A guide to local theater productions. Send new listings to margaret.kullerstrand@nwi.com or fax (219) 933-3249.

UP | Chicago

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, by Bridget Carpenter, directed by ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro and featuring ensemble members Ian Barford and Martha Lavey with Rachel Brosnahan, Jake Cohen, Tony Hernandez and Lauren Katz. The play is running through Aug. 23 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Tickets are $20 to $70. There are 20- $20 tickets are available at Audience Services beginning at 11 a.m. on the day of each performance (1 p.m. for Sunday performances). Half-price rush tickets are available one hour before each show. Student discounts available.

FYI: (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org

AUDITIONS | South Holland

7 p.m. July 8 and 9 for the murder mystery comedy "Any Number Can Die" by PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College at the Kindig Performing Arts Center at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St. Performances are scheduled for Sept. 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27.

FYI: (708) 210-5741, or southsuburbancollege.edu/theatre

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT | Cedar Lake

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable will be performed July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26. It is directed by Angie Lowe and performed by L'arc en Ciel Theatre Group at the Great Oaks After 4 Club (on U.S. 41 in Cedar Lake), which features family-style dinners with a cash bar. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Fridays, show 8 p.m.; dinner 12:30 p.m. Sundays, show 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $27 seniors and $25 children 16 and younger. Reservations requested.

FYI: (219) 365-3197 or (219) 365-3197

FLOYD COLLINS | Hammond

Towle Community Theater at 8 p.m. July 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. July 12 and 19 at the Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave. Tickets are $15.

FYI: (219) 937-8780 or towletheater.org

WORKING | Hammond

The Genesius Guild presents "Working, The Musical" July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at First United Methodist Church, 6635 Hohman Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 seniors and students.

FYI: (877) 724-7715

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS | Michigan City

Seymour Krelbourn is a poor young man working at a run-down flower shop on skid row when he encounters a miracle. The musical will be performed at the Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Oak Drive, at 8 p.m. July 10,11,17,18, 26 and 7 p.m. July 12,19 and 26. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students.

FYI: (219) 879-7509

INTO THE WOODS | University Park

Tickets for the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble's (SLATE) production of "Into the Woods" at Governors State University are now on sale. The show will run at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Tickets are $18 to $21 for adults and $16 to $19 for children 15 and younger.

FYI: (708) 235-2222 or slatetheatre.org

GSU SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE | University Park

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is currently selling subscriptions for its 15th anniversary season, which opens Oct. 3 with Jim Brickman. Among other shows on the roster are Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Los Lobos and Jeff Corwin. Subscribers to three or more shows will receive one free ticket to see Hubbard Street Dance Chicago on Jan. 23. Offer expires Aug. 1. Single tickets for all shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 1.

FYI: (708) 235-2222 or centertickets.net

MARK'S GOSPEL | Chicago

Fresh from his tour de force performance as Screwtape, the high level demon in hell, Max McLean brings a magnificent voice, compelling interpretation and exuberant theatricality to a more heavenly venture - the story of Jesus presented by Fellowship for the Performing Arts at The Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave. The performance schedule is 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range in price from $29 to $48.50 and are available by calling The Mercury Theater Box Office or ticketmaster.com.

FYI: (773) 325-1700

CHICAGO DANCING FESTIVAL | Chicago

Advance registration is available for tickets to the Chicago Dancing Festival performances for Aug. 18, 19 and 20. While admission is free, tickets are required for the "New Voices," "Modern Masters" and "Artists Up Close," events. Various fest performances take place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance and the MCA Stage at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

FYI: (312) 334-7777 or (312) 397-4010

JERSEY BOYS | Chicago

The musical is currently enjoying an open run at the Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St. Tickets are $30 to $100. Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St. and 18 W. Monroe St.); the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (312) 902-1400; all Ticketmaster retail locations (including Hot Tix and select Carson Pirie Scott, Coconuts and fye stores); and BroadwayInChicago.com.

FYI: (312) 902-1400

SHEAR MADNESS | Chicago

"Shear Madness" has celebrated more than 400 performances at The Chicago Theatre Downstairs, 175 N. State St. The fast-paced whodunit is filled with mischief, mayhem and the Chicago-centric humor that have made each performance unique since the show returned to Chicago. Tickets are $42.50.

FYI: (312) 462-6300 or ShearMadnessChicago.com

BLUE MAN GROUP | Chicago

On open-ended run at Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St. Performance times and dates vary. Tickets prices are $64, $54, $49.

FYI: (773) 348-4000 or (312) 902-1500 orticketmaster.com