Theater Events
OPENING OCT. 16
WHAT: “NOISES OFF”
WHEN: Friday through Oct. 25
WHERE: Cosman Theater, 12015 Mill St., Huntley
ABOUT: Production’s fall play about a troupe of actors preparing their show for the road. Some material not appropriate for children younger than 13.
SCHEDULE: 7 p.m. Oct. 16-17; 3 p.m. Oct. 18; 7 p.m. Oct. 23-24; 3 p.m. Oct. 25. GreenRoom
TICKETS: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students
INFO: www.greenroomtheater.com
WHAT: “THE ODD COUPLE” (The Female Version)
WHEN: Friday through Oct. 24
WHERE: Woodstock High School’s Anthony F. Casalino Black Box Theater, 501 W. South St., Woodstock
ABOUT: By Neil Simon. Woodstock High School and District 200 presentation. Olive and Florence have been friends for years, but they learn the differences that made them friends drive them over the edge when they come to live with each other.
SCHEDULE: 7 p.m. Oct. 16; 2 & 7 p.m. Oct. 17; 3 p.m. Oct. 18 and 7 p.m. Oct. 24.
TICKETS: $10 adults, $5 seniors and students
INFO: 815-337-7469
THEATER CALENDAR
McHenry County
“BREAKING LEGS”: through Oct. 24, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Woodstock Musical Theatre Company comedy presentation. The story takes place in an Italian restaurant owned by a successful mobster and managed by his beautiful daughter. Her former college professor arrives to ask for money to produce his new play. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors and students at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
“DRACULA”: 7 p.m. Oct. 23; 2 p.m. Oct. 24; 7 p.m. Oct. 30; 2 & 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Woodstock High School’s Auditorium Stage, 501 W. South St., Woodstock. Woodstock High School and District 200 present an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” by Steven Dietz. No patron younger than 13 will be admitted without a parent. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 seniors and students at 815-337-7469.
“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”: Oct. 30 through Nov. 8, Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley. Students ages 8-18 of Christian Youth Theater Chicago (McHenry) present Disney’s “High School Musical.” Schedule: 9:30 & 11:45 a.m. Oct. 29; 7 p.m. Oct. 30; 2 & 6 p.m. Oct. 31; 2 p.m. Nov. 1; 9:30 & 11:45 a.m. Nov. 3; 7 p.m. Nov. 6; 2 & 6 p.m. Nov. 7; 2 p.m. Nov. 8. Tickets: $8-$12 in advance, $2 extra at the door. Tickets and information: 847-516-2298 or www.cytchicago.org.
“NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED”: 8 p.m. Oct. 23-24, 30-31, Memorial Hall Civic Theatre, 10308 Main St., Richmond. Theatre Undreground presentation. A comedy about a little old rock band that gets eaten alive by the music industry. Tickets: $10 a person ($2 of each ticket sold will be donated to Transitional Living Services in Hebron to help homeless veterans). Tickets and information: 815-206-4759 or www.theaterundreground.com.
Kane County
“CAPITOL STEPS - OBAMA MIA!”: 8 p.m. Oct. 23, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Capitol Steps satire group puts the “mock” in democracy. Tickets: $25.50-$30.50, $35.50 at 630-896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
FALL FOR THE ARTS, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 24, Visual & Performing Arts Center and Culinary Arts Center at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of ECC featuring visual arts, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on projects, food and family-friendly performances. Free. Information: 847-214-7838 or www.elgin.edu/arts.
“MUSIC MAN JR.”: Oct. 22-25, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Children’s Theatre of Elgin presentation featuring 76 Fox Valley children and youth in the school adaptation of the 1959 hit musical. Schedule: 7 p.m. Oct. 22-24; 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $7 groups of 20 or more for the Oct. 22 performance. Tickets and information: 847-931-5900 or www.cteelgin.com.
“ROMEO & JULIET”: Oct. 23 through Nov. 8, Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin. Janus Theatre presentation. Shakespeare’s timeless story about tragic young love gets a new look in this all-female production. Fast-paced and intense, this modern dress version of the play promises to shed new light on this classic love story. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $15 at the door. Reservations and information: 847-841-1713 or www.janustheatre.wordpress.com.
TAP DOGS, 8 p.m. Oct. 16, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. An international sensation of male dancers created by Olivier Award-winning choreographer Dein Perry. Tickets: $45.50-$55.50 at 630-896-6666 or www.paramountaurora.com.
