SEPTEMBER 2004 - Arts & Entertainment

MUSIC

CHICAGO, through Sept. 5; Marcus Center for the Performing Art, 929 N. Fourth St. The razzle-dazzle musical smash, part of the Broadway in Milwaukee series. 273-7206, 276-4545.

THE MAGIC BANJO, through Oct. 31; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Michael J. Miles tells the story of America through the history of the most American of instruments and the music and words of Pete Seeger, Carl Sandburg and Woodie Guthrie. 224-9490.

ENCORE, Sept. 2; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Mt. Olive 4 p.m., Eddie Butts Band 7 p.m. and LL Cool J 10 p.m. on Miller Oasis; Johnny Wad 4 p.m., The Toys 7 p.m. and Sugarcult 10 p.m. on the U.S. Cellular Stage; Orphans 4 p.m., Havana Ducks 7 p.m. and America 10 p.m. on the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage; Little Cedar 4 p.m., Sugarland 7 p.m. and Gretchen Wilson 10 p.m. on the Piggly Wiggly Stage; 5 Card Studs 4 p.m., Dave Mason Band 7 p.m. and Sam Moore of Sam & Dave 10 p.m. on the Briggs & Stratton/U.S. Bank Stage.

JAZZ IN THE PARK, Sept. 2, 9 and 16; Cathedral Square Park, Jefferson & Wells Sts. 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1426.

SHAWN COLVIN & ABRA MOORE, Sept. 2; Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St. Singer-songwriters. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

ENCORE, Sept. 3; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Paris Texas 4 p.m., Fall Out Boy 7 p.m. and Jimmy EatWorld 10 p.m. Miller Oasis; Denise Hogan & The Bystanders 4 p.m., Epic Hero 7 p.m. and The Gufs 10 p.m. U.S. Cellular Stage; Off The Hook 4 p.m., Hot Sauce 7 p.m. and Los Lonely Boys 10 p.m. Potawatomi Bingo Stage; Greg Koch & The Tone Controls 4 p.m., The New Alone 7 p.m. and Robert Randolph & The Family Band 10 p.m. Piggly Wiggly Stage; Bobby Friss Band 4 p.m., Divas of Soul 7 p.m. and Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards 10 p.m. on Briggs & Stratton/U.S. Bank Stage.

SARAH MCLACHLAN, Sept. 3; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. 276-4545.

PONCHO SANCHEZ, Sept. 3; Pabst Theater. New king of Latin Jazz. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

ENCORE, Sept. 4; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Big Bob & The Ballroom Blitz 4 p.m., Bobby Friss Band 7 p.m. and Sugar Ray 10 p.m. Miller Oasis; Sonic Circus 4 p.m., Sweet Tarts 7 p.m. and Big Head Todd & The Monsters 10 p.m. U.S. Cellular Stage; Lavvish Raddish 4 p.m., Breaking Benjamin 7 p.m. and Local H 10 p.m. Potawatomi Bingo Stage; Plumb Loco 4 p.m. Carolyn Dawn Johnson 7 p.m. and Blue County 10 p.m. Piggly Wiggly Stage; KB & Step 9 at 4 p.m., Pat McCurdy 7 p.m. and Cheap Trick at 10 p.m. Briggs & Stratton/U.S. Bank Stage.

EDDIE GRIFFIN, Sept. 4; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

PHIL COLLINS, Sept. 7; Bradley Center. 276-4545.

THE MOTELS, Sept. 7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721
W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

KETTLE MORAINE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Sept. 10; Riverside Park, West Bend. Outdoor jazz festival with internationally-recognized contemporary jazz musicians. 877-271-6903.

NORAH JONES, Sept. 10; Milwaukee Theatre. 8 p.m.
276-4545.

MENDELSSOHN: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Sept. 10 -11; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony presents delightful comedy featuring music by the teenage Mendelssohn. 291-7605.

USHER WITH KANYE WEST, Sept. 12; Bradley Center.
276-4545.

POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO FREE FOR ALL MUSIC FEST, Sept. 12-18; Starting Sept. 1, join the Fire Keepers Club and receive two free tickets to a great show (subject to availability) at the casino's Northern Lights Theater. Shows at 8 p.m. unless indicated. Schedule: Sept. 12, Sister Hazel & Cowboy Mouth; Sept. 13, Frankie Valli; Sept. 14, Big & Rich; Sept. 15, Short Stuff & Koko Taylor and her Blues Machine; Sept. 16, John Waite; Sept. 17-18, Bonkerz Comedy with J. Anthony Brown; Sept. 17, midnight, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies; Sept. 18, midnight, Cracker. 847-7922.

DEREK TRUCKS BAND, Sept. 16; Pabst Theater, 8 p.m.
285-3663.

LINDA EDER, Sept. 17; Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 198th & Capitol Dr. in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

DOC & MARIACHI COBRE, Sept. 17-19; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony’s principal Pops conductor Doc Severinsen presents sizzling program. 8 p.m. Fri. & St., 7:30 p.m. Sun. 291-7605.

JONNY LANG, Sept. 20-22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
847-7922.

PAJAMA JAMBOREE-LET’S MEET SHUBERT, Sept. 22; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Festival City Symphony presents classical “pops” concert geared to children and their parents. Actor portrays Schubert and talks with audience. 7-8 p.m.
273-7121.

EARTICKLING MUSIC FOR FAMILIES, Sept. 23; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Singer and musician Hans Meyer performs. 11 a.m. 390-5437.

THE CELTIC TENORS, Sept. 24; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

KILA, Sept. 24; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Halamor Concert series begins with this award-winning Dublin-based group. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. 345-8800.

BOBBY McFERRIN, MOZART, MAGIC, Sept. 24-26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Vocal acrobat joins Milwaukee Symphony and MSO Chorus. 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. 291-7605.

FOSSE, Sept. 24-26; Milwaukee Theatre. Touring show highlights work of legendary director Bob Fosse. 276-4545.

THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO, Sept. 24-Oct. 10; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera presents Mozart’s classic comedy or rescue and intrigue in the 1940s film noir style. 291-7800.

DAVID LANZ, TINGSTAD, RUMBEL; Sept. 25; Pabst Theater.
8 p.m. 286-3663.

AL GREEN, Sept. 29; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m.
847-7922.

FOUR TOPS & THE TEMPTATIONS, Sept. 30, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922.

COMEDY

COMEDYSPORTZ, continuing; 420 S. 1st St. Milwaukee’s longest-running comedy show. Designed for all ages, ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport, not about sports. Games utilize audience suggestions, making every show different. Restaurant, bar and banquet space available. Call for show times and reservations, 272-8888.

THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS; Sept. 8; Northern Lights Casino of Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922.

BILL MAHER, Sept. 11; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THE CAPITOL STEPS, Sept. 18; Pabst Theater. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THEATER

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, through Sept. 5; Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Chamber Theatre presents rock & roll musical. 291-7800.

THE ODD COUPLE, through Sept. 12; Vogel Hall of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukeean John McGivern stars in the classic comedy. 273-7205.

THE CRUCIBLE, Sept. 8-Oct. 10; Quadracci Powerhouse Stage of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Arthur Miller’s spellbinding examination of the Salem witch trials. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

MIXED EM0TIONS, Sept. 10-Oct. 2; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Romantic comedy about a widower and a widow who hove been friends for more than 30 years.
262-782-4430.

CYRANO, Sept. 12-Oct. 17; Steimke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Re-invention of the classic French tale, Cyrano de Bergerac, using only three actors, loads of imagination and panache. 224-9490.

DEAR ESTHER, Sept. 16;- Oct. 17; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Next Act company presents story of survivor of German death camp who comes to America to start a new life. Call for times. 278-0765.

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM THE WAYSIDE SCHOOL, Sept. 17-Oct. 17; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage, Milwaukee’s children’s theater, presents a tale of the wacky confusion in a crazy classroom. Best suited for young people 6 and older, teens and adults. 273-7206.

THE AFGHAN WOMEN, Sept. 17-Oct. 3; Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. In Tandem Theatre presents William Mastrosimone’s work, describing an Afghan-American female physician running an orphanage and taking a standing against a marauding warlord. 444-2316.

TARTUFFE, Sept. 20; Off-Broadway Theatre. Renaissance Theatreworks reading of one of Moliere’s most stinging satires. 7:30 p.m. 273-0800.

EXHIBITS

TELEPHANTS, through Sept. 6; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Free exhibit with admission. 256-5412.

BEASTIE BEAT, through Sept. 6; streets and public areas throughout Milwaukee. Wisconsin’s largest public art exhibit featuring 45 “Beasties” sponsored by local businesses and individuals.

A SUMMER IN FRANCE, through Sept. 12; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Summer fl`oral show. 649-9800.

CURRENTS 31: ROBERT MELEE, through Sept. 19; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Melee transforms Cudahy Gallery into an interior of a suburban home. 224-3200.

BYRDCLIFFE: AN AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS COLONY, through Sept. 19; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOUNDATION’S RETURN TO DINOSAUR ISLAND, through Oct. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, Additional charge. 256-5412.

MAGNETIC NORTH: THE LANDSCAPES OF TOM UTTECH, through Oct. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum. Uttech merges notions of the ideal landscape with aspects of surrealism and photo-realism to create his unique vision of the North Woods. 224-3200.

ALLEN-BRADLEY: A CENTURY OF QUALITY, through Nov.18; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. 278-2728.

AMERICANOS: LATINO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES, through Nov. 21; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Third St. Major Latino photographic exhibition from the Smithsonian. 273-8288.

FIRST-TIME DISPLAY OF COMPLETE O'KEEFFE COLLECTION, through Jan. 1, 2005; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

MADE IN JAPAN: THE POSTWAR CREATIVE PRINT MOVEMENT, Sept. 3- Dec. 5; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

ARTISTS INTERROGATE:POLITICS AND WAR, Sept. 17-Dec. 26; Milwaukee Art Museum. Focuses on prints, drawings, photographs and artists’ books that provoke thought on both contemporary and historical political issues. 224-3200.

NEIGHBORHOOD BARS TO EXOTIC CARS: MILWAUKEE POINT OF PURCHASE DISPLAYS, through May 31, 2005; Eisner Museum of Advertising, 208 N. Water St. See historic as well as current displays, many produced by Milwaukee companies. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. & Fri; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs; Noon-5 p.m. Sat and 1-5 p.m. Sun. 847-3290.

SCENES OF THE DINOSAURS PRESENTED BY BANK ONE; Sept. 18-Jan. 10; Milwaukee Public Museum. Explore a prehistoric jungle of lush foliage, flickering light and the steady rumble of wild growls. Exhibit features more than 14 robotic dinosaurs ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice. Whipping tails, knocking skulls, flashing teeth and mighty roars will excite dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Free with museum admission. 278-2728.

ARTSCAPE - A THIRD WARD SCULPTURE WALK, Sept. 30-Oct. 24; Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Outdoor sculpture exhibition by local an international artists. 273-1173.

IMAX

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

ADRENALINE RUSH: THE SCIENCE OF RISK.

PULSE: A STOMP Odyssey, through Nov. 18.

FORCES OF NATURE, through Dec. 16.