On stage: CitadelTheatre revives TheChristians; gglasstheatre premieres Bronte's 'Villette'; TheDenTheatre hosts PuppyBowl
Breach of faith? The well-loved pastor of a Christian megachurch causes an uproar in his congregation when he announces he no longer believes in hell in"The Christians," a weighty drama by Lucas Hnath about what happens when long-held beliefs are challenged. Scott Westerman directs Citadel Theatre's production, which stars artistic director Scott Phelps as Pastor Paul.
Previews at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 and 15; Thursday, Feb. 9 and 16; Friday, Feb. 10 and 17; Saturday, Feb. 11; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The show opens Feb. 18. $50-$75. Masks recommended. 337-0665 or lookingglasstheatre.org. Genevieve VenJohnson, left, Elizabeth Laidlaw and Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel co-star in Court Theatre's production of"Fen." - Courtesy of Joe Mazza • A woman in 1980s England believes a new relationship may be her escape from crushing poverty and then deals with the impact of her decision in"Fen," a play by Caryl Churchill, beginning previews Friday, Feb. 10, at Court Theatre. Director Vanessa Stalling's production opens Feb. 18 at 5535 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago.
• A Red Orchid Theater presents two experimental works as part of its Incubator Series. The first one,"Act Five," inspired by Anton Chekhov's"The Cherry Orchard," runs Wednesday, Feb. 15, through March 9 at Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave., Chicago. The second,"Reawakening Desire," inspired by Chekhov's"Uncle Vanya," has a reading on March 5 at A Red Orchid's home, 1531 N. Wells St., Chicago. aredorchidtheatre.org.
• PrideArts Chicago's premiere of"one in two," Donja R. Love's play about the experiences of a young man diagnosed with HIV, begins previews Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago. The show opens Feb. 20. 857-0222 or pridearts.org.
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