Out on the Town: Theater, comedy and dance productions not to miss in April

April is the perfect time to get out and experience a live production in the suburbs, whether it be theater, dance or a comedy show. Here's a calendar of events not to miss this month.

Sunday, April 2

“Across the Sand, A Passover Theatrical Experience”: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 2 and 9, and 10 a.m. and noon Friday, April 7, at Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. An interactive retelling of the Passover story complete with live music. $17-$25. nbparks.org.

“The 39 Steps”: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. This fast-paced whodunit is a mix of Hitchcock masterpiece, juicy spy novel and Monty Python. $22-$28. steelbeamtheatre.com.

“Avenue Q”: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Music Theater Works' 43rd season begins with the musical comedy that won three Tony Awards. $39-$106. musictheaterworks.com.

“Glengarry Glen Ross”: 2 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 8 at Village Theatre Guild, 2S720 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Village Guild Theatre's production of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about four Chicago real estate agents. $22. villagetheatreguild.com.

Neil Simon's “Rumors”: 2 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 23, plus 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. A dinner party goes hilariously wrong when the host and hostess disappear after one seems to have shot the other. $38, $34 for seniors and students. skokietheatre.org/rumors.html.

Piano Performance by Kaleen Dolan: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. An all-request show performed by dueling piano player and musical director of the Redhead Piano Bar Kaleen Dolan. Bring your song requests. winnetkalibrary.org.

“The Last Supper Chronicles”: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2; 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 6-7; and 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Improv Playhouse, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. An inspirational, sometimes humorous, compelling, “contemporized” version of the last hour of The Last Supper, which connects the 12 disciples' reflections of experiences with the “Teacher.” $17.25 in advance, $20 at the door for adults; $8.75/$10 for students. improvplayhouse.com.

Chubby Checker Dance Party: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. A throwback to the origin of rock 'n' roll with classic songs and iconic dances and an open dance floor. $49. desplainestheatre.com.

Fairytales On Ice: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave., Naperville. Award-winning skaters bring fairy tale characters to life through ice skating, singing and music, featuring stories and characters from “Beauty & The Beast.” Explore the fairy tale land alongside Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood and more. $25-$30. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/event/fairytales-ice.

“The Revolutionists”: 3 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through April 30 at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. A comedy by Lauren Gunderson imagining if former queen Marie Antoinette, playwright Olympe De Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle - four real women who lived in France during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror - had met and exchanged ideas before losing their heads. $30-$45. oillamptheater.org.

Carlos Mencia: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comic Carlos Mencia performs. 18 and older. $28-$39. improv.com/chicago.

Living Last Supper: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church, 236 US Highway 45, Indian Creek. Hear the story of the last hour of the Last Supper as told by St. Mary of Vernon parishioners. Free. maryofvernon.org.

Monday, April 3

Fairytales on Ice: 7 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Fairytales On Ice performs “Beauty and the Beast” featuring new original music, over-the-top set pieces, and world-champion skaters, cirque performers and live singers on ice. $19. desplainestheatre.com.

Thursday, April 6

“The Uninvited”: 3 p.m. Sundays, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, April 6-16, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Guests at a haunted house try to make contact and dark secrets are revealed. $14 for students, $16 for adults. atthemac.org.

T.J. Miller, The Gentle Giant Tour: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. 18 and older. Standup comic T.J. Miller performs. $28-$39. improv.com/chicago.

Blue Oyster Cult: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Heavy-metal pioneers Blue Oyster Cult will perform their classic hits. $52.50-$90. geneseetheatre.com.

Sketch Off!: 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 6 and May 4, at The Bit Theater, 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora. A monthly sketch open mic where anyone can submit their original ideas to see how they play in front of a crowd. Free, but tickets are required. bitimprov.com/tickets.

Still Not Friday Comedy Showcase: 8 p.m. Thursdays at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 Broadway, Aurora. A 21-and-older stand-up comedy showcase featuring three showcased comedians every Thursday night, each doing a 20-minute set. Free. twobrothersbrewing.com.

Friday, April 7

“Boeing, Boeing”: 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Presented by Three Brothers Theatre, this period comedy takes place in the posh apartment of a Paris playboy who is engaged to three international flight attendants who fly in and out of his bachelor pad without ever crossing paths. $20-$30. geneseetheatre.com.

Laugh Out Loud Classic: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 6 (no shows April 28 and 29) at Laugh Out Loud Theater, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Each show features four comedians from Laugh Out Loud's ensemble who have the audience shout out suggestions to create scenes, songs and hilarious games. 7:30 p.m. shows are family-friendly; 9 p.m. shows are for adults. $25. laughoutloudtheater.com/schaumburg.

Play On Performances 2023: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 7-8 and 14-15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. CLC students showcase their abilities as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians. $10 general public, $8 CLC students and staff, teens and ages 65 and older. clcillinois.edu/events/the-arts-events.

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. An exceptionally intelligent 15-year-old boy tries to solve the mystery of a murdered dog. $14 for students, $16 for adults. atthemac.org.

Dwayne Kennedy: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, at CG's Comedy Club, 619 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Stand-up comic, actor and writer Dwayne Kennedy performs. 21 and older. $20. cgscomedyclub.com.

First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions: 8 p.m. Fridays, April 7 and May 5, at the Hemmens Cultural Center Exhibition Hall, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. GreenRoom's improvisers take audience suggestions and stories and turn them into hilarious theater pieces. $18 for adults, $14 for students and seniors. hemm.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales

Saturday, April 8

Nache Mayuri's Duswag: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Nache Mayuri Bollywood Dance School's 10th anniversary celebration show. $10-$35. northshorecenter.org.

Kevin Nealon Live: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at The Vixen, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry. Kevin Nealon performs a stand-up comedy show. Tickets start at $43. vixenmchenry.com.

The Joe Cocker Tribute Band: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. The Joe Cocker Tribute Band performs. $35. metropolisarts.com.

Tuesday, April 11

Silent Film Comedy Night: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. See “Spring Fever” (1927), the story of a shipping clerk who's a natural golfer, whose boss invites him to his country club, with accompaniment provided by organist Jay Warren. $10. arcadalive.com.

Wednesday, April 12

“Madagascar Live!”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Based on the DreamWorks movie. Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. $30-$98. rosemont.com/theatre.

Thursday, April 13

Marlon Wayans: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 13-23, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director Marlon Wayans performs stand-up comedy. 18 and older. $49-$60. improv.com/chicago.

Drew Lynch, Short King Tour: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Stand-up comic Drew Lynch, known for his appearance on “America's Got Talent,” performs. $25-$50. geneseetheatre.com.

“The Porch On Windy Hill”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 13 through May 14, plus 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 23, 29, and May 6; and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 16 (no show April 21), at North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. A young violinist and her boyfriend visit her old family home and an estranged grandfather she's never mentioned. Features bluegrass favorites and American roots music. $35-$55. northshorecenter.org.

Friday, April 14

“Rock of Ages: Youth Edition”: 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Stratford Middle School, 251 Butterfield Drive, Bloomingdale. Stratford Middle School is presenting a family-friendly version of the Broadway musical, full of '80s tributes, including big hair, rad clothes and lots of classic hair-band ballads. No tickets needed. Doors will open 30 minutes before show times. Free. sites.google.com/ccsd93.com/brachmann/musical?authuser=0.

The Best of Second City: 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The next generation of comedians continues the tradition of Second City with their parodies, improv and take on current events. $25. geneseetheatre.com.

“Love, Loss and What I Ate”: 7 p.m. Fridays, April 14 and 21; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, April 15 and 22; and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Mudlark Theater, 1417 Hinman Ave., Evanston. In this new play, written by the actors themselves, the actors used their own family's recipes to inspire them. $20. mudlarktheater.org.

“Mamma Mia”: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14-22, plus 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Woodstock North High School Performing Arts Center, 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock. Woodstock and Woodstock North High School Theater Department present the Broadway hit in which a young bride-to-be schemes to discover the identity of her father to the music of ABBA. $10, $5 for kids and seniors. wnhs7470.booktix.com.

Agatha Christie's “Murder on the Orient Express”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 14-23, plus 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Agatha Christie's classic tale, brought to the stage with a spark of humor by Ken Ludwig's script and presented by Theatre 121. $18-$26. theatre121.org.

“Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, or Off with their Heads and On Again”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 14 through May 6, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A fairy tale for adults in which Alice has been summoned by the citizens of Wonderland to fulfill a prophecy and it becomes clear that Wonderland is not what it seems. $20 general admission, $15 for seniors, students and military. threebrotherstheatre.com.

The Chicago Experience: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. “A Tribute to Rock with Horns.” $35. metropolisarts.com.

Sonya White: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, at CG's Comedy Club, 619 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Stand-up comic Sonya White performs. 21 and older. $20. cgscomedyclub.com.

Lucy's Comedy: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Stand-up comedy with headliner John Knight, featuring Dame Grant and hosted by Tim Piotrkowski. $25, $17.50 for members. rauecenter.org.

Saturday, April 15

Northbrook School of Dance Spring Recital: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15, at Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. $8. nbparks.org.

AIM Spring Showcase: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Three different shows, showcasing the dancer's competition dances. $10 in advance, $12 at the door for general admission; $8/$10 for dancers, students and seniors; free for kids younger than 2. dpparks.org.

Jim Peterik's “Guitar Madness”: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Celebrate Norris' 45th anniversary with Grammy Award-winner, guitarist and composer Jim Peterik's “Guitar Madness,” which combines songs, stories and performances on his many classic rock guitars. $45. norrisculturalarts.com.

“Electric Avenue,” 80s MTV Experience: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Tribute show with music by Thomas Dolby, Soft Cell, Naked Eyes, Eddy Grant, Tears for Fears, Devo, Level 42 and more. $25. geneseetheatre.com.

Broadway in Concert “South Pacific”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15; and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The New Philharmonic performs the music of “South Pacific” live on stage. $67 for adults, $65 for seniors. atthemac.org.

Jumpin' Jack Flash: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Rolling Stones tribute band. $39-$49. gortoncenter.org.

GreenRoom Improv: 8 p.m. Saturdays, April 15 and May 27, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. GreenRoom specializes in a blend of clean, high-energy, multifaceted improv comedy fit for all ages. $13 for kids, $20 for adults. rauecenter.org

Paul Reiser: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser will perform. $38-$56. northshorecenter.org

Sunday, April 16

GiGi's Playhouse “Be-You-Tiful Spring Fashion Show”: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills. Fundraising event featuring lunch, raffle prizes and a fashion show where children and adults that are part of GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County will strut their stuff on the runway, followed by a dance party with a DJ and the models. $65 for adults; $50 for kids 10 and younger. gigisplayhouse.org.

Monday, April 17

Barry Bradford Presents Bob Newhart: 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. For ages 55 and older. The inspiring and hilarious story of the mild-mannered bookkeeper turned comedian. $10-$15. nbparks.org.

Wednesday, April 19

“Airness”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 19 and May 10; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, April 20 through May 21; and 1 p.m. Wednesdays, May 3 and 17, at Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. A woman enters her first air guitar competition and befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion. $20-$40. citadeltheatre.org.

“The Little Mermaid”: Wednesday, April 19, through Sunday, April 30, at Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. The Joffrey Ballet closes 67th season with the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's haunting interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 tragic folk tale. With sets and costumes of the grandest scale, this production is the largest ever mounted by The Joffrey Ballet. Performance times and dates are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19; and Friday-Saturday, April 21-22; and Thursday-Saturday, April 27-29; and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23; and Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30. $36-$195. joffrey.org.

Thursday, April 20

Thursday Night Laughs: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Prairie Center presents its new stand-up comedy series, featuring top area comics. Bar and doors open at 6 p.m. $15. prairiecenter.org.

Shen Yun: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 20-21; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22; and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Experience 5,000 years of Chinese music and dance. $80-$180. rosemont.com.

Friday, April 21

“The Lightning Thief”: 10 a.m. and noon Friday, April 21, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Adapted from the best-selling book by Rick Riordan. $9-$26. northshorecenter.org.

“April Foolishness!”: 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber's Pop-Up Comedy Club and Taste of Things To Come, with stand-up comedy, tastings from local eateries, a cash bar and more. Featuring Rick Young, Bill Bunker and Laura Hugg. $35. lflbchamber.com.

World Ballet Series “Cinderella”: 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A production of the fairy tale mixing the majesty of classical ballet with humor. $35-$85. waukeganil.gov.

Fear No Art Festival: 7:30-11 p.m. Friday, April 21, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The Annual Fear No Art Festival features emerging choreographers, dancers, musicians, singers, actors, photographers, artists, graphic designers and poets. $12; $5 for kids younger than 12; $10 for seniors and military. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

“Jack”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Children's Theatre of Elgin presents the story of Jack, from beanstalks to adventures with Jill to jumping over a candlestick. $14 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. cteelgin.com.

Spring Dance Showcase: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Dance performance in the Belushi Performance Hall. $5 per student, $10 per adult. atthemac.org.

Bob Jay: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, at CG's Comedy Club, 619 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Chicago-based impressionist Bob Jay performs. 21 and older. $20. cgscomedyclub.com.

Saturday, April 22

“Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School”: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave., Naperville. Junie B. Jones shares her hard-won expertise on how to survive school and shows how school is sometimes scary, sometimes fun and always something to sing about. $15 for adults, $10 for children. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.

Storytelling Through Dance, “The Ugly Duckling”: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Dancers from the Salt Creek Ballet Company will share the story of the Ugly Duckling through dance. Attendees will learn basic ballet steps and create their own dance movements for the Ugly Duckling and the Swan. For kids 3-8 with a caregiver. westmontlibrary.org.

Wild Game Dinner and Veterans of Comedy Show: 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Wauconda American Legion Post 911, 515 S. Main St., Wauconda. A comedy show featuring Veterans of Comedy and a wild game dinner prepared by executive chefs Francisco Ocampo-Barrios and Glenn Keenan from Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. Proceeds will support Veterans Path to Hope Outdoors. $75. woodstockilchamber.com.

24-Hour Play Competition Performance: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at McHenry County College, 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake. The Competition challenges groups of two to seven people to write, rehearse and perform a play within 24 hours. Groups will arrive at 6 p.m. Friday, April 21, and work through April 22 until performances begin at 6 p.m. that evening. mchenry.edu.

Sunday, April 23

David Sedaris: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris' newest book, “Happy-Go-Lucky,” debuted at number one on The New York Times best-seller list. Book signing following event. $70-$90. atthemac.org.

Chicago Dance Crash: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Art at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. With their signature blend of jazz, acrobatic and street dance styles, Chicago Dance Crash combines athleticism with accessibility, performing the dance battle “Keepers of the Floor.” $28; $23 for seniors and military; $10 for students. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Dane Cook Presents “The Perfectly Shattered Tour”: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Comedian and actor Dane Cook performs. $59-$99. geneseetheatre.com.

Wednesday, April 26

“Girls Night, The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. This musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present and look to the future. Suggested for ages 13 and older. $39. arcadalive.com.

Thursday, April 27

“Girls Night, The Musical”: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. This musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present and look to the future. Suggested for ages 13 and older. $39. desplainestheatre.com.

Friday, April 28

Nick Swardson: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 28-29, and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Comedian, actor and writer/producer Nick Swardson will perform. 18 and older. $39-$55. improv.com.

“Swan Lake”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28; and Wednesday, April 29, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Performed by the Salt Creek Ballet. $30-$38. atthemac.org.

Comedy Dance Chicago: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Laugh Out Loud Theater, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Combines sketch, physical comedy and dance along with word play, music and overall goofiness, with some audience participation. $25. laughoutloudtheater.com/schaumburg.

Hiplet Ballerinas: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The Hiplet Ballerinas will perform. $35. eccartscenter.org.

“A Midsummer Night's Dream”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 28 through May 7, at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC's production of Shakespeare's classic play. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. eccartscenter.org.

Matt Bergman: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 28-29, at CG's Comedy Club, 619 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Comedian Matt Bergman performs. 21 and older. $20. cgscomedyclub.com.

Comedian Brian Regan: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Comedian Brian Regan performs. $59. arcadalive.com.

Saturday, April 29

“Tied Up In Knotts” Live in Person With Karen Knotts: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Karen Knotts tells stories about her legendary comedian dad, Don Knotts. $27. classiccinemas.com.

Dance & Music Academy Presents “Cinderella”: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Enjoy a story, dance lesson and performances from the Dance and Music Academy's spring performance of “Cinderella.” Tickets required; arrive 20 minutes early for a ticket. Preference given to GPL cardholders. Free. glenviewpl.org.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre will present magnetic human stories that are both new and deeply familiar. skokielibrary.info.

“Grow a Garden With Spark the Firefly”: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest. A fun interactive theater show featuring music, poetry and movement. lakeforestlibrary.org.

Josh Blue: 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at The Vixen, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry. Comedian Josh Blue's “As Not Seen on TV Tour.” 21 and older. Tickets start at $20. vixenmchenry.com.

My Kosher Lady: 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, at Forest View Theater, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Theater Studio “Bravo” presents a comedic play in Russian. $40. Buy tickets at brownpapertickets.com.

“Instant Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Laugh Out Loud Theater, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Laugh Out Loud comedians improvise games and songs. $25. laughoutloudtheater.com/schaumburg

Sunday, April 30

“Between Two Comets”: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. The Life of Mark Twain with Terry Lynch. $10-$15. norrisculturalarts.com.

“The Sixties Show”: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A unique, high-energy, multimedia show about time traveling back to the 1960s with live music, special effects, narration, '60s audio and newsreel footage and a light show. The band features former band members of The Who, Bob Dylan's band and NBC TV's “Saturday Night Live” band. arcadalive.com/event/the-sixties-show.