The pre–Broadway world premiere Big Fish opens tonight at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph). The production’s limited five–week engagement is playing through Sunday, May 5 and is based off of the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Pictures film directed by Tim Burton. Taking place in the American South, the plot centers on Edward Bloom, whose son is frustrated by his tall tales. As Edward gets closer to death, his son begins searching for the answers to find out who his father really is and to separate the truth from the exaggerations. The musical boasts a large, award–winning cast and creative team, including five–time Tony Award® winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and two–time Tony Award® winner Norbert Leo Butz.

Tickets are $33–$100. Performances run, Tues.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2pm and 8pm; Sun., 2pm. Additional performances Wed. April 24 and Wed. May 1 at 2pm; and Sun. April 7, Sun. April 14 and Sun. April 21 at 7:30pm. Call 800.775.2000 for tickets or visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

River North boasts a lot of great dining options including Pizzeria Ora. Known for their deep–dish pizza, but also offering thin crust, this eatery has a number of toppings and some creative combinations for their customers to choose between. Customers who walk on the wild side will love their Taco pie with mild salsa, special cheese blend, seasoned ground beef and taco fixings. The Marina is another original combination with scallops, shrimp, squid, green onion, tomato, basil green olive cilantro and olive oil. Pizzeria Ora also has a number of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and deserts.

Pizzeria Ora is located at 545 N. Lasalle. Open daily for breakfast at 6:30am and lunch at 11am. Closes at midnight Sun.–Thurs, and 1am on Fri.–Sat. For more information, call 312.464.1872 or visit pizzeriaora.com.