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(the basis for the musical Hello, Dolly!). Henry Wishcamper directs. Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St (
goodmantheatre.org). Wed– Sun at various times; $25–$82. Through Apr 24.
Matilda the Musical Matilda takes on nasty headmistress Miss Trunchbull in this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel. Happily, Matilda (coproduced by the Royal Shakespeare Company) follows its hero’s lead, maintaining a high level of cheeky mischief while hitting the requisite sweet notes. Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St (800-775-2000,
broadwayinchicago.com). Mar 22– Apr 10: Tue–Sun at various times; $47–$120.
Richard III Michael Patrick Thornton is the villainous would-be king in the Gift Theatre’s off-site production of Shakespeare’s drama, directed by Jessica Thebus. Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N Halsted St (312-335-1650,
thegifttheatre.org). Thu, Fri at 8pm; Sat at 3:30, 8pm; Sun at 3:30pm. $30–$40. Through May 1.
Dance
Hubbard Street Dance Spring Series This spring triple bill includes resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo’s The Impossible, Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s George Balanchine homage I Am Mister B and a Lucas Crandall world premiere. Harris Theater, 205 E Randolph St (312- 850-9744, hubbardstreetdance .com). Mar 17–20: Thu at 7:30pm; Fri, Sat at 8pm; Sun at 3pm. $57–$99.
Rennie Harris & Michael Sakamoto The two dancers perform their self-choreographed duet Flash, which combines elements from their respective aesthetics of hip-hop and Butoh. The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S Michigan Ave (312-339-8330,
colum.edu /dance-center). Mar 31–Apr 2: Thu– Sat at 7:30pm; $30, seniors $24.
April Theater
Bullets Over Broadway Woody Allen’s 1994 period flick about
the rocky marriage of art and commerce returns as a fizzy, jazzy musical romp. Director- choreographer Susan Stroman (The Producers) fills the stage with cheeky dances and sexy chorines. The PrivateBank Theatre, 18 W Monroe St (800-775-2000,
broadwayinchicago.com). Apr 19–May 1: Tue–Sun at various times; $16–$82.
Carlyle A black Republican politician takes to the stage to explain his existence in this new comedy from the always provocative Thomas Bradshaw. Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St (
goodmantheatre.org). Apr 2– May 1: Wed–Sun at various times; $10–$40.
Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody This satire by the Second City’s Tim Sniffen and Tim Ryder, a mash-up of several of the 20th century’s most iconic dramas, puts Blanche DuBois, Willy Lohman, George and Martha and a folksy, narrating Stage Manager on Writers’ new second stage. Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL (847-242- 6000,
writerstheatre.org). Apr 27– July 17: Tue–Fri at 7:30pm; Sun at 3, 7:30pm; Sat 2, 6pm. $TBA.
Hillary and Clinton Lucas Hnath’s new play looks at a presidential candidate named Hillary and her husband, Bill, in an “alternate universe” version of the 2008 primaries. Chay Yew directs the world premiere. Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Ave (773-871-3000, victorygardens .org). Apr 1–May 1: Tue–Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 3, 7:30pm; Sun at 3pm. $20–$60.
Little Shop of Horrors American Blues Theater revives the cult horror-comedy musical about a nebbish named Seymour, a bombshell named Audrey and a man-eating alien plant named Audrey II. Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave (312- 725-4228, americanbluestheater .com). Apr 29–May 29: Thu, Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 3, 7:30pm; Sun at 2:30pm. $19–$49.
Sender A young man is
resurrected a year after his death in this Chicago-set new work by rising playwright Ike Holter. Shade Murray directs. A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N Wells St (312-943- 8722,
aredorchidtheatre.org). Apr
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