Friday
Marvin’s Room: Michael Ryczek directs a new production of the late Scott McPherson’s allegorical drama. The cast includes Redtwist members Jan Ellen Graves and Tommy Lee Johnston. Through Jan. 31 at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.; $22-$30, 773-728-7529 and redtwist.org.
Sunday
Yoni Ki Baat: Rasaka Theatre Company bills itself as the Midwest’s first South Asian-American ensemble. Loosely inspired by “The Vagina Monologues,” it’s an communally penned exploration of female sexuality, probing well beyond the territory of “Sex in the City.” Through Feb. 1 at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway; $20, 312-777-1070 and rasakatheatre.org.
Tuesday
Grease: This touring musical is born of the recent Broadway revival, which was itself born of the notorious TV casting show “You’re the One that I Want.” Through Jan. 18 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.; $26-$85 at 312-902-1400 and broadwayinchicago.com.
Wednesday
Touch: Jessica Hutchinson directs the whimsical play by Toni Press-Coffman about passion, relationships, family and astronomy. “Touch” was the hit of the 2000 Humana Festival in Louisville. Through Feb. 14 by New Leaf Theatre at Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West; $18, 773-516-3546 newleaftheatre.org
Thursday
Miss Saigon: A cast of Broadway veterans headline Rachel Rockwell’s new production of the Vietnam-era musical with the throbbing ballads. Joseph Foronda reprises his memorable role as Engineer. Through March 8 by Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace; $28-$33, 630-530-0111 and drurylaneoakbrook.com.
These Shining Lives: Rachel Walshe directs the socially conscious play by Melanie Marnich about the struggles of the women of the Radium Dial Company in Ottawa, Ill. Through Jan. 31 by Rivendell Theatre Ensemble at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St., $18, 773-334-7728 and rivendelltheatre.net
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival: The annual extravaganza of sketch-comedy groups. Through Jan. 18 at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-327-5252 and ticketmaster.com.
