Before Friday
“Frindle”: 10 a.m. daily through Friday, Feb. 24, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Based on the book by Andrew Clements, a student decides to create his own word: “Frindle.” Before long, the word creates a buzz in his school, his town and then spreads all around the country, and a power struggle erupts with his strict teacher. $15-$17. (847) 577-5982 or metropolisarts.com.
“Big Fish”: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays through March 19 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace, “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest. $50-$60. marriotttheatre.com.
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