MONDAY
“Freud’s Last Session”: The intellect of Sigmund Freud meets that of C.S. Lewis in this new commercial production from New York. Extended run at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave.; $45-$55 at 773-325-1700 and mercurytheaterchicago.com
TUESDAY
“Cascabel”: This widely anticipated (and largely sold out) show stars Chicago chef Rick Bayless, the circus talents of Silverguy Entertainment and Bayless’ food. Through April 22 at Lookingglass Theatre in Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave.; $200-$225 at 312-337-0665 and lookingglasstheatre.org
WEDNESDAY
“Fela!”: The touring musical directed by Bill T. Jones explores the music of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Through April 15 at the Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.; $25-$90 at 800-775-2000 and broadwayinchicago.com
THURSDAY
“The Gospels of Childhood Triptych”: The audience and Poland’s Teatr ZAR swap places over three acts, for a show inspired by ancient Eastern Orthodox music. Through April 1 at the MCA Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave.; $28 at 312-397-4010 and mcachicago.org
