Performing Arts Search
The Crucible
Previews 3/19. Opens 3/20. Through 4/25: Thu-Sat 8:30 PM, Sun 3:30 PM,
312-458-9780Theater & Performance
Chris Maher directs this production by Infamous Commonwealth Theatre of Arthur Miller's dramatization of the Salem witch trials of 1692-93. $10-$15
Hedwig Dances
Fri 3/19, 1 PM 773-871-0872Dance
Presenting a preview performance of their 25th anniversary show.
Local Locas Comedy Showcase
Fri 3/19, 8:30 PMStand-Up
With Gwen La Roka, Jari Baez, Marizol Rodriguez, Sonia Lopez, Antonia Arcely, and Emily Lake, hosted by Joey Villagomez and Marcy Deloney. $8
That's So Gay
Fri 3/19, 9 PMStand-Up
All gay comedy showcase with Chris Moore, Mark Peurye, Bradley Thomas, and host Adam Guerino. $12-$15
Thodos Dance Chicago
Fri 3/19, 8 PM 630-942-4000Dance
Performing Mexican Breakfast, Tijuana Shuffle, and other works originally choreographed by Bob Fosse. $26-$38
Your Kiss Smells Like Toast
Through 3/19: Fri 11:59 PMImprov/Sketch
Seven women bare more than their souls in this new sketch show about what happens the morning after a night of HARD romance. Directed by Greg Callozzo and written by the cast.
Comedy of Errors
Thu-Fri 3/18-3/19, 10 AMTheater & Performance
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents the Shakespeare comedy about mistaken identity. $10
1 University Pkwy.
Suburbs South
708-235-2222Unsung Stars
Thu 3/18, 7:30 PM, Fri 3/19, 7:30 PM 773-327-1572Theater & Performance
Moving Dock Theatre Co. performs this play about a group of women at Harvard College Observatory who measured the stars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Friday's show includes a reception and post-performance panel discussion with physicist Alan Lightman, Adler astronomer Michael Smutko, and Moving Dock founder and artistic director Dawn Arnold. $10-$15, Friday benefit $200
Gays Got Talent
Sat 3/20, 3 PM,Theater & Performance
Windy City Media Group hosts this talent showcase featuring drag artists, slam poets, dancers, and more. The audience picks the winner. $10
Hit Factory
Sat 3/20, 11 PM,Theater & Performance
Members of Strawdog's writing initiative, The Hit Factory, present radio theater plays, personal essays, and music based on the theme, "Who's Your Uncle?" $5
The Interrogation & Last Option
Sat 3/20, 6 PM,Theater & Performance
An hour of short plays by local playwright Stephen Bastien. $15
March Madness Best of the Newbs Comedy Competition
Sat 3/20, 9 PMStand-Up
First round of this comedy competition. $12-$15
March Madness Improv Comedy Tournament
Through 3/18: Thu 8 PM, championship Sat 3/20, 10 PM 773-549-8080Improv/Sketch
ComedySportz hosts its 7th annual bracketed tournament with four improv teams. $21 (season pass $42)
Noche Bohemia
Sat 3/20, 6 PM 773-549-2492Theater & Performance
Theater and dance performances celebrating women.
Sappho's Salon
Sat 3/20, 7:30 PM,Theater & Performance
Performances by Elana Dykewoman and Jennie Brier.
