Mary Houlihan - For the Sun-Times

The Shindellas in concert, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ the stage musical, and three world premieres at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago are among the highlights in the week ahead.
Chance the Rapper at the Ramova and a Presidents Day celebration at the Chicago History Museum are among the highights in the week ahead.
Mary Zimmerman’s ‘Magic Flute,’ a concert by Nashville’s Sarah Jarosz and the Chicago Botanic Garden’s orchid show are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.
‘Richard III’ at Chicago Shakespeare, Madonna at the United Center and ‘Circusville’ at Chicago Children’s Museum are among the highlights in the week ahead.
While Delany has carved out a successful career in film and television, new creative possibilities keep bringing her back to live theater.
The ‘Illinoise’ musical, the boxing opera ‘Champion’ and a background singer’s headlining concert are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.
The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, a play starring Dana Delany and a ‘Ted Lasso’ star’s comedy shows are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.
The Fillet of Solo Festival, Allison Russell in concert, and MLK Day celebrations are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.
The Young Playwrights Festival, Smokey Robinson in concert, winter flower shows, and Handel’s “Messiah” at Symphony Center are among the highlights in the coming weeks.