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Spotlight: Glenview’s Oil Lamp Theater examines first love in ‘Mary’s Wedding’

Posted May 21, 2024 6:30 am

Ksa Curry, right, and Rio Ragazzone star in Oil Lamp Theatre's revival of “Mary's Wedding,” a romantic two-hander by Canadian playwright Stephen Massicotte. Courtesy of Gina Nicole Photography

A love story

Oil Lamp Theater revives “Mary’s Wedding,” Stephen Massicotte’s combination love story and memory play about Mary (Ksa Curry) who, on the eve of her wedding, dreams about her first love, Charlie (Rio Ragazzone). Lauren Katz directs the two-hander, which is set during World War I. Previews at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 30-31, and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. June 1. $48 adults, $34 students. (847) 834-0738 or oillamptheater.org.

Sondheim salute

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre concludes its season-long salute to Stephen Sondheim with a revival of “A Little Night Music” from L. Walter Stearns, Eugene Dizon and Libertyville’s Brenda Didier, the creative team responsible for Mercury Theater Chicago’s smash hit “Jersey Boys.” Adapted from Ingmar Bergman’s “Smiles of a Summer Night,” “A Little Night Music” chronicles the romantic entanglements of several couples, including a famous actress and her former lover. Previews at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 24-25 and May 31, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at 721 Howard St., Evanston. The show opens June 1. $30-$59. (773) 939-4102 or theo-u.com.

Court Theatre premieres playwright Nambi E. Kelley's “Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution,” about civil rights leader Stokely Carmichael.

Court Theatre premiere

Tasia A. Jones directs Court Theatre’s premiere of “Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution,” Nambi E. Kelley’s bio-drama about civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael that asks: What does one man mean to the movement and what does the movement mean to one man? Anthony Irons stars.

Previews at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, and May 29-31; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, at 5535 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago. The show opens June 1. $40-$88. (773) 753-4472 or courttheatre.org.

Rhinofest returns

Curious Theatre Branch hosts its 35th Rhinoceros Theater Festival showcasing new works from individuals and ensembles. Productions include a remount of “The Good” by co-founder Jenny Magnus that premiered last month in Chicago. Performances take place at these Chicago venues: Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave.; Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen St.; Labyrinth Arts Club, 3658 N. Pulaski Ave.; Perceptions Theatre, 1825 E. 79th St.; Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St.; and Experimental Sound Studio, 5925 N. Ravenswood Ave. $20, or pay-what-you-can. The festival kicks off from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, May 25, with Full Moon Vaudeville, a music and performance showcase at 1138 N. California Ave., Chicago. Other performances are at 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 30, through June 30. rhinofest.com.

Magician and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong brings his show “The Enigmatist” to The Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Courtesy of Jeff Lorch

Illusions and puzzles at Chicago Shakes

Magician and New York Times crossword creator David Kwong brings “The Enigmatist,” an immersive show incorporating illusions, puzzles and cryptology to Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Previews at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 29-30, at Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. The show opens May 31. Tickets start at $59. (312) 595-5600 or chicagoshakes.com.

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