Joe Turner’s Come And Gone, Congo Square at Goodman, through Feb. 18. This vibrant production echoes the joy and vigor of a young August Wilson discovering his story: no less than the entire African-American Experience. Set in 1910 Pittsburgh. MSB
Lady, Northlight Theatre, through Feb. 25. Author Craig Wright insightfully shows how Iraq has fragmented our country by focusing on the disintegrating friendship of three downstate Illinois hunting pals (Lance S. Baker, Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks). SCM
The Musical of Musicals: The Musical!, Noble Fool at Pheasant Run Resort, through April 21. Musical theater queens will delight in this laugh-filled crash course spoofing the greats of 20th Century musical theater, from Rodgers to Hammerstein to Sondheim. SCM
The Sparrow, The House Theatre at The Viaduct, through Feb. 24. The teenage girl with superpowers will captivate you in this big-hearted, cleverly entertaining show about compassion and redemption. Transfers to Steppenwolf Garage, March 15-April 24. JA
By Jonathan Abarbanel (JA), Mary Shen Barnidge (MSB) and Scott Morgan (SCM)