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Luigi Sottile’s Johnny Case and Bryce Gangel’s Linda Seton have more chemistry than you’d expect between a man and his fiancé’s sister in Goodman Theatre’s premiere of Richard Greenberg’s adaptation of “Holiday” by Philip Barry.

A bright spot: ‘Holiday’ lights up the Goodman stage

Goodman Theatre delivers a sly, contemporary version of “Holiday,” adapted by Richard Greenberg from Philip Barry’s classic 1928 romantic comedy.

Remi (Chibuike Marvelous Egbo), left, and Aki (Godwin Egbo), right, spend precious time with their father Folarin (Sopé Dìrísù) in “My Father's Shadow.”

Amid Nigerian unrest, two sons experience deeply affecting day with dad in ‘My Father’s Shadow’

Two young boys spend a day with their oft absent father in Lagos amid political turbulence in “My Father’s Shadow,” an affecting debut feature from Akinola Davies Jr. It’s a gem, a deeply felt memory piece and a vibrant portrait of Nigeria in 1993.

Doreen and John Lew are owners of Royal Cantonese in Mundelein. John Lew died unexpectedly last week.

Mundelein’s Royal Cantonese shutters following death of co-owner

Following the unexpected death of a co-owner, a Mundelein dining institution has permanently shut down.

Kai Edgar plays Charlie Bucket in Marriott Theatre's young audiences adaptation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

Spotlight: Marriott brings to life ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences revives “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” while premieres include Definition Theatre’s “Black Cypress Bayou,” Shattered Globe’s “Morning, Noon and Night” and Lifeline’s “Kitty and the Beanstalk.”

Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) share a tumultuous relationship in “Wuthering Heights.”

An undernourishing feast: Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is a bold but shallow take on Brontë’s classic

It’s hardly a surprise that filmmaker Emerald Fennell, who possesses a particular interest in shocking and riling her audience, was drawn to Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” This version is being sold as a great love story, but, you know, with a wink.

The Second City's red touring company brings the “Laugh Harder Not Smarter” show to the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Saturday, Feb. 14.

Best Bets: Laugh it up with Second City at The MAC, stand-up at the Raue Center

Get ready for Valentine’s Day laughs when The Second City tours to the McAninch Arts Center and stand-up comedians perform at the Raue Center. Plus, Hey Nonny hosts a Mardi Gras party and The Joffrey Ballet brings “American Icons” to the Lyric Opera House.

10,000 Maniacs will perform Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 12-15, at City Winery in Chicago.

Concerts Feb. 13-19: 10,000 Maniacs, Dan Navarro, Bret Michaels and more

Upcoming concerts include 10,000 Maniacs at City Winery, Dan Navarro and Jessica Willis Fisher at The Venue in Aurora, Bret Michaels at the Arcada Theatre and more.