Electricidad, Goodman Theatre, through July 25. Luis Alfaro updates Electra from Greek tragedy to a Latino borderlands barrio, blurring the boundaries between the sacred and profane. Henry Godinez’ direction lends passion and grandeur to the tensions. (Barnidge)
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Steppenwolf, through Aug. 29. An often funny and trenchant observation by Terrance McNally on the yearning for connection in singles, starring incomparable Steppenwolf vet Laurie Metcalf. What more could ya’ want? (Reed)
Weddings of Mass Destruction, GayCo at Victory Gardens, through Aug. 15. Timely, hilarious, and often biting satire and go-for-broke laughs from Chicago’s gay version of Second City. You’ll never forget the Queer Eye send-up! (Reed)
You Can’t Take It With You, Open Eye at Athenaeum, through Aug. 14. A compact and generally charming production that captures the heart of this evergreen Depression Era comedy about a family of peaceable eccentrics. Ah, if life could be like that! (Abarbanel) — By Abarbanel, Barnidge and Reed