Sunday picks: Catch Pablo Francisco's impressions at Schaumburg Improv
Vivid impressions
Comedian and vocal impressionist Pablo Francisco returns for a run of standup performances at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25
Royal fairy tale
Next up at the Marriott Theatre is a young audiences production of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes." Declan Desmond plays 14-year-old emperor Marcus the Third, who orders ornate attire in an effort to feel more confidant in his new role. Garrett Lutz plays Arno, the mop boy who sees the situation as it really is. Amanda Tanguay directs and choreographs. Previews at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The show opens March 3 and continues through May 12. $18.23. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com.
Henson fantasy
Before a restored print is released on Blu-ray later this year, the 1982 Jim Henson fantasy film "The Dark Crystal" will return to theaters nationally for a series of special screenings. Prices vary by venue, but largely $14. For locations and prices, visit fathomevents.com. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25
Sibling comedy
After their gambler father dies, three estranged sisters meet in a Reno, Nevada, hotel room to grieve his death and reconnect with each other in Lisa Eisenstein's comedy "Three the Hard Way." Ann Keen directs Steel Beam Theatre's production, which stars Amanda Tomczak, Jessica McCartney and Georgann Charuhas. 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $22-$28. (630) 857-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, and continuing through March 18
Concert highlights
Winter Wonder Rock, featuring The King of Mars, Wilde, Tomorrow Never Dies, Observing With Annie, Could've Been Worse, The Recall, Endearme, Abzu, Black Water Reservoir, Social Que, The Remnant: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Reggies Rock Club, 2109 S. State St., Chicago. $10-$15. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Rhythm Rockets: 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $7-$12. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Ezra Furman and The Visions, Saint Pe, Anna Burch: 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. $16-$20. (312) 526-3851 or thaliahallchicago.com.
Stu Hamm, Sons of Ra: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Reggies Rock Club, 2109 S. State St., Chicago. $20. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Replay: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Peggy Kinnane's, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.
Mer's Music Showcase: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Free. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Eidola, Capstan, Andrés, When We Was Kids, Davlin: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $12. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
Old 97's, Cody Canada & The Departed, Matthew Ryan: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. $25-$60. (312) 526-3851 or thaliahallchicago.com.
The Robert Cray Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, march 1, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
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