24 things to do in Chicago Oct. 1-7

Theater The cast of “Vladimir” kicks off Shattered Globe Theatre’s season.Jeffrey L Kurysz Shattered Globe Theatre begins its season with “Vladimir,” Erika Sheffer’s drama about an independent journalist who uncovers a story that could expose the truth behind a nation in transition as an authoritarian government tightens its grip. Lou Contey directs. From Oct. 2-Nov. 14 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: $20-$60. Visit sgtheatre.org. Michael Potter stars as Johnny Cash in “Million…
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