The Unmentionables
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted
A funny, dark comedy about the misguided intentions of Americans helping the disadvantaged people of Africa. Tuesday – Sunday. For info, www.steppenwolf.org
Monsieur Proust
About Face Theater Company at Steppenwolf Upstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted
One woman show about the celebrated French gay novelist Marcel Proust, with an outstanding performance by Mary Beth Peil. Wednesday – Sunday. For info, www.steppenwolf.org, www.aboutfacetheatre.com
The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove
Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn
Play by Regina Taylor about an African-American washerwoman who becomes a millionaire. Wednesday-Sunday. Info at www.goodman-theatre.org
MacHomer
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Upstairs, Navy Pier
A one-man show retelling Shakespeare’s tragedy using characters from The Simpsons. Wednesday – Sunday. www.chicagoshakes.com
Seussical the Musical
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier
Indulge your inner child as well as your non-so-inner show tune queen. There are a lot of matinees, so it may be a good break from the midday heat or the nightlife. 7/15 & 16, then Wed.-Fri. 7/19-21. www.chicagoshakes.com