Friday
“Avenue Q”: The award-winning show that offers a filthy spin on “Sesame Street” gets a revial in the suburbs. Through June 30 at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 West Campbell St., Arlington Heights; 847-577-2121 and www.metropolisarts.com
“A Little Night Music”: The Sondheim classic, chock full of “Liasons,” is updated for a smaller stage. Through July 8 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave.; 773-404-7336 and www.bohotheatre.com
“Stories of the Body”: Theatre Y plays a compilation of narratives hinged on women’s survival and endurance. Through July 15 at The Ready, 4546 N. Western Ave.; www.theatre-y.com
Thursday
“Bull in a China Shop”: About Face Theatre produces a show about two brilliant women who reimagined and revolutionized women’s education at the turn of the 20th century. Through June 30 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-975-8150 and www.aboutfacetheatre.com
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