Kink, Annoyance Theatre, through March 6. Men aren't the only comedians who do ribald sexual humor, as writer/actors Mikala Bierma, Christina Boucher and Rachel Farmer all hilariously show in this musical about so-called suburban sexual repression. SCM
Macbeth, City Lit Theatre, through Feb 21. Something bloody wicked this way comes. And since it's directed by Chicago Shakespeare veteran Susan Hart, we expect said wickedness to be well-played even as things go south for this Scottish thane. CS
Mary's Wedding, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble at the Raven Complex, through Feb. 20. Canadian playwright Stephen Massicotte admits to writing this play to impress a girl ( in the beginning, anyway ) , but there's nothing mawkish or adolescent about this historical romance set amid the terrible upheaval of World War One. MSB
The Year of Magical Thinking, Court Theatre, through Feb. 14. Writer Joan Didion began a spiritual and intellectual journey when her husband died as their daughter faced catastrophic illness. Formidable Mary Beth Fisher channels Didion in this solo work. JA
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