Local Theatre Spotlight

Compiled by Pat J. Daily

Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division, 773-278-1500, chopintheatre.com
The House Theatre of Chicago presents Joe Meno's Star Witness, about a missing child in a small Illinois town. Sean Graney directs. Through May 7: Thu-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM, $25. Tickets here.


"Madness in Miniature is an hour-long line-up of intimate, lush puppetry performances created and performed by Chicago puppet designer and performer Meredith Miller." Through June 23: Thu 10:30 PM, $25. Tickets here.


Polarity Ensemble Theatre (at Josephinum Academy), 1500 N. Bell, www.petheatre.com Laura Sturm directs Bryce Wissel's "existential sci-fi comedy," Ephemera. Through May 1: Fri-Sat 8 PM, Sun 3 PM, $19. Tickets here.


Gorilla Tango Theatre
Gleeks and Freaks: A Glee Burlesque Musical (read Pipeline's review here). Through 4/28: Thu 9:30 PM, Fri 4/15, 9:30 PM, $15.

For April Gorilla Tango Listings, click here.

Polish Music, Chopin & Beyond

In celebration of the anniversary of Polish composer Fredryk Chopin's 200th Birthday, the Chopin Theatre at 1543 W. Division will play host to a piano recital this Sunday along with a brunch and discussion. Click on the poster to enlarge it.

P.S. Chopin has his own Myspace page.