APRIL 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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MUSIC

ANNIE, through April 2; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. 30th anniversary tour of Little Orphan Annie’s tale. 273-7206.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, through April 9; Marcus Center. 273-7206.

STEVE PEPLIN ENSEMBLE, through April 29; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Dream Dance, 1721 W. Canal St.10:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 847-7400, 276-4545.

ELLINGTON, THE LIFE & MUSIC OF THE DUKE, through May 14; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. 224-9490.

ANDY RIVERS, April 1; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 908-6001, 276-4545.

OUR SINATRA-A BIG BAND MUSICAL CELEBRATION, April 1; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. Off-Broadway musical tribute. 262-376-6161.

LORNA DALLAS, April 5; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, in Mitchell Park, Brookfield, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. 262-781-9520.

JOHN KAY AND STEPPENWOLF, April 6; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

JOSH GRACIN, April 7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

MSO POPS: HEROES, MONSTERS AND MADMEN, April 7-9; Marcus Center. Craig Schulman sings Broadway hits with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 291-7605.

YUKIMI KAMBE VIOL CONSORT, April 8; Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. Ensemble from Japan presented by Early Music Now. 225-3113.

YID VICIOUS, April 8; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. 262-375-3676.

THE HACIENDA BROTHERS, April 8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 10 p.m. Free. 847-7922, 276-4545.

MICKEY ROONEY, JAN ROONEY, April 9; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

TRAIN, April 11; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 276-4545.

TOM JONES, April 11-12; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

STAR-CROSSED LOVERS, April 14-15; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony presents Rachmininoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1, Prokoviev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 48. 291-7605.

STEADY ROLLIN’S BOB MARGOLIN, April 15; Cedarburg Cultural Center. 262-375-3676.

LUKA BLOOM, April 15; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Born in County Kildare, Bloom has played with bands such as Pogues and the Violent Femmes. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. 345-8800.

FALL OUT BOY, ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS AND THE HUSH SOUND, April 18; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 908-6001, 276-4545.

SIBELIUS CONCERTO, April 21-22; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony presents collection of Russian Masters 291-7605.

ARLO GUTHRIE, April 21; Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd St. 382-6150.

ROBERT EARL KEEN, CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEEK, April 21; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

LUCIANA SOUZA, April 22; Alverno College. 382-6150.

GEORGE WINSTON, April 22; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

SEAMUS KENNEDY, April 22; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center. Kennedy’s trademark is his ongoing interaction with his audience in an evening of great songs, fast paced humor and fun. Opening act at 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. 345-8800.

VON TRAPP CHILDREN, April 23; Marcus Center. Great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp, father of the famous singing family of “The Sound of Music,” perform live with the Milwaukee Symphony, singing classical and sacred songs, and pieces from “The Sound of Music.” 2:30 p.m. 291-7605.

BELA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES, April 26; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

NARADA JAZZ RECORDING ARTISTS, April 26; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, April 27-30; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony and actors from the Milwaukee Repertory Theater celebrate music by great composers who were inspired by Shakespeare. 291-7605.

R. KELLY, April 28; The Milwaukee Theatre, 8 p.m. 276-4545.

ANDRE RIEU AND HIS JOHANN STRAUSS ORCHESTRA, April 29; The Milwaukee Theatre. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

THEATER

A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY, through April 2; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. A young woman is entwined in a passionate love triangle. 224-9490.

TOM SAWYER, through April 9; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Presented by First Stage Children’s Theater. 273-7206.

TWO ROOMS, through April 9; Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. In Tandem Theatre presents a drama trapping a woman between the government and media as she tries to free her kidnapped husband. 444-2316.

BURN THIS, April 6-23; Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks presents the story of how two lost souls, lives uprooted by a friend’s death, find themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. 291-7800.

AN INFINITE ACHE, April 6-May 7; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St., 2nd floor. Lackluster date takes an unexpected leap into the future. Next-Act Theatre. 278-0765.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, April 7-23; Brumder Mansion Theater, 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave. Presented by Cornerstone Theatre Company. 342-2951.

HARVEY, April 7-29; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Lem Grove. 262-782-4430.

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, April 7-May 7; Stiemke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Based on the best-selling book. 224-9490.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE, April 12-May 14; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. 224-9490.

TAKE ME OUT, April 21-May 7; Broadway Theater Center. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents a cutting-edge curve ball thrown at America’s sport. A ballplayer announces he’s gay, changing his life. This production contains nudity and adult content. 291-7800.

REMEMBER ME, April 21-July 1; Broadway Baby Dinner Theatre, 5132 W. Mill Rd. 358-2020.

EXHIBITS

ELUSIVE SIGNS: BRUCE NAUMAN WORKS WITH LIGHT, through April 9; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Nauman, raised in Wisconsin, presents a light exhibition–neon signs and fluorescent light environments. 224-3200.

BOB THOMPSON, METEOR IN A BLACK HAT, through April 17; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University. 13th and Clybourn Sts. 26 paintings by the African-American expressionist painter known for landscapes and figures done in brilliant color. 288-1669.

ENTER THE DRAGON: THE BEGINNINGS OF THE ENGLISH CHINOISERIE, 1680-1710; through April 30; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

QUIET OBSERVATIONS: PAINTINGS BY LEE ANN GARRISON, through April 30; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Still lifes depict traditional subjects such as lemons, pears and seashells. 278-8205.

SAINT PETER AND THE VATICAN: THE LEGACY OF THE POPES, through May 7; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. One of the largest exhibits of papal art and religious and historical objects ever launched. Only Midwest appearance. 278-2702.

MORE AND LESS: POST-MINIMAL PRINTS AND DRAWINGS, through May 7; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

ROBERT “FIGHTING BOB” LA FOLLETTE, through June 1; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. 3rd St. Political memorabilia, including photos, buttons, documents and a unique cigar cutter. 273-8288.

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, through June 11; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. An exhibit detailing the hard work and long hours involved with being a servant in the Victorian era. 931-0808.

IT’S ARTASTIC! through Dec. 31; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Special exhibit developed by the museum in conjunction with arts groups throughout the area. 390-KIDS.

BEADED BAGS: MINIAURE MOSAICS AT HAND, April 5-June 18; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Showcases the detail and variety in beaded handbags from the 19th and 20th cenuries. 271-3656.

MASTERS OF AMERICAN COMICS, April 29-Aug. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum. Exhibit examines the development of comic strips and books from their genesis at the beginning of the 20th century to the present. 224-3200.

COMEDY

COMEDYSPORTZ, 420 S. 1st St. Milwaukee’s longest-running improv comedy show is designed for all ages. Based on audience suggestions. Reservations recommended. 272-8888.

DANCE

BEN MUNISTERI DANCE PROJECTS, April 1; Pitman Theatre, Alverno College, 39th & Morgan. 382-6044.

SUMADIJA SERBIAN FOLK DANCEENSEMBLE, April 2; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N564 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Concert by one of Milwaukee’s best traditional folk dance companies features authentic music, dance, costumes and food prepared by the families of the dancers. 3 p.m. 262-375-3676.

WILLING TO RISK..A WIDE SKY DANCE PROJECT, April 7-9; Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. 277-8480.

CINDERELLA, April 9; Wisconsin Lutheran College. New York Theatre Ballet’s elaborate production. 443-8802.

IBERIAN SPANISH DANCERS, April 30; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. 262-375-3676.

IMAX

All IMAX shows are at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave. Call 414-319-4629 for show times and reservations or visit www.mpm.edu.

EVEREST: TRAGEDY & TRIUMPH, through June 4.

THE LIVING SEA, through June 4.

MYSTERY OF THE NILE, through June 4.

LEWIS & CLARK, Great journey west, through June 4.

VIKINGS: JOURNEY TO NEW WORLDS, through June 4.

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