“The Piano Teacher” makes its Midwest premiere at Evanston’s Next Theatre Company. Julia Cho’s chilling play revolves around Mrs. K, a former piano teacher, and the events that unravel when she reaches out to two former students. Dueling Critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel give their reviews.

Kelly’s pick of the week:

“Echoes of the War” at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center Theater through Dec 4.