The world’s changing, bro. This summer, Goodman Theatre premieres Support Group for Men, a new comedy by Ellen Fairey, directed by Kimberly Senior. Fairey, whose work has been hailed "a must-see for anyone who follows important new plays" (Chicago Tribune), explores shifting social and gender roles through the lens of four men who gather every Thursday night to vent about middle-aged maladies. Support Group for Men was developed in the Goodman’s 2016 New Stages Festival and features a 7-member cast including Anthony Irons as Delano; Ryan Kitley as Brian; Keith Kupferer as Roger; Jeff Louis Kurysz as Alex; Tommy Rivera-Vega as Kevin; Sadieh Rifai as (Officer Delgado) and Eric Slater as (Officer Novack).

Lifeline Theatre presents Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere, adapted by ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric and directed by Pegasus Theatre Executive Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan. Kauzlaric’s adaptation of Neverwhere premiered at Lifeline in 2010 and garnered three Non-Equity Jeff Awards (New Adaptation, Scenic Design, and Sound Design). After receiving dozens of productions across the U.S., Canada, England, and Ireland, Neverwhere returns home for the first time, with an entirely new production helmed by Duncan.

The story of visionary architect Daniel H. Burnham and Chicago’s great World’s Fair comes to life in Lost and Found Productions’ world premiere musical BURNHAM’S DREAM: THE WHITE CITY, with book and lyrics by June Finfer, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Doyle, direction by Erik Wagner, music direction by Paul W. Thompson and choreography by Jessica Texidor. Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the 1893 World’s Fair, this lively new musical will play June 2 – July 1, 2018 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

The Gift Theatre is pleased to continue its 17th season with William Shakespeare’s HAMLET. Directed by guest artist Monty Cole, this production of the Bard’s great tragedy will crack open the mind of one of western drama's most fascinating and complex characters. HAMLET will play June 1 – July 29, 2018 at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood.

Chicago Children’s Theatre (www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org), the largest professional theater company devoted exclusively to families in Chicago, has announced its 2018-19 season.

The Factory Theater presents the world premiere of The Adventures of Spirit Force Five, playing June 29 – August 11 at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. The new play is written by Jill Oliver and directed by Spenser Davis. Previews are Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 1 at 3 p.m. Opening night is Friday, July 6 at 8 p.m. Performance times during the regular run, July 7 – August 11, are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

The Annual Benefit Concert, Directed by Keely Vasquez and Artistic Director Michael Weber with Music Direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Beckie Menzie, Features Chicago’s Top Theatre and Cabaret Talents Performing Hit Songs from the Most Cherished Metro Goldwyn Mayer Film Musicals

Amy Rubenstein, Artistic Director, and Evelyn Jacoby, Managing Director of Windy City Playhouse today announced the theater’s 2018-2019 season featuring an extended run of Leslie Liautaud’s critically acclaimed hit “Southern Gothic” through December 9, 2018; the Windy City Playhouse premiere of Michael Frayn’s hilarious play-within-a-play “Noises Off” directed by Jeff Award-winner Scott Weinstein, starting performances January 9, 2019 and the Chicago premiere of Jonathan Caren’s gripping coming-of-age story “The Recommendation” with performances beginning May 1, 2019.