Stage Top 5: October 2021

Playwright Heidi Schreck and star Cassie Beck from “What the Constitution Means to Me”

1
As You Like It
(Chicago Shakespeare Theater)
John Lennon never said The Beatles were bigger than the Bard, just God.
Opens October 6

2
A Recipe For Disaster
(Windy City Playhouse)
Eat, drink and “play” with chef Rick Bayless and co.
Opens October 6

3
This Wide Night
(Shattered Globe/Interrobang Theatre Project)
A venerable storefront teams up with an acclaimed up-and-comer to produce Chloë Moss’ drama about female friendship forged in prison.
Opens October 8

4
Fannie, The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer
(Goodman Theatre)
The magnificent E. Faye Butler channels the 1960s civil rights activist in word and song.
Opens October 15

5
What the Constitution Means to Me
(Broadway Playhouse)
Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated play brings our founding document to life.
Opens October 26