Theater events: Next Theatre begins new season with 'Luce'
'Luce' at Next
Adopted from his native Africa by an American couple, high school standout Luce seems to be living the American dream, until his parents disclose a secret that threatens his ideal persona in J.C. Lee's "Luce." Next Theatre Company begins its 34th season with director Keira Fromm's Midwest premiere, which stars Jerry McKinnon.
Previews at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4, at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. The show opens Oct. 7. $25-$40. (847) 475-1875 or nexttheatre.org.
A de-lovely homage
Light Opera Works salutes composer/lyricist Cole Porter in a revue featuring the songwriter's greatest hits, including the tunes "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Night and Day" and "You're the Top" among others. Rudy Hogenmiller directs the show, which stars James Harms, James Rank, Mary Robin Roth and Katelin Spencer.
Opens at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $30-$60. (847) 920-5360 or lightoperaworks.com.
Scary tales
The stories of "Resurrection Mary" and "Francis Levy's Handprint" are among the famous Chicago ghost sightings that make up Mike Manship's "Resurrected: Grave Chicago Tales," Theatre-Hikes' latest seasonal show. David Kornfeld composed the music for this combination hike and performance, which runs weekends this month at the Morton Arboretum.
Opens at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at 5100 Route 53, Lisle. Members: $5 child, $10 adult. Nonmembers: $10 child, $20 adult. (630) 725-2066 or theatre-hikes.org.
- Barbara Vitello