SATURDAY
Key Exchange: The environmental-theater specialists of Theatre-Hikes present an off-Broadway play about swinging New York singles — set on the bike path in New York’s Central Park and here performed outdoors at the Morton Arboretum. Following the show, cast and audience enjoy a picnic together in the Arboretum’s main picnic area, replete with “New York-style” cocktails. Through Sept. 20 by Theatre-Hikes at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle; $40-$47, 630-725-2066 and www.theatre-hikes.org.
Much Ado About Nothing: This family-friendly show is a 90-minute version of the famed Shakespearean comedy abut two couples and a wedding, performed outdoors in various Chicago parks over the summer. Through Aug. 3 at various locations; free, 773-764-9916 and www.grounduptheatre.com.
WEDNESDAY
Hay Fever: Jim Schneider directs Circle Theatre’s new production of the seasonally apt comedy by Noel Coward. Through Aug. 24 by Circle Theatre, 7300 W. Madison St., Forest Park; $26, 708-771-0700 and www.circle-theatre.org
Gutenberg! The Musical! A musical comedy. Through July 27 at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St.; $35, 312-988-9000 and www.theroyalgeorgetheatre.com.
THURSDAY
Tick, Tick … Boom: Frank Pullen directs another Chicago production of Jonathan Larson’s oft-revived, autobiographical rock musical about struggling young artists in New York. Through Aug. 2 by Journeymen at Berger Park Coach House Theater, 6219 N. Sheridan Rd.; $20, 773-857-5395 and www.thejourneymen.org.
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