Desdemona, at National Pastime Theatre through Nov. 21. What if Noel Coward had written Othello? This all-female ensemble explores the possibilities in an evening of classical burlesque—complete with risqué ditties and Charleston dancing. (Barnidge)
The Lion In Winter, TimeLine (sic) Theatre, through Nov. 30. If 12th Century Europe is a jungle, David Parkes’ Henry II is every inch the king of beasts and Ann Wakefield, the stubborn thorn in his paw—so James Goldman speculates in his historical romance. (Barnidge)
Nickel and Dimed, Naked Eye at Steppenwolf, through Nov. 30. Joan Holden’s thoughtful adaptation of Barbara Ehrenreich’s book, chronicling her life undercover in the minimum wage realm, makes for thought-provoking theater. (Reed)
With or Without Wings, Mookie Jam at the Storefront, through Nov. 22. Mierka Girten’s incredible one woman show chronicling her battle with, and journey toward acceptance of, multiple sclerosis is hilarious, touching, and refreshingly devoid of self-pity. (Reed)