Curtain call
Theater previews and openings Feb. 6-13:
‘A Doll’s House’
Henrik Ibsen’s classic about a young housewife trapped in the patriarchal world of 1870s Norway who questions what she really wants; directed by Lauren Shouse. Previews begin Feb. 6, opens Feb. 10; to March 22. Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, $43, $46; raventheatre.com
‘Frindle’
An adaptation of Andrew Clements’ children’s book about a boy who invents a new word. Opens Feb. 11; to Feb. 21. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights, $12, $14; metropolisarts.com
‘Graveyard Shift’
Korde Arrington Tuttle’s drama, loosely inspired by the legacy of Sandra Bland, looks at how we navigate a world full of fear; directed by Danya Taymor. Previews begin Feb. 7, opens Feb. 18; to March 8. Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, $15$45; goodmantheatre.org
‘Madama Butterfly’
Giacomo Puccini’s opera about a geisha who falls in love with and marries an American naval lieutenant, a union that leads to disaster. Opens Feb. 6; to March 8. Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker, $39-$299; lyricopera.org
‘Men Are from Mars — Women Are from Venus Live!’
A comedy that’s a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up based on the best-selling book. Opens Feb. 11; to Feb. 23. Broadway Playhouse, Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut, $69; broadwayin chicago.com
‘Nine the Musical’
A concert staging of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s musical based on Federico Fellini’s film “8 1/2”; directed by Jeffrey Cass. Feb. 7-9. Brightside Theatre at Madden Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville, $25-$35; brightside theatre.com
‘The Princess & the Pea’
The prince is seeking a bride but will his true love, an ordinary young maiden, pass the test planned by the persnickety queen? Directed by Aaron Thielen. Previews
begin Feb. 7, opens Feb. 15; to April 19. Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, $18.23; marriotttheatre.com
‘The Secret of My Success’
World premiere of Michael Mahler, Alan Schmuckler, Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen’s new musical based on the film about a young Midwesterner who moves to New York City to start his dream job; directed by Gordon Greenberg. Previews begin Feb. 12, opens Feb. 21; to March 29. Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora, $36-$74; paramountaurora.com
‘Shear Madness’
The comic murder mystery follows the story of a crime committed at the Shear Madness salon; directed by Warner Crocker. Previews begin Feb. 7, opens Feb. 16; to March 29. Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, $40-$80; mercurytheaterchicago.com
‘Summer — The Donna Summer Musical’
Colman Domingo, Robert Cary and Des McAnuff’s musical with songs by Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Paul Jabara and others tells the story of the singer who went from gospel choir to become a dance floor diva, all the way breaking through barriers and becoming an icon. Previews begin Feb. 12, opens Feb. 13; to Feb. 23. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph, $27-$100; broadwayinchicago.com
Mary Houlihan, For the Sun-Times