The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association will present the 2023 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel. From June 2 to June 14, the Bohemian National Hall will feature award-winning performances from the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and the US.
The annual St. Patrick’s Day dyeing of the Chicago River and the opening of a touring Tina Turner musical are among the week’s entertainment highlights.
"Layalina," a play about Iraqi immigrants, makes its world premiere at Goodman Theatre; Chicago Shakespeare Theater founder Barbara Gaines takes her final bow as artistic director by revisiting "The Comedy of Errors"; and Evanston s Music Theater Works revives "Avenue Q."
Aurora s Paramount Theatre revives the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" and Remy Bumppo Theatre revives the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Anna in the Tropics," this week in Chicago-area theater.