Familiar, Steppenwolf Theatre, through Jan. 13. The wedding party includes three generations, two races (one, South African immigrants), it’s snowing and everything still ends happily—what better way to welcome the new year? MSB
Women of Soul, Black Ensemble Theatre, through Jan. 27. If you’re hoarse from caroling and Auld Lang Synes, let the powerhouse divas of Black Ensemble do the vocal work (but get your hands ready for some aerobic applause). MSB
—By Mary Shen Barnidge