THREE TO SEE: This Week’s Theater Recommendations
By Melody Udell in Arts & Entertainment on Nov 23, 2012 8:00PM
Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner bring Potter-mania to the stage in Potted Potter.
Let the Chicago stage help you recover from the post-Turkey Day lethargy.
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel-turned-musical is the ultimate story of Thanksgiving — the four March sisters learn to cherish what they have after losing their family fortune during the Civil War. The show runs Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Dec. 30.
Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, 847-735-8554 or online.
If the thought of a very Harry Potter musical parody makes you want to drown your disgust in a pint of butterbeer, skip this show. Otherwise, join the cast of Potted Potter as they poke gentle fun (read: obsess over) at J.K. Rowling’s famous books. The show runs through Sunday, Dec. 23.
Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St., 312-977-1700 or online.
George Bernard Shaw’s soap opera-esque satire might be a social critique of 20th century Britain, but the show’s sharp wit is remains surprisingly applicable. The show runs through Sunday, Jan. 6.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-244-8119 or online.