Blind Tasting, Live Bait Theatre, through Sept. 28. It’s extended yet again, but Sharon Evans’ smartly crafted tale of wine and romance can’t run forever. Miss this world premiere and you’ll regret it when Jeff Citations are handed out next spring. (Barnidge)
Homebody/Kabul, Steppenwolf Theatre, through Aug. 31. The theater’s air-conditioned, so the weather’s no excuse to miss Tony Kushner’s intelligent, incisive and au courant drama, featuring the outstanding Amy Morton, directed by Frank Galati. (Barnidge)
The Ride Down Mount Morgan, Equity Library Theatre at Breadline, 1801 W. Berenice, through Aug. 31. ELT neatly turns Arthur Miller’s smart, funny 1991 tale of a charming bigamist, his wives, and the nature of deception, self-definition and self-worth.(Abarbanel)
Varekai: Cirque de Soleil, United Center parking lot through Aug. 31. Ethereal, magical, enchanting—and expensive—are just a few words one might use to describe this international phenomenon that has elevated the ancient circus genre to an art form. (Reed)