"In the Company of Men" Starring Jordan Brown, Jessica Carleton and Brennan Roche at Profiles Theatre in Chicago

Actor Jordan Brown plays the brash Chad courting a lovely, hearing-impaired typist named Christine, played by Jessica Carleton, as actor Brennan Roche as the jealous and immature Howard, observes in the world premiere of "In the Company of Men" playing at Profiles Theatre in Chicago until J…

Trio Rehearsing Dance Steps in "What a Glorious Feeling" at Theatre at the Center

Steven Stanopoulos, from left, plays director Stanley Donen, Nicole Miller is Debbie Reynolds and Richard Strimer plays Gene Kelly in the Chicago premiere of "What a Glorious Feeling" at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

Glenn Davis stars in the Steppenwolf Theatre production of "Head of Passes"

Actor Glenn Davis, of South Holland, Ill., stars in Tarrell Alvin McCraney's "Head of Passes" playing at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago until June 9.

Actor Richard Strimer as Gene Kelly and Nicole Miller as Debbie Reynolds in "What a Glorious Feelling"

Actor Richard Strimer plays Gene Kelly opposite actress Nicole Miller as Debbie Reynolds, shown in a studio scene rehearsing the song "Good Mornin'," in the Chicago premiere of "What a Glorious Feeling" at Theatre at the Center in Munster playing until June 3, 2013.

Spelling Bee

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" will be presented July 11 to Aug. 18 at Munster's Theatre at the Center

Cast of "Othello: The Remix" by The Q Brothers at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier

Jackson Doran (left to right) and The Q Brothers JQ and GQ "throw their hands up" as Postell Pringle as Othello raps in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's American premiere of "Othello: The Remix."

"Short Shakepeare! Romeo & Juliet" Starring Laura Rook and Christopher Allen in the Starring Roles

Actress Laura Rook and actor Christopher Allen star in the title roles of "Short Shakespeare! Romeo & Juliet" playing now until March 23, 2013 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier.

Pine Box Theater's Run of "25 Saints" Exploring the Inner Workings of a Meth Lab

Danny Goldring (left to right) plays a "dirty tactics" town sheriff who complicates the lives of confused characters running a meth lab played by Caroline Neff (background) and Drew Johnson, with help from his equally cruel moll played by Molly Reynolds (right) in Pine Box Theater's world pr…

"Cadre" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the World Stage Series 2013

A mother, played by Lillian Tshabalala, weeps for her son as young Gregory, played by playwright Omphile Molusi, and his father Matile, played by Sello Motloung stare in anguish in "Cadre" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater until Feb. 23, 2013.

Actor Ian Barford and Actress Moira Harris in Steppenwolf's "The Birthday Party"

Actor Ian Barford stars opposite actress Moira Harris in Steppenwolf's "The Birthday Party" playing until April 28, 2013 in Chicago.

Laura Rook as Kyra Hollis and Philip Earl Johnson as Tom Sergeant in David Hare's "Skylight"

Laura Rook as Kyra Hollis and Philip Earl Johnson as Tom Sergeant star in the complicated relationship study explored in David Hare's "Skylight" at Court Theatre in Chicago until Feb. 10, 2013.

The Cast of "A Grand Night for Singing" at Chicago's Mercury Theatre

The cast of "A Grand Night for Singing" includes (left to right) Marya Grandy, Stephen Schellhardt, Leah Morrow, Robert Hunt and Heather Townsend at Mercury Theatre in Chicago Jan. 20 until March 10.

Jimmy Smits and John Ortiz in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Production of "The Mother---with the Hat"

Jimmy Smits (left) and John Ortiz star in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of "The Mother---with the Hat" playing in Chicago until March 3.

Scott Bradley (left to right), Sean Blake and Danielle Plisz in "The Three Lizas"

Scott Bradley (left to right), Sean Blake and Danielle Plisz star in About Face Theatre's "We Three Lizas" playing now until Dec. 23 at the Steppenwolf Garage theater space in Chicago.

Holiday Show "Plaid Tidings" at Theater at the Center in Munster, Ind.

Rod Thomas, top, Scott Stratton, with moose ears, Frank J. Paul, lower left, and Jonathan Wagner star in "Plaid Tidings" through Dec. 23 at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

"Plaid Tidings" at Theater at the Center in Munster, Ind.

Rod Thomas, top, Scott Stratton, making moose ears, Frank J. Paul, lower left, and Jonathan Wagner star in "Plaid Tidings" through Dec. 23 at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

Marc Grapey and Tim Kazurinsky in "The Odd Couple" at Northlight Theatre

Actors Marc Grapey and Tim Kazurinsky headline as the bickering duo "Oscar" and "Felix" in a new run of "The Odd Couple" now through Dec. 9 at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, Ill.

August Wilson's "Jitney" at Court Theatre in Chicago

A talented cast illuminates the stage for the Court Theatre production of "Jitney" in Chicago closing Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.

The Cast of "Good People" at Chicago Steppenwolf Theatre

Actor Will Allan as Stevie joins actresses (left to right) Molly Regan, Lusia Strus and Mariann Mayberry playing, respectively, Dottie, Jean and Margie in "Good People" at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago through Nov. 11, 2012.

Cast of "42nd Street" at Theatre at the Center in Munster 2012

Larry Adams as Julian Marsh (left to right), Dale Benson as Abner Dillon, Paula Scrofano as Dorothy Brock and Nicole Miller playing Peggy Sawyer lead the cast of "42nd Street" running Sept. 13 to Oct. 21 at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

Larry Adams and Paula Scrofano in "42nd Street" at Theatre at the Center

Larry Adams and Paula Scrofano are returning to the Theatre at the Center stage starring in "42nd Street" Sept. 13 to Oct. 21.

Mrs. Potts and Chip are Framed by Babette and Madame de la Grande Bouche in "Beauty and the Beast" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Emilie Lynn (left) plays Babette the Feather Duster, Mary Ernster is Mrs. Potts with John Babbo as Chip the Teacup, and Joelle Lamarre (right) as Madame de la Grande Bouche the Wardrobe in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" directed by Rachel Rockwell…

Actor Jon Cunningham as Seymour Tries to Appease the Pleas of Hungry Plant Audrey II in Theatre at the Center's "Little Shop of Horrors"

Actor Jon Cunningham as Seymour tries to appease the pleas of hungry plant Audrey II in Theatre at the Center's "Little Shop of Horrors" now playing until Aug. 19, 2012.

Actresses Carrie Coon and Mary Ann Thebus in Steppenwolf's "Three Sisters"

Veteran actress Mary Ann Thebus (right) plays a devoted servant to Masha, played by actress Carrie Coon, in 'Three Sisters' at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago through Aug. 26.

Cast of "Three Sisters" at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago

Chicago veteran stage actor Maury Cooper, shown climbing stairs, plays a devoted family servant to the Prozorov Family in "Three Sisters" at Steppenwolf Theatre until Aug. 26.

Peter Kevoian (left), Jon Cunningham with Audrey II and Tiffany Trainer Star as the leads in "Little Shop of Horrors" at Theatre at the Center

Peter Kevoian (left), Jon Cunningham with Audrey II (center) and Tiffany Trainer star as the leads in "Little Shop of Horrors" at Theatre at the Center now until Aug. 19.

Jon Cunningham (left) and Peter Kevoian are Eyed by the Hungry Audrey II Plant (far left)

Jon Cunningham (left) and Peter Kevoian are "eyed" by the hungry Audrey II Plant, seen far left in Theatre at the Center's production "Little Shop of Horrors" playing now until Aug. 19.

Chicago Steppenwolf's "Three Sisters" Starring Carrie Coon, Caroline Neff and Ora Jones

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of "Three Sisters" stars Carrie Coon (left), Caroline Neff (center) and Ora Jones (right) in the title roles for the Chicago run closing Aug. 26, 2012.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast"

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," starring Emily Rohm as Belle and William Travis Taylor as the Beast, runs until Aug. 26 at Navy Pier in Chicago.

The Family Cast of "Making God Laugh" at Theatre at the Center in Munster

The cast of "Making God Laugh," shown here in the scene from 1990, includes the father (played by Craig Spidle) with brother (portrayed by Joe Foust) standing in back, and seated are Peggy Roeder as the mother with actor Kevin McKillip and actress Erin Noel Grennan as the couple's younger children.

Cast of 'Making God Laugh'

Sean Grennan's new play, 'Making God Laugh,' runs May 3 to June 10 at Theatre at the Center in Munster. It offers a light-hearted and touching look at the timeline of a traditional family.

Actress Shannon Matesky (left) and Actor Harry Groener in "The March" at Steppenwolf

Actress Shannon Matesky (left) as Pearl and Actor Harry Groener as General Sherman in Frank Galati's adaption of "The March" at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago

Actresses Fiona Robert and Zoe Levin in "how Carson McCullers saved my life"

Actresses Fiona Robert and Zoe Levin star in Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of "how Carson McCullers saved my life" through March 18, written by Sarah Gubbins and directed by Joanie Schultz.

Sally Murphy stars in "Time Stands Still" at Steppenwolf Theatre

Chicago Steppenwolf ensemble member Sally Murphy stars in "Time Stands Still" now through May 13 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre.

'The Feast: an intimate Tempest' at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier

Caliban, left, played by Adrian Danzig acts out a scene with the puppet face of Miranda, as she responds to her puppet counterpart of Prince Ferdinand as operated by Ariel played by Samuel Taylor in 'The Feast: an intimate Tempest' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through March 11.

Local things to do

Hollis Resnik and Don Forston in "Another Night Before Christmas"

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's presents 'Penelope'

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's new production 'Penelope' stars Tracy Letts (left to right), Scott Jaeck and Yasen Peyankov playing until Feb. 5 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago.

Another Night Before Christmas

Don Forston stars with Hollis Resnik in 'Another Night Before Christmas' at Theatre at the Center in Munster. The show runs through Dec. 18.

'Season's Greetings' at Northlight Theatre in Skokie

Francis Guinan plays Bernard, who annually produces a puppet show to enterain his family, including Maggie Kettering as Pattie, in 'Season's Greetings' written by Alan Ayckbourn and running at Northlight Theatre in Skokie through Dec. 18.

Hollis Resnik and Don Forston star in 'Another Night Before Christmas' at Theatre at the Center

Hollis Resnik and Don Forston star in 'Another Night Before Christmas' at Theatre at the Center in Munster playing until Dec. 18.

"Another Night Before Christmas" at Theatre at the Center

Actress Hollis Resnik and Don Forston share the holiday stage in the Chicago premiere of 'Another Night Before Christmas' now through Dec. 18 at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

Don Forston in "Another Night Before Christmas"

Actor Don Forston plays 'the Man in Red' in 'Another Night Before Christmas' the holiday stage story now playing at Theatre at the Center in Munster through Dec. 18.

Hollis Resnik and Don Forston star in "Another Night Before Christmas"

A rediscovery of the 'true meaning of Christmas' is the central theme for 'Another Night Before Christmas,' now playing through Dec. 18 at Theatre at the Center in Munster and starring Hollis Resnik and Don Forston.

An Examined Life

Mahoney appeared in a Steppenwolf production of The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson, in 2008.

An Examined Life

[From left] Peggy Roeder, John Mahoney, Tracy Letts and Mary Beth Fisher in The Dresser [2004].

"Clybourne Park" at Steppenwolf Theatre

John Judd (left to right), Brendan Marshall-Rashid, Karen Aldridge and Kirsten Fitzgerald star in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of "Clybourne Park" by Bruce Norris and directed by ensemble member Amy Morton.

"Guys and Dolls" with Gambling Background

"Guys and Dolls" will be presented through Oct. 16 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster.

Robert Hunt and Norm Boucher in 'Guys and Dolls'

Actors Robert Hunt (seated) and Norm Boucher (standing) deliver performances of high-stakes entertainment as the famed gamblers in 'Guys and Dolls,' playing until Oct. 16 at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

All Keyed Up

Alan Schmuckler (left) performs the role of the investigator and Joe Kinosian performs the roles of 13 murder suspects in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's premiere of 'Murder for Two -- A Killer Musical,' created by Kinosian and Kellen Blair and directed by David H. Bell and playing Upstairs at…