advertisement

The Suburbs This Weekend: Rocky Horror, live or on the big screen

Sean’s picks

Sullivan’s pink menu: Go pink at Sullivan’s Steakhouse with a three-course meal for $39.95 that benefits the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Through the end of October, choose from starters such as the wild mushroom bisque with chive-infused oil and Sullivan’s famous iceberg wedge salad. Entree choices include a filet mignon and Cajun-dusted salmon with truffle-red pepper chili butter. Signature sides include the horseradish mashed potatoes, crab fried rice or skillet steak mushroom caps. Dessert options include the bananas foster bread pudding and warm chocolate brownie cake. Locations in Lincolnshire, Naperville and Chicago.

Wilmette Theater Spooktacular Double Features: 1122 Central Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091; Friday, Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Shaun Of The Dead.” Saturday, Oct. 27, 9:30 p.m. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Ghostbusters.” Live Cast and audience participation plus Undead Johnny’s Halloween Costume Contest, Live Comedy from Comedian Chad Briggs. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at door. Prop Kits on sale for $3 each (or 2 for $5!) in lobby before show.

Richard’s picks

Time Warp again: The cross-dressing mad scientist and his creations are back now that Williams Street Repertory revives its 2011 production of “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $22. (815) 356-9212, rauecenter.org or wsrep.org. 8 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 27

Broadway lady: Celebrated Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters (“Into the Woods,” “Song and Dance,” “Mack and Mabel”) performs songs from her illustrious and long career on Broadway and in Hollywood at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $100-$125. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.