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THEATER PREVIEWS AND OPENINGS: APRIL 6- 12
“The Aristophanesathon”
Sean Graney’s four- hour adaptation of the 11 existing comedies of Aristophanes. Previews begin April 6, opens April 15; to May 27, Chopin Theater, 1543 W. Division, $ 60 includes light meal and snacks; the- hypocrites. com
The Bridge Dance Festival
The culmination of four years of Japanese-focused programming at Links Hall, this festival features works by Kaori Seki and Darrell Jones, J’Sun Howard and kabuki artist Rika Lin plus more. April 6- May 6. Links Hall, 3111 N. Western, $ 12-$ 17 ($ 50, $ 60, festival pass); linkshall.org
“The Cake”
Keith Kupferer and Tara Mallen star in Bekah Brunstetter’s timely play about a baker who must re- examine her deeply held beliefs when asked to make a wedding cake for a friend’s daughter and her partner. Previews begin April 8, opens April 18; to May 20. Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge, $ 38; rivendelltheatre.org
“The Doppelganger ( An International Farce)”
Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) stars in the world premiere of Matthew- Lee Erlbach’s farce about the backroom deals that shape our world; directed by Tina Landau. Opens April 15; to May 27. Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, $ 20-$ 99; steppenwolf. org
“Ghosts of War” and “Letters Home”
Wartime tales from soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, presented in rotating repertory. Previews begin April 7, opens April 9 (“Ghosts”) and April 11 (“Letters”); to May 6. Griffin Theatre at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee, $ 30 per play, $ 50 for both; griffintheatre. com
“Lettie”
Boo Killebrew’s drama about a woman who, after serving seven years in prison, struggles to make a fresh start; directed by Chay Yew. Previews begin April 6, opens April 13; to May 6. Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, $ 15-$ 56; victorygardens. org
“Oklahoma!”
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical; directed by Aaron Thielen. Previews begin April 11, opens April 18; to June 10. Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, $ 50$ 60; marriotttheatre. com
“Our Great Tchaikovsky”
Hershey Felder’s new play- with- music features the music of the great Russian composer; directed by Trevor Hay. Previews begin April 11, opens April 15; to May 13. Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, $ 55; steppenwolf. org
Second City e. t. c’s “Gaslight District”
The comedy troupe translates our modern world into the common language of laughter; directed by Annelise Toft. Opens April 6; open run. The Second City’s e. t. c. Theater, 230 W. North, $ 26-$ 48; secondcity. com
“The Sound of Music”
The classic musical inspired by the reallife story of the Von Trapp Family Singers. Opens April 10; to April 15. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, $ 18-$ 85; visit broadwayinchicago. com
“South Pacific”
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical; directed by Victor Malana Maog. Opens April 12; to June 17. Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, $ 47-$ 62; drurylanetheatre.com