Aiming for Sainthood—This autobiographical, one-woman play is told through sign language and voice using both deaf and hearing storytelling techniques. Opens 3/25 and runs through 3/27 at Chicago Cultural Center, 1105 W. Chicago. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm. 312/633-0630. $10. www.ChicagoDramatists.org

Cast: Vera Bikova, Igor Chernevich, Igor Ivanov, Elena Kalinina, Alexander Koshkarev, Sergei Kurishev, Ksenia Rappoport, Tatiana Shuko, Alexander Zavialov. Crew: Lev Dodin, director; David Borovsky, set design; Olga Dazidenko, stage manager; Evgeny Nikiforov, technical director; Nikolai Murmanov, set constructor; Igor Tupikin & Ekaterina Dorofeeva, light design; Yury Vavilov, sound design.

The Illusion—Tony Kushner brings his style and language to the French Baroque's most powerful romance. A father's attempt to find his estranged son raises the curtain on a world of theatrical magic, outrageous humor and true, complicated love. Opens 3/20 and runs through 4/11 (previews 3/11 - 3/19) at Court Theatre , 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Wed-Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 3 & 8pm, Sun 2:30 & 7:30pm. 773/753-4472. $32-56. courttheatre.uchicago.edu

Cast: Kevin Gudahl, Timothy Edward Kane, Elizabeth Ledo, John Reeger, Kareem Bandealy, Michael Mahler, Hillary Clemens. Crew: Charles Newell, director; Collette Pollard, set design; Jacqueline Firkins, costume design; John Culbert, light design; Joshua Horvath, sound design; William Collins, stage manager.

Ragtime—This musical intertwines the stories of a Harlem musician, a wealthy New York family and a Latvian Jewish immigrant, and poignantly explores history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, and love and hate. Opens 3/24 and runs through 5/23 (previews 3/18 - 3/23) at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane. Wed 1:30pm, Thurs 1:30 & 8pm, Fri 8:30pm, Sat 5 & 8:30pm, Sun 2 & 6pm. 630/530-0111. $31-45. www.drurylaneoakbrook.com

Cast: Earl Darrington, Valisia Lakae, Larry Adams, Don Forston, Cory Goodrich, Robert Hildreth, James Earl Jones II, Mark David Kaplan, George Keating, Michael Lindner, Cathy Lord, Max Quinlan, Summer Smart, Stef Tovar, Jonathan Weir, Daniel Coonley. Crew: Rachel Rockwell, director & choreographer; Amber Mak, asst. director; Roberta Duchak, musical director; Kevin Depinet, set design; Santo Loquasto, costume design; Brenda Winstead, additional costumes; Erika Senase, costume manager; Jesse Klug, light design.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest—In an Oregon mental hospital, Nurse Ratched runs a perfectly disciplined ward. The patients follow her every rule and keep no secrets. Enter Randall P. McMurphy, just transferred from prison, with a love for gambling, sex and confrontation. Opens 3/15 and runs through 5/9 (previews 3/11 - 3/14) at The Gift Theatre Company , 4802 N. Milwaukee. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. 773/283-7071. $25. www.thegifttheatre.org

Cast: Paul D'Addario, Alexandra Main, Kenneth Mihlfried, David Fink, Katie Geunaldi, Tamarus Harvell, Jillian Jocson, Kent Joseph, Tom Lally, Guy Massey, Calliope Porter, Adam Rosowicz, Amy Speckien, Jay Worthington, Julia Kessler. Crew: John Kelly Connolly, director; Bridget Esterhuizen, asst. director; Ian Zywica, set design; Scott Pillsbury, light design; Kate Murphy, costume design; Miles Polaski, sound design; Tori Jeans, stage manager.

A True History of the Johnstown Flood—Inspired by the devastation brought on by Hurricane Katrina, this show introduces us to The Baxter Theatre Troupe, who have been summoned to perform at an exclusive resort next to a beautiful man-made lake. Opens 3/22 and runs through 4/18 (previews 3/13 - 3/21) at Goodman Theatre , 170 N. Dearborn. Wed 7:30pm, Thurs 2 & 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 2 & 7:30pm, no matinee 3/27 & 4/15, no evening performance 4/11. 312/443-3800. $25. www.goodman-theatre.org

Cast: Stephen Louis Grush, Cliff Chamberlain, Heather Wood, Janet Ulrich Brooks, Cedric Mays, Randall Newsome, Lucas Hall. Crew: Rebecca Gilman, playwright; Robert Falls, director; Walt Spangler, set design; Ana Kuzmanic, costume design; Richard Woodbury, sound design; James F. Ingalls, light design.

Trust—A seeming innocent online encounter threatens to unravel the fabric of an American family. Opens 3/13 and runs through 4/25 (previews 3/3 - 3/12) at Lookingglass Theatre , 821 N. Michigan. Wed-Fri 7:30pm, Sat-Sun 3 & 7:30pm, 4/6 7:30pm, no evening show 4/10. 312/337-0665. $28-62. www.lookingglasstheatre.org

Cast: Christine Mary Dunford, Raymond Fox, Philip R. Smith, Amy J. Carle, Spencer Curnutt, Keith Kupferer, Zanny Laird, Zoe Levin, Marianna Oharenko, Morocco Omari, Allison Torem. Crew: David Schwimmer & Heidi Stillman, co-directors; Dan Ostling, set design; Mara Blumenfeld, costume design; Christine Binder, light design; Rick Sims & Michael Griggs, sound design; William Anderson, properties; Bridges Media, multimedia design.

Magical Exploding Boy—Darkly comical and completely wordless, this one-person show reaches beyond the limits of language to turn the conventions of Mime and Clown on their heads. Opens 3/26 and runs through 4/3 at Next Theatre Company, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. 847/475-1875. $20-25. www.nexttheatre.org

Cast: Dean Evans.

Flanagan's Wake—In the village of Grapplin, Sounty Sligo, Ireland, the townspeople tell tales, sing songs and mourn the passing of one of their own, Flanagan. Opens 3/13 and runs through 3/13 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Sat 8pm. 630/584-6342. $29. www.noblefool.org

A Life—As Desmond Drumm nears retirement his memories come to life, reminding him of the trimuphs and tragedies of his youth and prompting him to mend relationships with a childhood friend and the love interest that had charmed them both. Opens 3/27 and runs through 4/25 (previews 3/18 - 3/26) at Northlight Theatre , 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tues 7:30pm, Wed 1 & 7:30pm, Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 2:30 & 8pm, Sun 2:30 & 7pm, 3/24 10:30am & 7:30pm, no performance 3/23, 4/6 & 4/20. 847/673-6300. $35-50. www.northlight.org

Cast: Bradley Armacost, Robert Belushi, Joanne Dubach, Melanie Keller, Linda Kimbrough, John Mahoney, Matt Schwader, Penny Slusher. Crew: BJ Jones, director; Jack Magaw, set design; Rachel Laritz, costume design; JR Lederle, light design; Lindsay Jones, sound design; Laura D. Glenn, stage manager.

Number of People—Diagnosed with Alzheimer's and grappling with the challenges of aging, a Holocaust survivor bears witness to his past in this beautiful exploration of the elusive nature of membory. Opens 3/8 and runs through 4/11 (previews 3/6 - 3/7) at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. 847/866-8049. $25. www.piventheatre.org

Cast: Bernard Beck. Crew: Emilie Beck, director.

Les Liasons Dangereuses—Two high-powered and well-heeled friends, the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil devise a game to test their skills as rapacious lovers. The Marquise challenges the Vicomte to woo the virginal Cecile. Opens 3/21 and runs through 5/2 (previews 3/17 - 3/20) at Greenhouse Theater , 2257 N. Lincoln. Wed-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, additional performances 3/31 & 4/14. 773/871-3000. $35-50. www.remybumppo.org

Cast: Greg Matthew Anderson, Annabel Armour, Linda Gillum, Nick Sandys, Rebecca Spence, Margaret Katch. Crew: David Darlow, director; Alan Donahue, set design; Emily Waecker, costume design; Michael Rourke, light design; Jason Knox, sound design; Nick Heggestad, properties design; Nick Sandys, fight choreographer.

Non-Equity

Science Fiction: An Experiment in Circus—This acrobatic adventure into the world of mad science features robots, aliens, time travela nd radioactive goo. With live music, physical comedy and thrilling flights through the air, this action packed production is perfect for the whole family. Opens 3/13 and runs through 4/18 at Actors Gymnasium , 927 Noyes, Evanston. Fri 7:30pm, Sat 4:30 & 7:30pm, Sun 3pm. 800/838-3006. $15. www.clownwithoutacircus.com

Cast: Jill Heyser, Will Howard, Nicole Pellegrino, Matt Roben, Lindsey Noel Whiting. Crew: Larry DiStasi & Sylvia Hernandez-Distasi, co-desig; Greg Hirte, composer; Charles Jollls, light design; Jarrett Dapier, percussion choreographer.

Flames and Blazes—In 1928 at the most exclusive New Years Eve party in town, the "unburnable" Marriotropolis plays host to Chicago's elite. But when the unburnable begins to burn, guests and servants alike are trapped on the 40th floor high above the relenting blaze. Opens 3/12 and runs through 4/30 (previews 2/26 - 3/5) at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Fri 8pm. 773/561-4665. $15. www.theannoyance.com

Mountain Brook High School—MBHS resembles any other high school. It's filled with coming of age, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst and alienation. Opens 3/18 and runs through 4/29 at Chemically Imbalanced Comedy , 1420 W. Irving Park. Thurs 8pm. 800/838-3006. $10. www.cicomedy.com

Cast: Dina Facklis, brett Lyons, Rush Howell.

The Legend of Ginger Bred—Food…sex…aliens…the story of Ginger Bred a rock 'n roll ex-porn star junkie who resurrects her past on the night of a major electrical storm. Opens 3/11 and runs through 3/20 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Thurs 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 10pm. 773/598-4549. $15. www.cockandbulltheatre.org

Cast: Maggie Graham, Matt Olson, Tuckie White, Jake Carr, Lisa Pearson, Kate Strosahl-Johnson, Sam Nicodemus. Crew: Chris Garcia Peak, playwright & director; Lindsey Pate, costume design; Dennis Florine, composer.

Agamemnon—The Greeks have been triumphant in the Trojan War and are now returning home with the spoils. The great general Agamemnon sets his sights on Cassandra, the Trojan Princess cursed with the power to see the future. Opens 3/11 and runs through 4/11 at Dream Theatre Company, 556 W. 18th. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. 773/552-8616. $15-18. www.dreamtheatrecompany.com

Cast: Jeremy Menekseoglu, Courtney Arnett. Crew: Jeremy Menekseoglu, playwright; Anna Weiler & Giau Truong, design.

Resurrection Blues—High in the mountains of an unnamed dictatorship, a revolution is brewing. When the rebels' messiah-like leader is captured, an American production company purchases the rights to televise his sentence: death by cruxifiction. Opens 3/28 and runs through 5/9 (previews 3/25 - 3/27) at Greenhouse Theater , 2000 W. Fulton. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/871-3000. $25. www.eclipsetheatre.com

Cast: Nina O'Keefe, JP Pierson, Rebecca Prescott, Ron Butts, Alejandro Cordoba, Jazmin Corona, Shawn Goudie, N.K. Gutierrez, Madeline Long, Joe McCauley, Alex Polcyn, Lizbeth Silva, Matt Welton. Crew: Nathaniel Swift, director; Chris Corwin, light design; Sarah Moeller, dramaturg; Kat Saari, stage manager; Steph Charaska, set design; Jeffrey Gardner, asst. director; Joel Ebarb, costume design; Kim Lyle, properties design; Adam Smith, sound design.

The Bloody Fabulous Curse of Dragula—A castle. A coffin. A comic tale of death and dentures. Opens 3/25 and runs through 4/23 (previews 3/18 - 3/20) at Mary's Attic, . Call for schedule. 800/838-3006. $15-20. www.evenandoddtheaticals.com

Cast: Ed Jones, Michael Miller, David Besky, Dan Hickey, Craig Conover, Lori Lee. Crew: Duane Scott Cerny, playwright; Mark Contorno, director.

Hey! Dancin'!—The year is 1986. The hair is big, the fashion is ridiculous, and dancing is king. The hottest dance show in Chicago rules the cable access airwaves - and its name is Hey! Dancin'! Opens 3/19 and runs through 4/24 at Prop Thtr , 3504 N. Southport. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. 866/811-4111. www.thefactorytheater.com

Cast: Esteban Andres Cruz, Catherine Dughi, Dominique Johnson, Laura Korn, Anderson Lawfer, Aileen May, Melissa Nedell, Jill Oliver, Casey Pilkenton, Seth Remington, Sara Sevigny, Frank R. Sjodin, Noah Simon, Anthony Tournis, Jacob A. Ware. Crew: Kirk Pynchon & Mike Beyer, co-playwrights; Sarah Rose Graber, director; Colin Milroy, production manager; Timothy C. Amos, asst. director; Phil Claudnic, stage manager; Jermaine Edward Thomas, asst. stage manager; Jim Moore, technical director.

Born to Be—New age guru and author Stephen Bastien guides six unsuspecting audience members to discover their inner passion and what they were born to do with their lives. Opens 3/27 for one performance at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Sat 6pm. 773/598-4549. $15. www.gorillatango.com

Crew: Stephen Bastien, playwright.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea—Two of society's rejects, Danny and Roberta, strike up a halting conversation over their beer. He is brooding, self-loathing young man who resorts more to violence than reason; she is a divorced, guilt-ridden young woman. Opens 3/8 and runs through 3/15 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Mon & Thurs 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30pm. 773/598-4549. $15. www.gorillatango.com

The Interrogation & Last Option—An hour of thought-provoking short plays about two different sorts of confessions. Opens 3/20 for one performance at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Sat 6pm. 773/598-4549. $15. www.gorillatango.com

Crew: Stephen Bastien, playwright.

This Above All…—Benny lvoes his home and his family, but he has never really been satisfied. He has no direction in life and grabs motivation from old adages and quotations he's heard over the years. Opens 3/12 and runs through 3/14 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. 773/598-4549. $10. www.gorillatango.com

Messiah on the Frigidaire—The small town of Elroy, South Carolina is thrust into the evangelical spotlight when what seems to be the image of Jesus appears on a refrigerator in a trailor park, which sets in motion a frenzy of conflict, communion and good old commerce. Opens 3/13 and runs through 4/17 (previews 3/11 - 3/12) at Greenhouse Theater , 2257 N. Lincoln. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/871-3000. $25. www.hubrisproductions.com

Cast: Kimberly Boler, Aaron Sjolholm, Laura Rauh, Jeff McVann, Jack Birdwell, Sommer Austin, Victoria Abram-Copenhaver, Jason Dabrowski. Crew: Dennis Frymire, director.

The Crucible—Set during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, this scathing indictment of censorship remains a timeless classic of American drama. Opens 3/20 and runs through 4/25 (previews 3/19 ) at Raven Theatre , 6157 N. Clark. Thurs-Sat 8:30pm, Sun 3:30pm. 312/458-9780. $20. www.infamouscommonwealth.org

Cast: Stephen Dunn, Nancy Friedrich, Clarissa Gregg, Jennifer Mathews, John O'Leksy, Craig Thompson, Susan Adler, Jared Fernley, Elliot Fredland, Glynis Gilio, Margaret Grace, Elaine Ivy Harris, Edward Kuffert, Courtney Payne, Cody Proctor, John Ruhaak. Crew: Chris Maher, director; Sarah Luse, production manager; Stephanette Smith, light design; Rachel M. Sypniewski, costume design; Cade Wenthe, stage manager; Nick Rastenis, set design; Tom Haigh, sound design.

Flanagan's Wake—This wild, interactive Irish wake uses audience suggestions to tell tall tales and sing tunes about the dearly departed Flanagan. Opens 3/17 for one performance at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre , 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Wed 7:30pm. 847/577-2121. $35. www.metropolisarts.com

Side Man—The story of Clifford and his father Gene, a brilliant musician whose career fades with the decline of jazz and the rise of rock and roll. With Gene unwilling or able to get a full time job, Clifford and his mother struggle to support each other. Opens 3/14 and runs through 4/18 (previews 3/11 - 3/13) at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre , 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 3 & 7pm, Sun 3pm. 847/577-2121. $27-43. www.metropolisarts.com

Cast: Debbie DiVerdi, Ryan Hallahan, Matt McNabb, Steve O'Connell, David Vogel, Michelle Weissgerber, Michael Woods. Crew: Lauren Rawitz, director; Dustin Efird, set design; Steve Ptacek, sound design; Yousif Mohamed, light design; Vickey Strei, costume design; Micky York, properties design; Mike Gehmlich, technical director.

Unsung Stars—This play dramatizes the experiences and legacies of an unheralded group of accomplished women who measured the stars a the Harvard College Observatory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Opens 3/19 for one performance at Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore. $15. 312/427-5490. Fri 7:30pm. www.movingdock.org

Street Scene—Several first generation immigrant families struggle to reach the American dream in one New York tenement. Opens 3/19 and runs through 4/25 (previews 3/15 - 3/16) at National Pastime Theatre , 4139 N. Broadway. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/327-7077. $25. www.npt2.com

Cast: Fred Wallisch, Kiley Moore, Sandra Watson, Alex Shepherd, Rebekka James, Don Claudin, Brian Bennett, Shannon Hollander, Michael Solomon, Therin Miller, Kiana Harris, Stephen Wisegarver, Miindy Ryba, Alberto Saldivar, Fred Uebele, Sam Bailey, Ryan Bourque. Crew: Laurence Bryan & Keely Haddad-Null, director; David Denman, set design; Steven Besic, light design; Laura B. Kollar, costume design; Douglas Kupferman, properties design; Matthew Goodwin, sound design; Kristin Toerpe, stage manager.

Point Break Live!—A high-action, punk-rock-style theatrical experience that comes complete with excessive gunfire, swearing, chase scenes, fight choreography, football tackles, fake blood, explosions, and of course and indoor monsoon. Opens 3/21 and runs through (previews 3/19 - 3/20) at New Rock Theater Productions, 3931 N. Elston. Fri-Sat 9:30pm, Sun 6pm. 866/811-4111. $15-20. www.pointbreaklive.com

The Good Harvest—A mother's obsession with one child haunts her surviving children after her death. Opens 3/25 and runs through 5/2 (previews 3/23 - 3/24) at Polarity Ensemble Theatre, 1500 N. Bell. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 800/838-3006. $19. www.petheatre.com

Cast: Barbara Anderson, Bryan Breau, Leah Morrow, Julie Partyka, Scott Sawa, John Walski, Michael Welles. Crew: Richard Engling, director; Lisa Rosenthal, playwright; Jesse Gaffney, production manager; Nicole Smith, stage manager; Ashley Ann Woods, set design; Stephanette Smith, light design; Gosia Goralczyk, costume design; Mollie Slattery, properties design.

I Love You, Soledad! An Ode to a Very Special CNN Correspondent—This one man comedy show follows a media-obsessed young man's quest to meet renowned news anchor, CNN's Soledad O'Brien, and his discovery of the evil forces at work behind America's top news media outlet. Opens 3/11 and runs through 4/1 at Fizz Bar, 3220 N. Lincoln. Thurs 8pm. 773/904-8777. $5. www.thepubtheater.com

Chess—This rock musical uses international chess tournaments and a love triangle as metaphors for the Cold War. Opens 3/7 and runs through 4/25 at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. 773/347-1109. $25-30. www.theoubique.org

Cast: Maggie Portman, Jeremy Trager, Stephanie Herman, John B. Leen, John Taflan, Anthony Apodoca, Jenny Guse, Jenny Lamb, Ben Mason, Travis Walker. Crew: Fred Anzevino & Brenda Didier, co-directors; Brenda Didier, choreographer; Ryan Brewster, music director; Beverle Bloch, dramaturg; Nate Crawford, set design; Brian Hoehne, light design; Justin Goh, properties master; Eva Breneman, dialect coach.

Our Town—Thornton Wilder's hauntingly beautiful journey through life and love in Grover's Corners describes as no other play does how we imagine ouselves. Opens 3/9 and runs through 3/14 at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI. Tues-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. 414/229-4308. $15. arts.uwm.edu/calendar

A Chorus Line—Zach and Larry are ready to cast for their next upcoming Broadway production, but Zach decides to change up things at the audition. He asks the dancers to introduce themselves. Opens 3/13 and runs through 4/18 (previews 3/11 - 3/12) at Village Players Theatre , 1010 W. Madison, Oak Park. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 866/764-1010. $15. www.village-players.org

Cast: Fiore J. Barbini, Christopher Lynn Carter, Marie Clawson, Loren J. Connell, Danielle Coody, Erin Elle East, Stephanie Foster, Taylor Hopkins, Reneisha Jenkins, Bobby Johnson, Kim Kass, Samuel Laddd, Alex McCray, Will Nifong, Synell Owen, Michael Patterson. Crew: Shawn Quinlan, director & choreographer; John List, sound design; Ricky Lurie & Emma Weber, co-costume design; Annalee Johnson, properties design; Noah Record, light design; Annette Vargas, set design; Patrick Murphy, stage manager.

Mud—Mae and Lloyd have an odd partnership, with Lloyd taking care f the farm and pigs while Mae takes care of the household chores. Despite their modest income, Mae tries to better herself, going to school so she can be literate and numerate. Opens 3/27 and runs through 4/25 (previews 3/25 - 3/26) at Village Players Theatre , 1010 W. Madison, Oak Park. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. 866/764-1010. $20. www.village-players.org

Cast: Nick Bonges, Stephanie Ganacoplos, Dennis Schnell. Crew: Lawrence Keller, director; Annalee Johnson, set & properties design; Emma Weber, costume design; Kelly Herz, stage manager.

13-A New Musical—Young Evan Goldman is forced by his parents divorce to move from New York City to Indiana just before his Bar Mitzvah. If he can't get the cool kids to come to his party, he'll be stuck at the loser table for the rest of his life. Opens 3/19 and runs through 3/20 at Wishing Star Theatre, 1139 S. Milwaukee, Libertyville. Fri 7pm, Sat 3 & 7pm. 847/327-9474. $25-40. www.wishingstartheatre.com

Children

Beauty and the Beast—The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provicial life and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast's enchanted castle. Opens 3/20 and runs through 4/3 at Noble Fool Theatricals , 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Sat 10:30am, 3/26 10:30am, 3/28 7pm. 630/584-6342. $12-15. www.noblefool.org

Cast: Alex Adams, Jessica Blakely, Kevin Chlapecka, Erika Denker, Nadia Handler, Mercedes Janis, Molly Knight, Amelia Kuhlman, Gabriella Marzetta, Austin Sellevoid, Abby Stombres, Maddy Donatelli, Haley Glover, Steven Sledzinski, Sadie Vaughn. Crew: Helen Buck, director; Debra Stombres, musical director.

Improv

Untitled—Open run (previews 3/13 - 3/20) at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Sat 10pm. 773/561-4665. . www.theannoyance.com

Cast: Vanessa Bayer, Aidy Bryant, Angela Dawe, Colleen Murray, Andrew Peyton, Conner O'Malley, Brian Wilson, Chris Witaske. Crew: Mick Napier, director.

Off the Paddy Wagon - A Drinking Game Performance—Right in time to celebrate that most drunkerdness of holidays, St. Patrick's Day, comes the latest in the perfect blend(er) of drinking and comedy. Opens 3/16 and runs through 3/17 at Corn Productions , Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln. Tues-Wed 10:30pm. 312/409-6435. $10. www.cornservatory.org

Just About Time—A light romp into our take on pop culture and celebrity (real celebrity, not octo-mom celebrity) with roots in keeping it real with wit, class and being super pretty. But we all know that sometimes keeping it real goes wrong. Opens 3/19 and runs through 3/27 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Fri-Sat 8pm. 773/598-4549. $20.

Chug Chicago: A Drinking Party Musical—Audience members vote on which characters they would most enjoy seeing at a rambunctious, inebriated, Wrigleyville house party. Want to see Oprah and The Pope go shot for shot? Or hold the Mormon's legs as he does a keg stand? Opens 3/19 and runs through 4/9 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Fri 11:30pm. 773/598-4549. $12. www.gorillatango.com

Improvised Bible—Inspried by the most influential book of all time, each week, a dynamic cast of ten uses one audience suggestion to improvise a full-length piece based on the themes and styles of the Old Testament. Opens 3/7 and runs through 3/28 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Sun 5pm. 773/598-4549. $10. www.gorillatango.com

Popgasm—This pop culture-themed sketch show is guaranteed to give you a Perez Hilton addiction. Opens 3/16 and runs through 3/30 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Tues 8pm. 773/598-4549. $10. www.gorillatango.com

Borderline Apologetic—This sketch comedy revue finds the humor in the fact that we find it hard to earnestly admit when we are wrong. Often an apology is a quick fix to placate people we don't want to deal with. Opens 3/17 and runs through 4/7 at Fizz Bar, 3220 N. Lincoln. Wed 9:30pm. 773/904-8777. $5. www.thepubtheater.com

Sheila's Sister—Veteran performers Edumnd and Dan take four adience suggestions and then perform two scene snippets and four two-person scenes. Opens 3/7 and runs through 4/18 at Donny's Skybox Studio, 1616 N. Wells. Sun 8pm. 312/337-3992. $10. www.secondcity.com

Cast: Dana Allande O'Brien.

Jody's Turn to Cry—This two-person sketch comedy show focuses on the absurdity of gender roles and how these restrictions have altered the course of history. Opens 3/18 and runs through 4/8 (previews 3/4 - 3/11) at Donny's Skybox Studio, 1616 N. Wells. Thurs 10:30pm. . $10.

Cast: John Loos, Katy Collotons.

Dance

Wayne McGregor| Random Dancd: Entity—This new evening-length work explores the links between artifical intelligence and choreography in a staggering blend of bodies, lights, technology and film. Opens 3/18 and runs through 3/20 at Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S. Michigan. Thurs-Sat 8pm. 312/369-6600. $24-28. colum.edu/dancecenter

Crew: Jon Hopkins & Joby Talbot, soundscape.

Performance

Beast Women - Spring Series—This show operates with a rotating lineup of women. New acts come to life each Saturday night. Women are given a platform to showcase their original work as well as reveal their passion for performing. Opens 3/7 and runs through 4/17 at Prop Thtr , 3504 N. Elston. Sat 10:30pm, no performance 3/27. 773/278-1212. $15. www.beastwomenproductions.com

100 Years of Broadway—Over 30 talented singers will perform America's favorite Broadway hits from over the last 100 years. Each night will feature 20 years of Broadway memorable melodies starting at 1910 and going all the way to the hits of today. Opens 3/7 and runs through 3/28 at Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee. Sun 5pm. 773/278-1830. $15. www.chicagocabaret.org

Cast: John Eskola, Ron Keaton, K T McCammond, Rachel Renee, Bob Moreen, Jaii Beckley, Rob Dorn, Carla Gordon, Scott Gryder, Debbie Koziarz, Bradford Newquist, Melissa Young, Bill Underwood, Laura Freeman, Michelle Billingsley, Ira Carol.

In-Time 2010 Showcase—This annual Chicago performance series features local, national and international practitioners working with ideas of time and body, crossing the performing body with text, objects, sounds, visual art, and technology. Opens 3/27 for one performance at Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph. Sat 6pm. 312/742-8497. Free. www.chicagoculturalcenter.org

Nick Thune—Nick Thune performs his off-kilter, off-beat musical humor for just four shows. Opens 3/19 and runs through 3/20 at Lakeshore Theater , 3175 N. Broadway. Fri-Sat 7:30 & 10:30pm. 773/472-3492. $18. www.lakeshoretheater.com

The Visitor— Opens 3/21 for one performance at Congregation Beth Shalom, 5907 N. Elston. Sun 11am & 2pm. 773/774-2919. $5.

Alice in Wonderlust— Opens 3/26 and runs through 3/27 at National Pastime Theatre , 4139 N. Broadway. Call for schedule. 773/327-7077. $15. www.npt2.com

Cole Sings Cole—This cabaret performance celebrates the music of Cole greats: Cole Porter, Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole. These three amazing musicians span everything from contemporary pop music to the music of the great American songbook. Opens 3/13 for one performance at Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln. Sat 8pm. 847/677-7761. $20-25. www.threecatproductions.com

Cast: Amy Cole, Chris Sargent, Joe Policastro. Crew: Paul Marinaro, musical director.

Currently Running

Equity

Million Dollar Quartet—Extended through 5/30 at Apollo Theater , 2540 N. Lincoln. Wed 2 & 7:30pm, Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 5 & 8pm, Sun 2 & 5pm. 773/935-6100. $25-64.50. www.apollochicago.com

The Skin of Our Teeth—Runs through 3/21 at The Artistic Home , 3914 N. Clark. Thurs 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 866/811-4111. $25-27. www.theartistichome.org

The Message is in the Music (God is a Black ManNamed Ricky)—Open run at Black Ensemble Theater , 4520 N. Beacon. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/769-4451. $45. www.blackensembletheater.org

Saturday Series—Open run at Chicago Dramatists , 1105 W. Chicago. Sat 2pm. 312/633-0630. $5. www.ChicagoDramatists.org

The Long Red Road—Extended through 3/21 at Goodman Theatre , 170 N. Dearborn. Tues-Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 2 & 7:30pm. 312/443-3800. $15-40. www.goodman-theatre.org

Over the Tavern—Extended through 4/3 at Noble Fool Theatricals , 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. 630/584-6342. $29-39. www.noblefool.org

Number of People—Runs through 4/11 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. 847/866-8049. $25. www.piventheatre.org

Abigail's Party—Runs through 3/28 at A Red Orchid Theatre , 1531 N. Wells. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 312/943-8722. $25-30. www.a-red-orchid.com

Dancing at Lughnasa—Runs through 4/4 at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm, no performance 3/13. 773/878-3727. . www.seanachai.org

The Brother/Sister Plays: In the Red and Brown Water, The Brothers Size & Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet—Runs through 5/23 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted. Tues-Fri 7:30pm, Sat-Sun 3 & 7:30pm, additional performances 4/7 4/14 & 5/5, no evening performance 4/11, 4/18 & 5/8, no matinee 5/8. 312/335-1650. $20-70. www.steppenwolf.org

A Separate Peace—Runs through 3/14 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted. Sat-Sun 11am. 312/335-1650. $20. www.steppenwolf.org

Master Harold…and the Boys—Runs through 3/21 at TimeLine Theatre Company , 615 W. Wellington. Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 4 & 8pm, Sun 2pm, 3/17 7:30pm. 773/281-8463. $25-35. www.TimeLineTheatre.com

Oh Coward!—Extended through 5/16 at Writers' Theatre Chicago, 325 Tudor Ct. Tues-Wed 7:30pm, Thurs-Fri 8pm, Sat 4 & 8pm, Sun 2 & 6pm, additional performances 3/17 2pm. 847/242-6000. $40-60. www.writerstheatre.com

The Old Settler—Runs through 3/28 at Writers' Theatre Chicago, 325 Tudor Ct. Tues-Wed 7:30pm, Thurs-Fri 8pm, Sat 4 & 8pm, Sun 2 & 6pm, additional performances 3/24 2pm, no evening performance 3/28. 847/242-6000. $40-65. www.writerstheatre.com

Non-Equity

Dearly Beloved— Runs through 3/13 at Albright Theatre Company, 100 N. Island, Batavia. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. 630/406-8838. $10-13. www.albrighttheatre.com

Co-Ed Prison Sluts—Open run at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Fri 10:01pm. 773/561-4665. $15. www.theannoyance.com

Confessions of a Tramp Stamp—Runs through 4/4 at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Sun 8pm. 773/561-4665. $10. www.theannoyance.com

Glitter in the Gutter—Extended through 4/1 at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Thurs 8pm. 773/561-4665. $10. www.theannoyance.com

Hardcore Dad—Open run at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Thurs 8pm. 773/561-4665. $10. www.theannoyance.com

Kink—Extended through 4/3 at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Sat 8pm. 773/561-4665. $15. www.theannoyance.com

Triple Feature—Open run at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Wed 8pm. 773/561-4665. $5. www.theannoyance.com

Orange Flower Water—Runs through 3/27 at Chopin Theater, 1543 W. Division. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm. 800/838-3006. $20. www.backstagetheatrecompany.org

Show Us Your Love—Extended through 3/28 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark. Sun 7:30pm. 773/883-1090. . www.bailiwick.org

That's Weird, Grandma—Open run at The Neo-Futurists , 5153 N. Ashland. Sun 2pm. 312/409-1954. $5-10. www.barrelofmonkeys.org

Wild Nights With Emily—Runs through 4/11 at Lincoln Square Community Arts Center, 4754 N. Leavitt. Fri 8pm, Sat 3 & 8pm, Sun 7pm. 312/742-8497. $15-20. www.caffeinetheatre.com

The Analytical Engine—Runs through 3/28 at Circle Theatre , 7300 W. Madison, Forest Park. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 708/771-0700. $20. www.circle-theatre.org

The Somewhat Gelatinous Blob From Beyond the Grave (and also the grave's in outer space)—Runs through 3/27 at Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln. Wed-Sat 8pm. 312/409-6435. $7-15. www.cornservatory.org

The Twins Would Like to Say—Runs through 4/25 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted. Call for schedule. 773/871-1195. $20. www.dogandponychicago.org

Fathers & Sons—Runs through 4/4 at ETA Creative Arts Foundation, 7558 S. South Chicago. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3 & 7pm. 773/752-3955. . www.etacreativearts.org

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea ¾Runs through 3/15 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Mon & Thurs 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30pm. 773/598-4549. $15. www.gorillatango.com

Jerry and Tom—Runs through 3/21 at side project, 1439 W. Jarvis. Call for schedule and ticket prices. 312/342-5725. . www.idlemuse.org

Mrs. Caliban—Runs through 3/28 at Lifeline Theatre , 6912 N. Glenwood. Thurs-Fri 7:30pm, Sat 4 & 8pm, Sun 4pm. 773/761-4477. $30. www.lifelinetheatre.com

The Rant—Runs through 3/28 at Angel Island, 731 W. Sheridan Rd. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. 773/871-0442. $18-22. www.maryarrchie.com

Two Hundred Bullets and Seven Poison Apples—Runs through 3/27 at Prop Thtr , 3504 N. Elston. Fri-Sat 10:30pm. 773/282-0344. $5. www.nufanensemble.com

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind—Open run at The Neo-Futurists , 5153 N. Ashland. Fri-Sat 11:30pm, Sun 7pm, 12/31 11pm. 773/275-5255. $10-15. www.neofuturist.org

Rent—Runs through 3/28 at Theatre Building Chicago , 1225 W. Belmont. Wed-Thurs 9:30 & 11am, Sat 10am. 630/257-3077. $27-30. www.nightbluetheater.com

punkplay—Runs through 4/25 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted. Call for schedule. 312/335-1650. $20.

The Gimmick—Runs through 3/28 at Pegasus Players , 1145 W. Wilson. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/878-9761. $17-25. www.pegasusplayers.com

Killer Joe—Extended through 4/11 at Profiles Theatre , 4147 N. Broadway. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. 773/549-1815. $30-35. www.Profilestheatre.org

Epic Proportions—Runs through 3/28 at Chemically Imbalanced Comedy , 1420 W. Irving Park. Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. 773/485-0924. $15. www.project891theatreco.com

The Fantasticks—Runs through 3/21 at City Lit Theatre Company, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr. Thurs-Fri 8pm, Sat 3 & 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/305-2897. $20. www.prometheantheatre.org

Put the Nuns in Charge—Open run at Royal George Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Fri 8pm, Sat 5pm. 312/988-9000. $30. www.nuns4fun.com

Late Nite Catechism—Open run at Royal George Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 312/988-9000. $30. www.nuns4fun.com

Saints & Sinners—Open run at Royal George Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Sat 5pm, Sun 3pm. 312/988-9000. $30. www.nuns4fun.com

Evolution/Creation—Runs through 3/28 at Quest Theatre Ensemble , 1609 W. Gregory. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. 312/458-0895. Free. www.questensemble.org

The Cabinet—Extended through 4/4 at Redmoon Theater, 1438 W. Kinzie. Thurs 8pm, Fri 8 & 10pm, Sat 6 & 9pm, Sun 3pm. 312/850-8440. $15-25. www.redmoon.org

The Pillowman—Extended through 4/18 at Redtwist Theatre , 1044 W. Bryn Mawr. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm, no performances 3/26. 773/728-7529. $22-30. www.redtwist.org

Here Where It's Safe—Runs through 4/3 at Stage Left Theatre , 3408 N. Sheffield. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/883-8830. $22-25. www.stagelefttheatre.com

It Could Be Any One Of Us—Runs through 3/21 at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Call for schedule. 630/587-8521. $25. www.steelbeamtheatre.com

A Love Lost Life - The Unauthorized Story of Marlon Brando—Runs through 3/21 at Theatre Building Chicago , 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Call for schedule. 773/327-5252. www.TheatreBuildingChicago.org

Beautiful City—Runs through 4/3 at Storefront Theatre, 66 E. Randolph. Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm. 312/458-9855. $25. www.theatremir.com

Mimesophobia—Runs through 4/4 at Chicago Dramatists , 1105 W. Chicago. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 773/853-3158. $12-24. www.theatreseven.org

The Elephant Man—Runs through 3/28 at Bolingbrook Performing Arts, 375 W. Briarcliff. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm, no performance 3/14. 630/759-2970. $15. www.tothbolingbrook.com

Chess—Runs through 4/25 at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood. Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. 773/347-1109. $25-30. www.theoubique.org

Tommy Gun's Garage—Open run at Tommy Gun's Garage, 1239 S. State. Thurs 6pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm, Sun 5:30pm. 773/728-2828. $58-68. tommygunsgarage.com

Waiting for Godot— Runs through 3/13 at Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. 708/456-0300. $10-12. www.triton.edu

Big Love—Runs through 3/13 at University of Chicago, 5706 S. University. Call for schedule. 773/702-9315. www.universitytheater.com

Our Town—Runs through 3/14 at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI. Tues-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. 414/229-4308. $15. arts.uwm.edu/calendar

Adore—Runs through 4/25 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted. Call for schedule. 312/335-1650. $20. www.thirteenpocket.com

Children's

The Three Little Pigs—Runs through 5/8 at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111^th. Call for schedule. 773/205-9600. $10. www.chicagokidscompany.com

Peter Pan—Runs through 7/22 at Apollo Theater , 2540 N. Lincoln. Call for schedule. 773/935-6100. $15. www.emeraldcitytheatre.com

The True Story of 3 Little Pigs—Runs through 3/25 at Apollo Theater , 2540 N. Lincoln. Call for schedule. 773/935-6100. $12-15. www.emeraldcitytheatre.com

My Africa—Runs through 3/26 at ETA Creative Arts Foundation, 7558 S. South Chicago. Mon-Fri 10am & noon. 773/752-3955. $6. www.etacreativearts.org

Hogwash: An Improvised Tall Tale—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Sat 10:30am. 773/880-0199. $5. www.iochicago.net

Storytown—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Sat 10:30am. 773/880-0199. $5. www.iochicago.net

Improv

Improv ATC—Open run at American Theater Company , 1909 W. Byron. Fri 11pm. 773/409-4125. $10. www.atcweb.org

Cheap Beer Improv—Open run at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Wed 8pm. 773/561-4665. $2. www.theannoyance.com

Chicagoland & Fish Nuts—Open run at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Tues 8pm. 773/561-4665. $8. www.theannoyance.com

Messing With a Friend: An Uncensored and Joyous Romp Through Hell—Open run at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Thurs 10:30pm. 773/561-4665. $5. www.theannoyance.com

Skinprov—Open run at Annoyance Theatre , 4830 N. Broadway. Sat midnight. 773/561-4665. $7. www.theannoyance.com

Un-Tied—Open run at InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel, 4830 N. Broadway. Every other Fri 8pm. 773/561-4665. $15. www.theannoyance.com

Baby Wants Candy—Open run at Apollo Theater , 2540 N. Lincoln. Fri 10:30pm. 773/935-6100. $5-15. www.apollochicago.com

Whirled News Tonight Presents Newspeak—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Sat 8pm. 773/880-0199. $14. www.whirlednewstonight.com

The Best Church of God—Open run at Lakeshore Theater , 3175 N. Broadway. First Sunday of the month 1pm. 773/472-3492. $10. www.bestchurchofgod.org

Blewtenanny—Open run at The Playground Theater, 3209 N. Halsted. Second Sat of the month midnight. 773/477-8223. $10. www.dontspitthewater.com

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy Showcase—Open run at Chemically Imbalanced Comedy , 1420 W. Irving Park. Sat-Sun 10:30pm. 800/838-3006. $10-12. www.cicomedy.com

Desperately Seeking—Extended through 4/25 at Chemically Imbalanced Comedy , 1420 W. Irving Park. Sat 8pm. 800/838-3006. $10. www.cicomedy.com

Dummy—Extended through 4/28 at Chemically Imbalanced Comedy , 1420 W. Irving Park. Sun 8pm. 800/838-3006. $5. www.cicomedy.com

ComedySportz —Open run at ComedySportz , 929 W. Belmont. Thurs 8pm, Fri 8 & 10pm, Sat 6, 8 & 10pm. 773/549-8080. $21. www.comedysportzchicago.com

The Super Happy Fun Show—Open run at Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln. Sat 11pm. 312/409-6435. $10. www.cornservatory.org

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Sat 10:30pm. 773/880-0199. $18. www.cupidplayers.com

The Cool Table—Open run at Fizz Bar, 3220 N. Lincoln. Tues 9pm. 312/348-6000. $5.

Natural Gas—Runs through 3/31 at The Gift Theatre Company , 4802 N. Milwaukee. Wed & Fri 8pm. 773/283-7071. $5. www.thegifttheatre.org

The Bryan Room Presents—Open run at Goodbar, 2512 N. Halsted. First and third Wed 8pm. 773/296-9700. Free.

Improvised Bible—Runs through 3/28 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Sun 5pm. 773/598-4549. $10. www.gorillatango.com

Policeman's Log—Runs through 3/22 at Gorilla Tango Theatre , 1919 N. Milwaukee. Mon 9:30pm. 773/598-4549. $10. www.gorillatango.com

Speakeasy—Open run at Green Door Tavern, 678 N. Orleans. First three Fri each month 8:30pm. 312/664-5496. $5.

3033—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Sun 10:30pm. 773/880-0199. $5. www.iochicago.net

The Armando Diaz Experience—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Mon 8:30pm. 773/880-0199. $12. www.iochicago.net

Close Quarters—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Wed 10:30pm. 773/880-0199. $5. www.iochicago.net

Cook County Social Club—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Tues 8pm. 773/880-0199. $12. www.iochicago.net

Deep Schwa—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Sun 8pm. 773/880-0199. $12. www.iochicago.net

Felt—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Wed 8pm. 773/880-0199. $5. www.iochicago.net

The I.O. Musical featuring the Deltones—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Sat 8pm. 773/880-0199. $14. www.iochicago.net

The Improv Jam—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Fri midnight. 773/880-0199. $3. www.iochicago.net

Improvised Shakespeare Company—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Fri 8pm. 773/880-0199. $14. www.iochicago.net

The Reckoning—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Tues 10:30pm, Thurs 10:15pm. 773/880-0199. $5-12. www.iochicago.net

T.J. and Dave—Open run at I.O., 3541 N. Clark. Wed 11pm. 773/880-0199. $5. www.iochicago.net

Open Wound Comedy—Open run at Mutiny, 2428 N. Western. First Sun of the month 9:30pm. 773/486-7774. Free.

IMPROVerbs—Open run at Only a Stanger Productions, 3918 N. Ashland. Fri 8 & 9pm, Sat 7, 8 & 9pm. 312/243-9810. Free. www.onlyastranger.com

pHamily the Musical—Runs through at Studio BE , 3110 N. Sheffield. Sat 8pm. 773/732-5450. $10. whatisph.com

pHarm pHresh—Open run at Studio BE , 3110 N. Sheffield. Thurs 10:30pm. 773/732-5450. $5. whatisph.com

pHrenzy—Open run at Studio BE , 3110 N. Sheffield. Fri 8pm. 773/732-5450. $10. whatisph.com

pHrenzy PG—Open run at Studio BE , 3110 N. Sheffield. Fri 8pm. 773/732-5450. $10. whatisph.com

pHrenzy pHucked—Extended through at Studio BE , 3110 N. Sheffield. Sat midnight. 773/732-5450. $10. whatisph.com

Wheel of pHortune—Open run at Studio BE , 3110 N. Sheffield. Thurs 8pm. 773/732-5450. $10. whatisph.com

The Big Yellow Bus—Open run at Playground Theater, The, 3209 N. Halsted. Thurs 8pm. 773/871-3793. $10. www.the-playground.com

O.I.N.K!—Open run at The Playground Theater, 3209 N. Halsted. Wed 10pm. 773/871-3793. $5-7. www.the-playground.com

Open Court—Open run at The Playground Theater, 3209 N. Halsted. Thurs 10:30pm. 773/871-3793. $8. www.the-playground.com

Grafitti—Open run at Playground Theater, The, 3209 N. Halsted. Fri 10pm. 773/871-3793. $10. www.the-playground.com

High Noon at Eight—Open run at Playground Theater, The, 3209 N. Halsted. Sun 8pm. 773/871-3793. Free. www.the-playground.com

The Sandbox Showcase—Open run at Playground Theater, The, 3209 N. Halsted. Mon 8pm. 773/871-3793. $5. www.the-playground.com

The Sickest F**king Stories I Ever Heard—Open run at Playground Theater, The, 3209 N. Halsted. First Sat of the month midnight. 773/871-3793. $10. www.the-playground.com

Bye Bye Liver—Open run at Fizz Bar, 3220 N. Lincoln. Fri 9:30pm, Sat 8 & 9:30pm. 773/904-8777. $15. www.thepubtheater.com

Sketch Test—Open run at Fizz Bar, 3220 N. Linoln. Tues 8pm. 773/904-8777. Free. www.thepubtheater.com

I Never?—Open run at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway. Mon 8pm. 773/746-7472. $5. www.redinktheatre.com

The Best of Second City —Open run at Second City , 1616 N. Wells. Mon 8pm, Sat 4pm. 312/337-3992. $15-20. www.secondcity.com

HouseCo—Open run at Second City , 1616 N. Wells. Sat 9pm. 312/337-3992. $12. www.secondcity.com

The Kids Don't Stand a Chance—Runs through 4/8 at Second City , 1616 N. Wells. Call for schedule. 312/337-3992. . www.secondcity.com

Sheila's Sister—Runs through 4/18 at Donny's Skybox Studio, 1616 N. Wells. Sun 8pm. 312/337-3992. $10. www.secondcity.com

Studs Terkel's Not Working—Open run at Second City , 1616 N. Wells. Wed-Thurs 8pm, Fri-Sat 8 & 11pm, Sun 7pm. 312/337-3992. $20-25. www.secondcity.com

Taming of the Flu—Open run at Second City , 1616 N. Wells. Tues-Thurs 8pm, Fri-Sat 8 & 11pm, Sun 7pm. 312/337-3992. $20-25. www.secondcity.com

Pistol Party—Open run at Town Hall Pub, 3340 N. Lincoln. First Tuesday of the month 9pm. 773/472-4405. $5. www.thinktankcomedy.com

In Gaga We Trust—Runs through 3/27 at Hydrate Nightclub, 3458 N. Halsted. Fri 9pm. 800/838-3006. $10. whiterainbowschicago.wordpress.com

Performance

Bare Boned Cabaret—Open run at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark. Third Sunday of the month 7:30pm. 773/856-0470. $5. www.barebonedtheatre.org

Beast Women - Spring Series—Runs through 4/17 at Prop Thtr , 3504 N. Elston. Sat 10:30pm, no performance 3/27. 773/278-1212. $15. www.beastwomenproductions.com

Essay Fiesta—Open run at Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln. Third Monday of the month. 773/293-2665. .

Blue Man Group—Open run at Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted. Thurs 8pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 4, 7 & 10pm, Sun 1, 4 & 7pm. 773/348-4000. $49-59. www.blueman.com

100 Years of Broadway—Runs through 3/28 at Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee. Sun 5pm. 773/278-1830. $15. www.chicagocabaret.org

The Edge Comedy Club—Open run at Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green. Thurs 8:30pm, Fri-Sat 10:30pm. 312/733-6000. $12-16. www.theaterland.com

Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!—Open run at Chase Tower, 10 S. Dearborn. Thurs 7:30pm. 312/948-4600. $20. www.chicagopublicradio.org/events

Supernatural Chicago—Open run at Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn. Fri 7:30pm. 312/266-1944. $25.

In One Ear Open Mike Poetry Night—Open run at Heartland Studio Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood. Wed 9pm. 773/805-0610. $3.

Quickies!—Open run at Innertown Pub, 1935 W. Thomas. Second Tuesday of each month 7:30pm. . Free. quickieschicago.blogspot.com

Loose Chicks Drinkin' Latte on Lincoln—Open run at Latte on Lincoln, 4229 N. Lincoln. Fri 7:30pm. 773/868-4229. .

The Lincoln Lodge—Open run at Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln. Thurs-Fri 9pm. 773/251-1539. $10. thelincolnlodge.com

Burlesk Idol—Runs through 12/4 at National Pastime Theatre , 4139 N. Broadway. First Saturday of the month 10:30pm. 773/327-7077. $15. www.npt2.com

CakeWalk Midnight Extravaganza—Runs through 4/30 at The Playground Theater, 3209 N. Halsted. Fri 11:59pm. 773/871-3793. $5. www.the-playground.com

Diva Brunch—Open run at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway. Sun 11am & 1pm. . $35-50. www.scootyjojo.com

The Wild Party Variety Hour—Open run at Prop Thtr , 3504 N. Elston. Third Saturday of the month 10:30pm. 773/597-5403. $10. www.silenttheatre.com

Dance

Coffee Dance—Open run at Links Hall , 3435 N. Sheffield. First Friday of the month 9:30am. 773/281-0824. Free. www.linkshall.org

Staged Readings

Home Town—by Katarzyna Muller; directed by Rachel Edwards Harvith