Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, At Play Productions at Theater on The Lake, June 29-July 3. Laura Jacqmin reveals the timely wisdom lurking within corporate culture, as reflected in the microcosm of the tooth industry, in this third-time revival of last summer’s smash hit. MSB
A Doll’s House, Infamous Commonwealth Theatre at Theater on The Lake, June 22-26. Ibsen’s classic 19th century proto-feminist drama gets updated to the 1960s Mad Men era in this revival specially picked to be reprised for summer audiences. SCM
Fifty Words, Profiles Theatre, through June 26. The kid’s away and ‘rents will play. Michael Weller’s violent, sexy, graphic drama examines the withholding of emotional and physical intimacy. The script is too telescoped but phenomenal acting carries the day. JA
A Twist of Water, Route 66 Theatre at the Mercury, through June 26. Chicago’s historical legacy comes to the aid of lovers and families in what may prove to be Chicago’s next breakout hit, following in the wake of Osage County and Chad Deity. MSB
—By Abarbanel, Barnidge
and Morgan