Suburban theater season ready to blossom
If you don't want to schlep into the city, then catch these tried-and-true shows this spring in the suburbs:
“Aida”: Elton John and Tim Rice's Tony Award-winning 2000 pop musical take on Verdi's warhorse opera plays the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace now through Sunday, May 29. Visit drurylaneoakbrook.com for more details.
“Always ... Patsy Cline”: This popular jukebox musical incorporates the late country singer's hits into a slight plot based upon a fan's fond correspondence with the country legend. The Fox Valley Repertory Theatre production plays at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles now through Sunday, May 15. Visit foxvalleyrep.org for more details.
“The 39 Steps”: The international comedy hit that spoofs Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 spy caper returns to the Chicago area with non-Equity touring performances at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts in University Park on Saturday, March 26, and Elgin Community College on Thursday, April 7. Call (708) 235-2222 or (847) 622-0300 for more information.
“42nd Street”: Come and meet those tap dancin' feet when Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire revives the Busby Berkeley-inspired Depression-era musical spectacular from Wednesday, March 30, through Sunday, May 29. Visit marriotttheatre.com for more details.
“All Shook Up”: This 2005 Broadway musical incorporates Elvis Presley tunes into a reworked take on Shakespeare's comedy “Twelfth Night.” A non-Equity touring production plays the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2. Visit paramountaurora.com for more information.
“1964”: If you like your Beatles impersonation shows to be on the bigger side, then don't miss this concert at the Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, May 7. Also on the bill is Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. Visit rosemonttheatre.com for more information.