FRIDAY
Bleacher Bums: A new production of the iconic Organic Theater Company play about Chicago Cubs fans in their natural habitat. Through Sept. 6 at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; $27, 847-577-2121.
Glengarry Glen Ross: Ssh! Don’t tell Mamet. Redtwist is producing a “gender-blind” production of the famous drama of stressed-out salesmen living the underbelly of the American Dream. Brian Parry plays Shelley Levene, Erin Shelton is John Williamson, Jacqueline Grandt is Ricky Roma and Jeff Helgeson is James Lingk. Through Aug. 24 by Redtwist (formerly Actors Workshop), 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.; $22-$30, 773-728-7529.
Dangerous Beauty: In one of the biggest openings of the summer, the American Musical Theatre Project at Northwestern University debuts a new musical based on the 1998 movie and featuring a score that draws from Renaissance, rock n’ roll and classical influences. Music is by Michele Brourman and lyrics by Amanda McBroom (“The Rose”). Through Aug. 17 by American Musical Theatre Project at Ethel M. Barber Theatre, 1949 Campus Drive, Evanston; $30, 847-491-7282.
Dancing at Lughnasa: Belinda Bremner directs an outdoor production of Brian Friel’s well-loved drama about five Irish sisters. Through Aug. 23 by Oak Park Festival Theatre in Austin Gardens, 100 N. Forest Ave., Oak Park; $22-$27, 708-445-4440.
MONDAY
The Birthday Party: Fresh from its triumphs at the Jeff Awards, the Signal Ensemble Theatre presents a 50th anniversary production of the menacing Harold Pinter classic. Aaron Snook directs. Through Aug. 30 at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.; $15-$20, 773-278-1500.
WEDNESDAY
Suddenly Last Summer: A reprise stand for Shattered Globe’s critically acclaimed revival of the brooding Tennessee Williams drama. Through Aug. 3 at Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive (at Fullerton); $17.50, 312-742-7994.
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