Things to do Feb. 27 to March 5: Northern Illinois Boat Show, Monster Jam, Trinity Irish Dance and more

Starts before Friday

Arena Theater’s “Arms and the Man”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 25-27, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Jenks Hall, 433 N. Howard St., Wheaton. Satirical comedy set in an 1885 Bulgarian household where both upper and lower classes navigate relationships as they wrestle with societal and cultural expectations. $11.50-$17.25. tickets.wheaton.edu.

“The Play That Goes Wrong”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25; 7 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26 and March 12 and 26; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 27 through March 29; and 2 p.m. Thursdays, March 5 and 19, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A bungling troupe of thespians attempting to stage a 1920s murder mystery trip over everything, including their lines, and things quickly go from bad to disastrous. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.

Northern Illinois Boat Show: Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26-27; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Top boat manufacturers on display from local dealers; boat trailers, parts and accessories; show specials on bow riders, ski boats, wake board boats, wake surf boats, cruisers, cuddy cabins, deck boats, jet boats, pontoon boats and more. $9, $7 for seniors and veterans, and free for kids younger than 12. illinoisboatshow.com.

“The Sound of Music”: 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28, at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. $15-$20. woodlandsacademy.org/soundofmusic.

Joffrey Ballet’s “American Icons”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26 and 27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Dynamic works by four trailblazing artists of the 20th century: The Joffrey Ballet co-founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, Joffrey alum Glen Tetley and dance pioneer Martha Graham. Tickets start at $46. joffrey.org.

“Unnecessary Farce”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28; and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A pair of inept police officers set up a sting operation in a pair of matching hotel rooms. Contains adult themes and language. $43-$45. atthemac.org.

Friday, Feb. 27

Miss Jamie's Farm, A Fun & Educational Music Show: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Sing, dance, laugh and learn with Miss Jamie and her farm animal friends. Tickets start at $11.49. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

41st annual Golf Show: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Find deals on golf equipment and apparel, get lessons from Illinois PGA pros, enjoy interactive and educational sessions with special guests and more. $9 Friday, $14 Saturday or Sunday; $5 for ages 12-15 any day; free for ages 11 and younger. chicagogolfshow.com.

Alex McDonald’s “Liszt — Water, Vision, and the Sacred”: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. A guest piano recital performed by Alex McDonald. Free. wheaton.edu.

Ice Rink & Cocoa Cabanas: Ice rink open 4-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 and March 1. Cocoa Cabanas available at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Friday, and noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Cantigny Visitors Center Parking Lot, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ice skating, hot chocolate, fire pits, s’mores, specialty drinks and more. Admission to the rink is $7, free for spectators. Skate rental is $3. Two-hour Cocoa Cabana rentals start at $125, plus a food and beverage minimum. Each cabana can host up to 10 people. cantigny.org.

Chicago Duo Piano Mini-Fest — MIC Faculty Piano Duos in Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Enjoy a concert of piano music for duo piano featuring Music Institute of Chicago's award-winning piano faculty. $30. musicinst.org.

“I'm No Shakespeare”: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 27 through March 8, at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. A musical comedy exploring love and dating in the modern world. $15-$23.18. mchenry.edu.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 27 through March 8, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Beloved musical follows the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, and his 11 brothers from betrayal and hardship to forgiveness and triumph. $19-$34. rauecenter.org.

Monster Jam Freestyle Mania: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Monster Jam trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross bikes sporting the iconic looks of favorite Monster Jam trucks, like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Sparkle Smash and more. Tickets start at $33.20. rosemont.com/allstate.

“Pride and Prejudice and Murder” Murder Mystery/Dinner: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 27 to March 7; and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Angelo's Ristorante, 247 N. York St., Elmhurst. This murder mystery/dinner theater is a farcical take on Jane Austen's classic. Audience members are encouraged to dress in period style from Jane Austen’s books; a costume prize will be awarded. $60. greenmantheatre.org.

Robert Kelly: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $31-$36. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Shuler King: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28; and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $33.34-$52.62. improv.com/chicago.

“The Addams Family Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. An original story in which Wednesday Addams introduces her “normal” boyfriend to her eccentric family. $11-$22. greenhousetheater.org.

Bizet's “Carmen”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. $8-$18. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

“Clyde's”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, and Thursday through Saturday, March 5-7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. A comedy in which a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. $6-$11. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/clydes.

ECC Spring Musical Theatre Presents Unsung Broadway: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $20-$22. eccartscenter.org.

“How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying!”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The musical story of the meteoric rise of an ambitious window washer who stumbles upon a handy guide to conquering the business world. $8-$30. wirtz.northwestern.edu.

“The Lion In Winter”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at The Barrington, 540 W. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. A duel of love, power and inheritance featuring King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and their three rival sons at Christmas 1183. $28.03-$38.43. parkerplayerstheater.org.

Neil Forever “Love At The Greek Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Neil Diamond's iconic Greek Theatre performance. Tickets start at $43.90. geneseetheatre.com.

Theatre 121’s “Singin’ in the Rain”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. $17-$35. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Wilmette Community Band Winter Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. The theme is “Musical Motionality,” with music by Eric Whitacre, Robert Sheldon, Percy Grainger, Patrick Roszell, Rossano Galante and Kenneth J. Alford. Free. wilmetteband.org.

Raul Sanchez: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28, CG's Comedy Club, 619 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Stand-up comedy. $23.70. cgscomedyclub.com.

Vir Das “Hey Stranger”: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $44.90. msg.com.

Saturday, Feb. 28

Winterfest at Bartlett Nature Center: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. Adopt-A-Husky will be on hand with teams of Siberian huskies and sleds. Additional indoor and outdoor activities will be taking place, including an Iditarod slideshow presentation, snowshoeing, winter crafts, snow paint and more. Free, donations are welcome. bartlettparks.org.

Frozen Fest: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. A family-friendly celebration with characters to meet and more. Free. libertyvillerecreation.com.

Make-a-Thon 2026: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. This workshop will kick off with an introduction to coding and the platform being used. A specific challenge will be revealed for teams to complete. Sign up with friends or get assigned to a team and use the makerspace resources (laser, 3D printer, vinyl/print cut machine etc.) to complete the challenge. Mentoring and technical assistance will be provided. Free. clcillinois.edu.

Be Like Blippi Tour!: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for an interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi. Tickets start at $38.75. msg.com.

North Central College Spring Dance Production: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave., Naperville. This original production fuses several forms of dance as performers engage the audience in action and story. $14. northcentralcollege.edu.

Chris Kattan: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Stand-up comedy. $23.10-$40.86. impactfuelroom.com.

WWE Elimination Chamber: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Professional wrestling. Tickets start at $204.90. unitedcenter.com.

Chords for Kids Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. A concert designed for children with special needs and their families. Parents do not need to worry about traditional concert etiquette. The music includes “YMCA,” “SpongeBob SquarePants” and the “Chicken Dance.” Free, ticket required. northcentralcollege.edu.

Dancing Queen — An ABBA Salute: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at The Vixen, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry. Tribute to the music of ABBA. $15-$213. vixenmchenry.com.

Medley of Melodies: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 Swain Ave., Elmhurst. Musicians from the Elmhurst Choral Union will perform in this cabaret style event. Free; donations will be accepted. elmhurstchoralunion.org.

Rene Vaca: 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $46.25. msg.com.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Tango After Dark: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Led by World Tango Champion Germán Cornejo, a cast of dancers, singers and musicians performs Astor Piazzolla’s iconic music. Enjoy a preconcert tango class hosted by the CSO Latino Alliance from 6-7 p.m. in the Symphony Center's Grainger Ballroom. Tickets start at $39. cso.org.

Frontiers — The World’s Number One Tribute to Journey: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Journey tribute band. $35-$52. gortoncenter.org.

Guitar Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston. Music for guitar soloists, small ensembles, and full ensemble, directed by Anne Waller. $4-$6. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Trinity Irish Dance: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Chicago's internationally renowned Irish dance company celebrating its 35th anniversary season. $40-$111. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Edman Chapel Auditorium, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. “Echoes of Aslan” presents music that reflects on the life of C.S. Lewis, including the world premiere of a new orchestral work by Wheaton College Professor Emeritus Dr. Howard Whitaker. $5.90-$11.80. wheaton.edu.

All You Need Is George, A Tribute to George Harrison: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Celebrating the music of George Harrison from The Beatles through his solo work, The Traveling Wilburys and more. $56.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Banda Machos: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. With Mi Banda El Mexicano and Tierra Cali. Tickets start at $85.45. rosemont.com/theatre.

Sunday, March 1

Shamrock Ragsters: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Lilting Irish music, blazing bluegrass and Dixieland jazz. Free. Register at rmlib.org.

The Little Dancer — A Reimagining of “Le Petit Prince” with Ede2: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Experience the magic of “Le Petit Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery in this original dance performance by Ede2, ending with an interactive dance workshop. Free. glenviewpl.org.

Beethoven, Brahms, and Barrington with the Aznavoorian Sisters: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Barrington's White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Celebrate an afternoon of classical masterworks performed by three acclaimed musicians with deep Barrington ties. $49.87, free for students 18 and under with paid adult ticket. barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Fox Valley Concert Band “Scandinavian Memories”: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Fox Valley Concert Band launches its 2026 season. Free. fvcb.org/wp.

Bridge Encore Benefit Concert: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Annual benefit concert showcases a variety of local musicians in an eclectic musical program including jazz, classical, pop and Broadway music. Proceeds support local families transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency. $15. dgfumc.org.

North Shore Chamber Orchestra Concert: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Ave., Evanston. The North Shore Chamber Orchestra will present a concert of (mostly) American music under the baton of guest conductor Andrew Ritchie. $23.18; free for ages 18 and younger. northshorechamberorchestra.org.

Palatine Concert Band “Songs of the Spirit”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Exploring inspiration, reflection and the human spirit through sound as it brings together bold contemporary voices, sacred influences and theatrical and cinematic music. $3-$10. cuttinghall.org.

West Suburban Symphony “Power and Beauty”: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Carl Orff's “Carmina Burana” and the “1994 Overture for the End of a Century” by Libby Larsen. $10-$35, free for children 12 and younger. northcentralcollege.edu.

Paddy Homan and Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St., Huntley. Join Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with the local Rebecca McCarthy McDance Company for a free St. Patrick’s Day themed concert. Free. shepherdoftheprairie.churchcenter.com.

Brad Upton: 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $36-$41.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

“Spamilton, An American Parody”: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Mainstage Theatre, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. A musical parody featuring celebrity satires, pop culture zings and hip-hop on the piano. $21.80-$43. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/spamilton

Monday, March 2

Music of the Baroque — Baroque Blockbusters: 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. Guest conductor and harpsichordist Richard Egarr joins the Music of the Baroque Orchestra for Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5,” plus music by Handel and Purcell. $35-$119. baroque.org.

Saxophone Ensembles: 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston. Featured will be the world premiere of “10^62,” a new work by Australian composer Chris Dench, featuring saxophone soloist Thomas Giles. $4-$6. artscircle.northwestern.edu.

Wisecrack Live: 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Edd Hedges brings his darkly hilarious true crime story to the stage in a genre-defying live comedy tour. Tickets start at $42. citywinery.com.

Tuesday, March 3

Petra Van Nuis and Andy Brown in Concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Cool jazz with vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown. Free. clarendonhillslibrary.org.

Wednesday, March 4

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. See “From Russia with Love.” $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for ages 60 or older; $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

“Hamilton”: 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 4 through April 26; plus 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, April 21 and March 31 (no 1 p.m. show Wednesday, March 4; no 7 p.m. show Sundays, April 5 and 26), at the CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. The blockbuster musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton. Tickets start at $58.45. broadwayinchicago.com.

Bad Omens: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Do You Feel Love North American Tour,” with support from Beartooth President. Tickets start at $79.05. rosemont.com/allstate.

Creole Stomp: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A rollicking mix of contemporary blues, swamp pop, and traditional Cajun and zydeco dance tunes. $40. metropolisarts.com.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Quigley's Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on their traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Thursday, March 5

Chris Porter: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $29.49. improv.com/chicago.

Circus of Bubbles: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Dazzling circus feats and unbelievable bubble artistry. $14-$24. rauecenter.org.

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: 7 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, March 5-22, in the Studio Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. College Theatre production of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece. Pre-show discussion at 5:45 p.m. March 5 in MAC Room 117, and post-show discussion March 13. $16-$18. atthemac.org.

Cristina Mariani: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $31. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Pat McKillen — Live at the White House: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Barrington's White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Singer-songwriter Pat McKillen brings his signature blend of folk, rock and pop to the stage. $44.52, free for students 18 and younger with paid adult ticket. barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Darcy & Jer “Average at Best Tour”: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $51-$60. jamusa.com.

Ongoing

Brookfield Zoo Free Days: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 28 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Free general admission. Parking and attraction fees apply. brookfieldzoo.org.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”: 10 a.m. Fridays through Sundays through March 28, and Wednesdays and Thursdays starting March 4; plus 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets start at $18.75. marriotttheatre.com.

“Dear Evan Hansen”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 22; plus 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Chicago-area premiere of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical. Tickets start at $31. paramountaurora.com.

“Admissions”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 15; plus 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. This drama examines the lengths we’ll go to to protect our kids and the complicated truths that surface when personal stakes hit close to home. $45. citadeltheatre.org.

“Black Coffee”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 7, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in the Batavia City Hall, third floor, 100 N. Island Ave. Albright Community Theatre production of Agatha Christie's country house murder mystery featuring Hercule Poirot. $18-$23. albrighttheatre.com.

“Little Shop of Horrors”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 and 7 p.m. Thursdays through March 15 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The story of plant store attendant Seymour, his co-worker crush Audrey and the man-eating plant that threatens the world. $78-$101. marriotttheatre.com.