From outrageous European directors to Chicagoans whose work we've come to trust over the long haul, the winter theater season in Chicago offers a variety of attractions, including a notable number of new works and American premieres, along with significantly challenging new productions. With a nod to the many appealing shows not on this list — and the usual disclaimer that I never know for sure until I've seen …
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune at 01:00AM on December 30, 2011