Opera Festival of Chicago’s “The Love of Three Kings,” with Andrea Silvestrelli/Photo: Jacob B. Little

1
Opera Festival of Chicago
(Various locations)
While the festival began in May, most performances from this fifth season of Italian opera masterworks happen in June, including “Pagliacci” at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
Through June 29

2
Diana
(Theo Ubique)
A musical telling of the fearless and graceful Princess Diana, her story graced with the artistic vision of the late Fred Anzevino, co-founder of the theater.
Through July 6

3
The War of the Worlds
(Lifeline Theatre)
A world-premiere adaptation of the H.G. Wells sci-fi classic by ensemble members John Hildreth and Heather Currie features the Martians landing in Chicago.
Through July 13

4
Iraq, But Funny
(Lookingglass Theatre)
Lookingglass continues its comeback with a world premiere—written by ensemble member Atra Asdou and directed by Dalia Ashurina—that traces the history of five generations of Assyrian women, “narrated by some British guy.”
Through July 20

5
Kimberly Akimbo
(CIBC Theatre)
Broadway in Chicago brings the Tony Award-winning musical about “growing up and growing old,” featuring a score by Jeanine Tesori.
Through June 22