Theater & Dance
à Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave (773- 975-8150,
theaterwit.org). Thu–Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm; $33–$38. Through Apr 16.
TO SEE
The shows to watch out for this spring
MARCH
10 Out of 12 For those who love theater about
theater, Theater Wit takes it to extremes with the Chicago premiere of Anne Washburn’s play, which takes the form of a
Hedwig and the
Angry Inch In John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask’s cult rock musical, “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Robinson recounts her journey from being a young boy in Germany to a glam lady rocker in middle America. Euan Morton stars in the national tour based on the 2014 Broadway production. à Oriental Theatre, 24 E Randolph Ave (800-775-2000, broadwayinchicago .com). Through Mar 12: Tue–Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2, 7:30pm. Mar 14–19: Tue at 7:30pm; Wed at 2, 7:30pm; Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2pm. $35–$108.
technical rehearsal for a play. Audience members get headsets to listen to all the backstage cross talk. à Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave (773- 975-8150,
theaterwit.org). Thu–Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm; $24–$70. Through Apr 23.
The Wiz Ease on down the road with
Kokandy Productions’ revival of the 1975 Tony Award–winning musical by William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls, which updated The Wizard of Oz for an all-black cast and a new score tinged with gospel, soul and R&B. Lili-Anne Brown directs a cast led by Sydney Charles as Dorothy.
The Hard Problem Court Theatre stages the newest
work by Tom Stoppard, about a psychologist working on finding the line between biology and personality. Stoppard—one of the brainiest writers in the biz— has been rewriting his script, so this production will be up-to- the-minute. à Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave (773-753- 4472,
courttheatre.org). Mar 9–19: Wed, Thu at 7:30pm; Fri, Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2:30, 7:30pm. Mar 22–Apr 9: Wed, Thu at 7:30pm; Fri at 8pm; Sat at 3, 8pm; Sun at 2:30, 7:30pm. $48–$68.
The Most Happy Fella One of the biggest musicals
ever written—literally—Frank Loesser’s 1956 romance features more than 40 numbers of varying styles. Theo Ubique squeezes them all into its intimate Rogers Park space for this revival. à No Exit Café, 6970 N Glenwood Ave (800- 595-4849,
theo-u.com). Mar 10–May 7: Thu at 7:30pm; Fri, Sat at 8pm; Sun at 7pm. $34–$39.
Thodos Dance Chicago:
“Full Circle” This one-night-only concert marks Thodos Dance Chicago’s 25th anniversary. The program
includes works by Briana Robinson, Brian Enos, Bella Lewitzky and the first—and allegedly last—complete staging of “The Wheel Trilogy” by founder Melissa Thodos. à Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Congress Pkwy (312-341- 2300,
auditoriumtheatre.org). Mar 11 at 7:30pm; $29–$68.
Destiny of Desire Karen Zacarías’s
telenovela-inspired comedy follows two girls switched at birth into very different circumstances. José Luis Valenzuela directs the coproduction with California’s South Coast Repertory.
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à Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St (312-443-3800,
goodmantheatre.org). Mar 11–Apr 16 at various times; $TBA.
The Great and Terrible
Wizard of Oz The House Theatre of Chicago revisits one of its earliest hits, Phillip Klapperich’s deconstructive 2005 take on Dorothy’s journey over the rainbow. à Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division St (773- 769-3832,
thehousetheatre.com). Mar 17– May 7: Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 3, 7:30pm; Sun at 3, 7pm. $15–$35.
In to America Griffin Theatre Company artistic
director William Massolia penned this new work, which looks at the American immigrant experience, in vignettes spanning centuries. à The Den Theatre, 1329–35 N Milwaukee Ave (866-811-4111,
griffintheatre.com). Mar 18–Apr 23: Thu–Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 3pm; $28–$36.
Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theater The company’s annual visit to the Auditorium features several
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