5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Posted October 27, 2017 1:00 am

Daily Herald staff report

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans performs this weekend at Schaumburg's Improv Comedy Showcase. Associated Press, 2015

If you've had your fill of pumpkin patches and want a little grown-up time, we've got a few ideas. Catch a musical, enjoy a nostalgic concert or laugh along to Marlon Wayans this weekend in the suburbs.

Here are five suggestions. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

'Newsies' at Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is staging the regional premiere of "Newsies," the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by a New York City newsboys strike. Courtesy of Marriott Theatre

Catch the regional premiere of "Newsies" at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The Tony Award-winning musical, adapted from the 1992 film, was inspired by New York City newsboys who went on strike in 1899 after publishers raised distribution prices at the sellers' expense. $50-$60. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27; 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.

'42nd Street' at Drury Lane Theatre

Fancy footwork: Enjoy the tap-heavy musical "42nd Street" at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. It's the story of a chorus girl who gets her big Broadway break when the leading lady sprains her ankle. $42-$62. (630) 530-0111 or drurylane.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27; 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28; 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.

Marlon Wayons at Improv Comedy Showcase

Standup gig: Laugh along when actor and comedian Marlon Wayans ("A Haunted House," "Marlon") performs a series of standup shows this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $38-$49. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28; 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.

Halloween Witchcraft Beer Fest

Costumes and craft beer: Celebrate Halloween with other grown-ups at the Kane County Cougars' Halloween Witchcraft Beer Fest, at Northwestern Medicine Field, 34w002 Cherry Lane, Geneva. More than 20 local craft breweries are featured, and the fest includes a costume contest and visiting food trucks. $45-$55 (includes souvenir pint glass); $20 designated driver. (630) 232-8811 or kccougars.com. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

'Ladies of the '80s' at Genesee Theatre

Debbie Gibson heads to the Genesee Theatre Saturday with Lisa Lisa and Jody Watley for the "Ladies of the '80s Tour." Associated Press File Photo, 2013

Ladies of the '80s: Relive hits from the days of big hair and bold colors with the "Ladies of the '80s" tour at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Three of the decade's biggest entertainers - Debbie Gibson ("Shake Your Love," "Lost in Your Eyes"), Lisa Lisa ("Lost in Emotion") and Jody Watley ("Looking for a New Love") perform. $45-$79. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

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