MAY 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, through June 11; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Presented by First Stage Children’s Theater.

SHE DAISY, May 5; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

BEBE NEUWIRTH, May 5; The Milwaukee Theatre, 550 W. W. Kilbourn Ave. Toast of Broadway actress, singer and dancer performs with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. 908-6001, 276-4545.

THE BELL ORCHESTRE FEATURING MEMBERS OF THE ARCADE FIRE, May 5; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

SAM HARRIS, May 6; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield. Soul-stirring one-man show. 262-781-9520.

WEARING OUR CROWNS: A HATS-ON MUSICAL CELEBRATION, May 6; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Selections from the Broadway musical “Crowns,” in connection with the exhibit of church hats from the Black community. 2 p.m.

20TH CENTURY AND BEYOND, May 7; St. Matthews Evangelical Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. St. Matthew’s Evangelical Concord Chamber Orchestra continues tribute to Johannes Brahms. 3 p.m. 628-6018.

VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS, May 7; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Featuring master violinist Samantha George and musicians from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

RICK SPRINGFIELD, May 9-13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

SIGUR ROS, ANJIMA, May 10; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 276-4545.

WOMEN OF THE HEARTLAND, May 12; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. Part of the Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

ODE TO JOY, May 12-14; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents the majesty of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” with the MSO Chorus. 273-7206.

ATMOSPHERE, May 13; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

CHANCE, May 13; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. Ed Willett and Cheryl Leah, one of the world’s only voice-cello duos. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

JOHN PRINE, May 13; The Milwaukee Theatre. 908-6001, 276-4545.

FANTASTIQUE MOZART, May 14; Pabst Theater. Presented by Festival City Symphony. 963-9067.

ITZHAK PERLMAN, May 16; Pabst Theater. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

JANIS IAN & SOPHIE B. HAWKINS, May 19; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. 8 p.m. 262-376-6161.

BARBIE LIVE IN FAIRYTOPIA, May 19-21; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 273-7206.

INXS, May 20; Riverside Theatre. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

MYTHBUSTERS, May 20; Pabst Theater. 3 & 8 p.m.
286-3663.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, May 25-June 11; Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. 444-2316.

MAN OF LA MANCHA, May 26-June 18; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre presentsDon Quixote’s epic tale told with music, romance, comedy and tragedy.

MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S, May 26-June 17; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Screwball comedy as Arlene tries to “off” her husband with help form her lover. 262-782-4430.

AIDA, May 28-June 3; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Florentine Opera Company presents one of opera’s most revered classics. 273-7206.

FINE ARTS QUARTET, May 31; Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. 229-4308.

THEATER

AN INFINITE ACHE, through 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.

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

TAKE ME OUT, through 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.

THE BOOK OF LIZ, through May 13; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine. Over Our head Players close season with goofy, linguistic comedy. 8 p.m. Fri., 3:30 & 8 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. 262-632-6802.

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

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

EXHIBITS

MORE AND LESS: POST-MINIMAL PRINTS AND DRAWINGS, through May 7; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 224-3200.

SAINT PETER AND THE VATICAN: THE LEGACY OF THE POPES, through May 29; 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.

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.

MISS ANNIE MAE’S HATS, through June 4; Milwaukee County Historical Center, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Church hats from the Black community.

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.

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

MASTERS OF AMERICAN COMICS, through 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

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.

EUGENIA PEREZ DEL TORO, May 5-June 2; Latino Arts Gallery, 1028 S. 9th St. Crackling surfaces, multicolored layers, and ethereal clouds executed by this unique Mexican painter. 384-3100.

DON’T TELL ME I CAN’T FLY: FOLKTALES BY DELLA WELLS, May 10-July 9; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Self-taught artist lets her background in sociology, African-American studies and Women’s studies influence and inspire her artwork. 278-8295.

PAPER TRAIL: PRINTS FROM THE CHIPSTONE COLLECTION, May 18-Sept. 10; Milwaukee Art Museum. Uses Chipstone’s collection as the basis for exploring how the North American colonies and the new United States were presented and invented in print media.

SONGS OF KOREA, May 20-Sept. 10; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Interactive exhibit for children teaching about life in South Korea. 390-5437.

GERICAULT TO CEZANNE: NINETEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH PRINTS, May 25-Sept. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum. Presents a host of themes, styles and techniques that characterize the trends of nineteenth-century printmaking in France. 224-3243.

EXPEDITION: DINOSAUR, May 27-Sept. 4; Milwaukee County Zoo. Back by popular demand, 26 life-size prehistoric creatures inhabit the outdoors, amazing visitors with their roars and realistic movements. (Separate admission fee). 256

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

SWAN LAKE, May 4-7; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Presented by Milwaukee Ballet Company. 273-7206.

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.

Feature IMAX film showing through June 4
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE. Dive into the Triwizard Tournament and Join the Yule Ball, as the film has been digitally re-mastered using the revolutionary IMAX® DMR™ technology with 12,000 watts of digital surround sound.

EVEREST: TRAGEDY & TRIUMPH, through June 4.
THE LIVING SEA, through June 4.
MYSTERY OF THE NILE, through June 4.
VIKINGS: JOURNEY TO NEW WORLDS, through June 4.