FRIDAY
“Water Fools” (Fous de Bassin): The French troupe Ilotopie performs a spectacular aquatic spectacle atop the waters of Lake Michigan, bringing temporary life to the east end of Navy Pier. Sundown (about 9:15 p.m.) Friday and Saturday on Navy Pier; free general admission as space permits. More information at chicagoshakes.com.
SATURDAY
“Married Alive!” Rachel Rockwell directs a new production of this contemporary musical by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto about love, marriage and the perils thereof. The cast includes the young up-and-comer Megan Long. Through Oct. 31 at Noble Fool Theatricals, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles; $28-$39 at 630-584-6342 and noblefool.org
THURSDAY
“Under Milk Wood”: In a new addition to the Loop’s late-summer theater offerings, Paul S. Holmquist directs Caffeine Theatre’s new production of the beloved Welsh drama by Dylan Thomas. Through Sept. 27 at Storefront Theater in the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph St.; $20 at 312-742-8497 and dcatheater.org
