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“The King’s Speech”: This based-on-a-true story centers on King George VI as he overcomes his chronic stammer. Through Oct. 20 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier; 312-595-5600 and www.chicagoshakes.com
“Revolution Chicago”: This musical tells the story of how house music united Chicago’s various communities and cultures. Through Sept. 29 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-327-5252 and www.revolutionchi.com/
“Mother of The Maid”: In 1425, young Joan of Arc tells her mother, Isabelle, about her visions. Through Oct. 20 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; 847-673-6300 and www.northlight.org
Saturday
“King Hedley II”: August Wilson’s ninth play in his Century Cycle is about a man piecing his life together after seven years in prison. Through Oct. 13 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave.; 773-753-4472 and www.courttheatre.org
Monday
“Hello Again”: This musical fantasy follows a series of love affairs among 10 characters in different decades within the 20th century. Through Nov. 3 at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 721 Howard St., Evanston; 773-347-1109 and www.theo-u.com
“Bernhardt/Hamlet”: In 1899, actress Sarah Bernhardt shocked audiences when she took on one of the Bard’s most legendary roles. Through Oct. 20 at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; 312-443-3800 and www.goodmantheatre.org
“Equivocation”: After the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to assassinate King James I, a playwright is commissioned to write the event’s “true history.” Through Oct. 20 by Idle Muse Theatre Company at Edge of Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave.; 773-340-9438 and www.idlemuse.org
Wednesday
“Family Drama: 2 Norwegian Plays”: This double bill by Akvavit Theatre will feature two one-act plays, “Goliath” and “The Returning.” Through Oct. 13 by Akvavit Theatre at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave.; 773-334-7728 and www.chicagonordic.org
Thursday
“Every Brilliant Thing”: In this interactive performance, the protagonist guides audiences from her childhood to adulthood in conversation with her mother’s depression. Through Dec. 8 at Windy City Playhouse South, 2229 S. Michigan Ave.; 773-891-8985 and www.windycityplayhouse.com
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“The Raveling”: This avant garde family history drama pulls from the life and experiences of the cast. Through Oct. 13 by Walkabout Ensemble at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-871-3000 and www.victorygardens.org
“X”: A research crew billions of miles from Earth awaits a message from home. Through Oct. 27 by Sideshow Theatre Company at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-871-3000 and www.victorygardens.org