Saturday
The Glass Menagerie: An all-African American cast performs Yasen Peyankov’s production of Tennessee Williams’ classic drama of a frustrated poet, a pushy mother and a gentleman caller. Through Nov. 9 by the Steppenwolf Theatre for Young Audiences, 1650 N. Halsted St.; $20, 312-335-1650 and www.steppenwolf.org.
Beauty on the Vine: Zak Berkman’s play follows the events in the wake of the murder of a young, female right-wing talk radio star. With Brenda Barrie. Through Nov. 23 by BackStage Theatre Company at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St.; $20, 800-838-3006 and www.brownpapertickets.com.
Sunday
The Brothers Karamazov: The 50th premiere production at Lookingglass is Heidi Stillman’s new version of the iconic Fyodor Dostoevsky novel, and features several Lookingglass ensemble members. Through Dec. 7 at Lookingglass Theatre in Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave.; $30-$50, 312-337-0665 and www.lookingglasstheatre.org.
Wednesday
The Thugs: Adam Bock’s new drama focuses on nastiness at a big law firm. The play was a 2006 hit at the Soho Rep in New York; this is the Midwest premiere. Through Dec. 14 at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway; $25, 773-549-1815 and www.profilestheatre.org.
