FRIDAY
Dracula: A different spin on Bram Stoker’s yarn, adapted by The Building Stage and inspired by silent film, graphic novels and physical theater. Through Oct. 18 at The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter St.; $20, 312-491-1369.
SATURDAY
Caroline, or Change: Incredibly, it has taken more than four years for Tony Kushner’s autobiographical Broadway musical to make its Chicago premiere. Court Theatre artistic director Charles Newell takes on a show about social change in 1960s America. E. Faye Butler stars. Through Oct. 19 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.; $40-$60, 773-753-4472.
R.U.R. — Rossum’s Universal Robots: A rare revival for Karel Capek’s weird 1920 play — the coiner of the word “Robot.” Through Oct. 25 by Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway; $20, 773-528-9696.
SUNDAY
Dave DaVinci Saves the Universe: A time-traveler comes back to save himself. Through Nov. 8 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.; $25-$29, 773-251-2195.
The Voysey Inheritance: A young Englishman realizes his family’s money is tainted by corruption. David Darlow and Raymond Fox star for Remy Bumppo. Through Nov. 2 at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.; $35-$45, 773-871-3000.
MONDAY
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Lifeline kicks off its 2008-09 season with a new version of the Oscar Wilde classic of everlasting beauty on a man’s face, while his sin gets transferred to canvas. Kevin Theis directs. Through Nov. 2 by Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.; $30, 773-761-4477.
THURSDAY
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A new Jeffrey Hatcher version of the classic of duality. Multiple actors play Hyde. Jessica Thebus directs. Through Oct. 26 by Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; $35-$50, 847-673-6300.
Our Town: A reprise engagement for David Cromer’s dazzlingly intense version of the iconic Thornton Wilder drama. Tickets were impossible to get during the first run. Through Oct. 26 by the Hypocrites at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.; $20-$25, 774-472-7352.
