Theater openings Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Friday

“Marisol”: Promethean Theatre Ensemble presents Jose Rivera’s absurdist tale about a New Yorker who finds herself in the middle of a battle to save the universe. Through Nov. 26 at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St.; www.prometheantheatre.org

“Yerma”: Theatre Y and Red Tape Theatre adapt Federica Garcia Lorca’s tragic play about a wife desperate to become a mother. Through Dec. 10 at The Ready, 4546 N. Western Ave.; www.theatre-y.com

Saturday

“Marie Christine”: BoHo Theatre stages Michael John LaChiusa’s musical that begins in the prison cell of a fallen voodoo queen. Through Dec. 10 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-975-8150 and www.bohotheatre.com

Sunday

“Wedding Band”: An interracial marriage causes controversy in Alice Childress’ drama, set in 1918 South Carolina. Through Dec. 17 at The Artistic Home, 1376 W. Grand Ave.; 866-811-4111 and www.theartistichome.org

Monday

“Welcome to Jesus”: Southern Gothic style storms a Texas football town in this world premiere. Through Dec. 3 at American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St.; 773-409-4125 and www.atcweb.org

“Yasmina’s Necklace”: An Iraqi artist finds a new home in Chicago and fights for a chance at happiness in Rohina Malik’s play. Through Nov. 19 at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; 312-443-3800 and www.goodmantheatre.org

Thursday

“School of Rock”: The tour of the Broadway musical (based on the hit film) about guitar-shredding elementary school students brings the band to Chicago. Through Nov. 19 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; 800-775-2000 and www.broadwayinchicago.com