to become. Through September 24. For tickets and more information visit steppenwolf.org
“Oracle of the Gutter Punks” at Prop Thtr. A highly irreverent new musical about what it takes to make a life in politics. Through October 15. For tickets and more information visit propthtr.org
“Dog Night” at Rabid Bat Theatricals. Part horror story, part performance cabaret showcase, part live-action playable video game, it’s sure to stay with you long after the night is through. Through October 1. For tickets and more information visit rabidbats.squarespace.com
“Fuck Trump” at The Annoyance Theatre. A veteran cast of Chicago performers join their voices for one very special message: Fuck Donald J. Trump. Fridays through November 11. For tickets and more information visit theannoyance.com
Alex Weisman and “Tyrone” in the Chicago premiere of “Hand to God” at Victory Gardens Theater
Saturday
“Visiting Edna” at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. A moving world premiere from David Rabe that explores the intimacies and intracacies of the final days. Through November 6. For tickets and more information visit steppenwolf.org
“The Man in the Ring” at Court Theatre. A story of violence, love and life under the public eye—and one man’s fight to get the world back in his corner. Through October 16. For tickets and more information visit courttheatre.org
Sunday
“Tug of War: Civil Strife” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The second half of Barbara Gaines’ Shakespearean epic weaves “Henry VI, Parts 2 and 3″ and the notorious tragedy “Richard III.” Through October 9. For tickets and more information visit chicagoshakes.com
“The Van Gogh Cafe” at Filament Theatre. Ten-year-old Clara knows that anything can happen at the Van Gogh Cafe. It’s not a question of if magic will happen—but when. Through October 3. For tickets and more information visit filamenttheatre.org
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