Ryan Spahn, Jennifer Kim and Catherine Combs in “Gloria” at Goodman Theatre/Photo: Liz Lauren
Monday
“Gloria” at Goodman Theatre. This biting new comedy shrewdly skewers the ravenous contemporary media landscape while demonstrating how professional relationships influence our lives in unexpected ways. Through February 19. For tickets and more information visit goodmantheatre.org
“Cymbeline” at Strawdog Theatre Company. A no-holds-barred epic and dark fairy tale set off by a king’s rash verdict and a princess who won’t stand for her man’s wrongful banishment. Through February 25. For tickets and more information visit strawdog.org
Wednesday
“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” at Adventure Stage Chicago. With masterful marionette puppetry and an original score, Minneapolis-based Open Eye Figure Theatre explores youth and aging, the allure of power and the beauty of a life well-lived. For tickets and more information visit adventurestage.org
Andres Enriquez and Gage Wallace in Strawdog Theatre Company’s “Cymbeline”/Photo: Tom McGrath/TCMcGPhotography
Thursday
“Earthquakes in London” at Steep Theatre Company. In this ambitious epic, the lives of a climate scientist and his three estranged daughters come crashing unexpectedly back together as global destruction approaches. Through March 4. For tickets and more information visit steeptheatre.com
“Wit” at The Hypocrites. This winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama is a haunting tale of loss and meditation on life. Through Februrary 19. For tickets and more information visit the-hypocrites.com
“Saturday Night Fever” at Drury Lane Theatre. Based on the 1977 hit film and featuring music and lyrics by The Bee Gees, this musical follows Tony Manero in his attempt to escape his troubles by spending weekends at the local disco. Through March 19. For tickets and more information visit drurylane.com
Friday
“Shamilton” at Apollo Theater Chicago. This new improvised show features a seveny-five minute live-performance musical written on-the-spot about a historic figure of the audiences’ choosing. Through March 31. For tickets and more information visit apollochicago.com
Saturday
Leea Ayers and Omer Abbas Salem in “Earthquakes in London” at Steep Theatre/Photo: Lee Miller
“Norma” at Lyric Opera of Chicago. A timeless story of love betrayed, which runs the gamut of emotions from loyalty and passion to jealousy, revenge and redemption. Through February 24. For tickets and more information visit lyricopera.org
“Captain Blood” at First Folio Theatre. This lively adaptation is replete with swordfights and pirate battles as Captain Blood escapes and takes up the treacherous life of a pirate. Through February 26. For tickets and more information visit firstfolio.org
The Tutterow Fellowship Showcase at Chicago Dramatists. Celebrating the inaugural class of Tutterow Fellows, the intensive training program designed for talented, emerging playwrights. For tickets and more information visit chicagodramatists.org
Sunday
“High Fidelity” at Refuge Theatre Project. The remount of last season’s smash hit musical will take place in Wicker Park, the setting of the original movie. Through March 5. For tickets and more information visit refugetheatre.com
“‘When The Fog Begins to Life’ By Tennessee Williams’ Idiot Sister Rose” at The Annoyance Theatre. From the mind of Rose Williams after her twelfth consecutive electric shock treatment, comes this game-changing piece of literature. Through February 26. For tickets and more information visit theannoyance.com
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