If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Chicago this week.
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Italy - "A Notebook for Winter" and "Events Horizon"
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The translation of "Events Horizon" would not have been possible without the involvement and support of Premio Riccione. A Notebook for Winter is a two-actor-piece which is in three acts and tells the story of an introvert professor of literature who finds a burglar on his way back home. The knife-wielding burglar wants something unexpected from him: it is a question of life or death. During the entire night the two characters talk, exchange ideas, feelings, ask painful questions out of hope and desperation, in a completely new and unexpected atmosphere. They will meet again years later, both affected by that night. Although their personal memory of that night is different, it may have triggered a change in both of them, by offering a further comprehension and awareness of each other.
When: Tuesday, May 14, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St.
Price: Free
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"Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making"
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For over 100 years the Curse of the Billy Goat toyed with the emotions of Chicagoans. But then, in 2016, the impossible happened: The Cubs won the World Series. Set against the backdrop of this historic season, "Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making" brings to life the heartwarming story of one Northside family whose lives have for generations been intrinsically linked to the Cubbies. But with the neighborhood changing and the family business in jeopardy, can they keep faith — not just in their team, but in each other?
When: Saturday, May 18, 8 p.m.
Where: Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St.
Price: $34
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"Drunk Shakespeare"
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A self-proclaimed "drinking club with a Shakespeare problem," the merry members of the Drunk Shakespeare Society invite you to join a night of suds and sonnets, cocktails and couplets, booze and, well, you get the idea. As one member of this talented cast of lead-livered actors imbibes more than their fair share of liquid courage, an outrageous evening of theater ensues as they attempt to lead the rest of the cast through a Shakespeare story in just over one hour. Rest assured, the results will be sloppy, silly and occasionally iambic as the night devolves into inevitable debauchery.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 8 p.m.
Where: The Lounge at The Lion, 182 N. Wabash Ave.
Price: $20-$45
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"The Winter's Tale"
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Star-crossed lovers, a banished child, a loyal servant, a notorious bear and more plot twists than "Downton Abbey" make up the Shakespearean magic of "The Winter's Tale." One of Shakespeare's later romances, this comedy-tragedy hybrid tells the story of Leontes, a jealous Sicilian king who suspects his pregnant queen has been unfaithful. He imprisons his wife and exiles their newborn daughter from his kingdom. By the time he discovers the truth, he's lost everything.
When: Thursday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Goodman Theatre - The Albert, 170 N. Dearborn St.
Price: $27.50-$35
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"Buyer & Cellar"
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Buyer & Cellar is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs: managing a make-believe shopping mall in Barbra Streisand’s basement. The show begins with the truth of the mall — a showcase for her collectables like dolls and antique clothing — and imagines what it might be like to be the custodian of such a place for such a celebrity.
When: Thursday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Pride Arts Center: Broadway Stage, 4139 N. Broadway
Price: $20
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