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THEATER PREVIEWS AND OPENINGS: JUNE 22- 28
The Art of Adaptation Festival
Theatrical adaptations of non- dramatic material ranging from science and science fiction to political philosophy, mythology and poetry. June 22- 24. City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr, $ 15, $ 20; citylit.org
“The Maids”
In Jean Genet’s drama, two maids fantasize about killing their mistress. Drag artists Patience Darling and Hinkypunk star; Michael Conroy directs. Opens June 22; to July 14. The Artistic Home, 1376 W. Grand, $ 25; theartistichome.org
“Not One Batu”
Hannah Ii- Epstein’s drama, written in Hawaiian Pidgin- English, about the meth epidemic in Hawaii and its impact on families; directed by Rachel Slavick. Previews begin June 22, opens June 27; to July 21. Nothing Without a Company at Berger Park Cultural Center Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan, $ 12.50-$ 30; nothingwithoutacompany.org
One- Minute Play Festival
Very short plays by more than 70 Chicago playwrights. June 26- 27. The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, $ 20; thedentheatre. com
“Peter Pan, A Musical Adventure”
A high- flying musical journey with Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys; directed by Amber Mak. Previews begin June 27, opens July 3; to Aug. 19. Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand, $ 22, $ 34; chicagoshakes. com
“The Roommate”
Jen Silverman’s play looks at how early- life choices can lead to mid- life challenges and the unexpected rewards of bridging the divide; directed by Phylicia Rashad. Now in previews, opens July 1; to Aug. 5. Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, $ 20-$ 93; steppenwolf. org
“Sagittarius Ponderosa”
MJ Kaufman’s play about a man who returns home to Oregon to care for his sick father and finds himself on a journey to uncover the mysteries of the human heart; directed by James Fleming. Previews begin June 27, opens June 30; to July 29. Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr, $ 35, $ 40; visit redtwist. org
“Support Group for Men”
Ellen Fairey’s comedy explores shifting social and gender roles through the lens of four men who gather every Thursday to vent about middle- age maladies; directed by Kimberly Senior. Previews begin June 23, opens July 2; to July 29. Goodman Theatre. 170 N. Dearborn, $ 25-$ 80; goodmantheatre.org
“Tapped for the Very First Time”
A tap celebration of divas and their music including Patti Labelle, Whitney Houston, Madonna and more. June 23, 29. Chicago Tap Theatre at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport, $ 24-$ 65; athenaeumtheatre.org
“Tilikum”
Kristiana Rae Colon’s drama about an imprisoned king explores captivity, savagery and rebellion in a blend of theater, drumming and dance; directed by Lili- Anne Brown. Previews begin June 22, opens June 28; to July 29. Sideshow Theatre at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, $ 20-$ 30; sideshowtheatre.org
“The View Upstairs”
Max Vernon’s musical inspired by the 1973 arson attack at the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant gay bar in New Orleans; directed by Derek Van Barham. Previews begin June 22, opens June 27; to July 22. Circle Theatre at The Broadway, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway, $ 30; circletheatrechicago.org