Theater
- Composer Pete Townshend and director Des McAnuff, both Tony Award-winners, bring new vision to “The Who’s Tommy,” the band’s 1969 rock concept album, and find powerful resonance for today in the story of young Tommy whose knack for pinball takes him from adolescent to celebrity savior. From June 13-July 23 at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. Tickets: $30+. Visit goodmantheatre.org.
- Stew and Heidi Rodewald’s comedy-drama rock musical, “Passing Strange,” follows a young bohemian who charts a journey of self-discovery towards personal and artistic authenticity. Tim Rhoze directs. From June 9-July 30 at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 721 Howard, Evanston. Tickets: $40-$85. Visit theo-u.com.
- In Aurin Squire’s play, “Obama-ology,” an African-American college grad takes a job with the 2008 Obama campaign and finds himself on the troubled streets of Cleveland where he knocks on doors, fends of cops and questions his own racial and sexual identity. Bria Walker directs. From June 10-25 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes, Evanston. Tickets: $30. Visit fjtheatre.com.
- Len Foote and Scott OKen’s comedy, “Lane Call,” is set at a health and beauty store, where the employees prepare the store for a big inspection, look forward to an after-work party and maybe figure out the future. OKen directs. From June 9-July 22 at Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard. Tickets: $25. Visit thefactorytheater.com.
- Will Clinger and Kelly Anne Clark star in “Being Seen,” Richard Gustin’s comedy about an actor who answers an audition notice and finds herself navigating the director’s outlandish creative process. Gustin directs. From June 14-July 2 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $35. Visit thedentheatre.com.
