The Cider House Rules, Parts 1 & 2, Famous Door Theatre at Victory Gardens, through April 6. Hurry to see both parts of this heartwarming 70-year saga of courage and humanity, adapted from the John Irving novel and beautifully staged and acted. (Barnidge)
Dinner With Friends, Goodman Theatre, through April 5. Donald Marguiles’ Pulitzer Prize play finally makes it to Chicago. I saw it in New York and loved its heartfelt, witty examination of contemporary relationships, what makes them work … and fail. (Reed)
Mr. Kolpert, A Red Orchid Theater, through March 30. It’s hooray for homicide as bored white-collar drones revel in thrill-kill kicks. (Barnidge)
Money, Remy Bumppo at the Storefront Theatre, through March 29. Does she love him for who he is, or only for his fortune? Edward (‘It was a dark and stormy night’) Bulwer-Lytton’s savory Victorian social comedy was the Joe Millionaire of 1840. (Abarbanel)
by Abarbanel, Barnidge and Reed