Sondheim: 80: The titan of American musicals celebrates his octogenarian status with this gala benefit at the Ravinia Festival, where his work has long been a seasonal highlight. 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park; $25-$125 at 847-266-5100 or ravinia.org
Kita y Fernanda: Tanya Saracho is, without doubt, one of the most prolific playwrights to emerge from Chicago in recent years. It’s fitting that “Kita y Fernanda,” which earned a Jeff nomination for best new work, opens the doors for Waukegan’s new Clockwise Theatre. The story of a wealthy Mexican immigrant girl in a Texas border town, her depressed mother, and their relationships with the family maid and her strong-willed daughter premiered in 2008 at 16th Street Theater in Berwyn. Doug McDade directs. Friday through Aug. 15 at Clockwise Theatre, 114 S. Genesee St., Waukegan; $15 at 800-838-3006 or clockwisetheatre.org
Peter Pan: Neverland is closer than you think, nestled in the lovely confines of the Morton Arboretum. Lavina Jadhwani directs J.M. Barrie’s classic. This ambulatory production offers a “low impact” version on Sundays, suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Sunday through Aug. 29 at Morton Arboretum in Lisle; $19 adults, $13 children (includes admission to the rest of the Arboretum) at 630-725-2066 or mortonarb.org
The 50 Minute Midsummer Night’s Dream: First Folio offers a family-friendly version of the Bard’s popular comedy. Sunday only at First Folio Theatre, Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook; $5 at 630-986-8067 or firstfolio.org
Cinderella: A musical pastiche of the fairy tale by Chicago Kids Company. Tuesday through Aug. 14 at Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette; $12 at 847-251-7424 or wilmettetheatre.com
