Best bets: Beatles tribute in Elgin & comedian Jim Flannigan at Zanies in Rosemont

Posted March 01, 2020 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

“In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles” tours to the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on Wednesday, March 4.

Jamaica to the U.K.

Three interconnected stories between Jamaica and the United Kingdom are explored in the drama “Small Island.” The National Theatre Live taping of Helen Edmundson's stage adaptation of Andrea Levy's novel will be screened at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $24. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8

Author Erik Larson will discuss "The Splendid and the Vile" during an Anderson's Bookshop-sponsored appearance Wednesday, March 4, at North Central College. Courtesy of Benjamin Benschneider

Churchill history

Author Erik Larson (“The Devil in the White City”) turns his attention to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in “The Splendid and the Vile.” Larson discusses his work and signs copies of his new book as part of an Anderson's Bookshop-sponsored event at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $38 admission for one; $48 ticket package for two (both include one copy of the book). (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4

Fab Four memories

See the “Fab Four” through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein in the touring tribute show “In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles” at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $35-$75. (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4

Jamar Roberts' "Ode" receives its Chicago premiere during the return engagement of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Courtesy of Paul Kolnik/Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Premieres and classics

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with repertory dance programs featuring many Chicago premieres and a few classics. These include Donald Byrd's “Greenwood” (inspired by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre), Jamar Roberts' “Ode,” Darrell Grand Moultrie's “Ounce of Faith” and more starting Wednesday at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $35-$120. (312) 341-2310 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, March 4-6; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7; and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8

Jim Flannigan's upcoming performances at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont are set to be captured for a comedy album.

Comedy preservations

Comedian Jim Flannigan is set to record a new comedy album during his run of standup shows starting Wednesday at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $25 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 4-5; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 6; and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7

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