NOVEMBER 2004 - Arts & Entertainment

MUSIC

GUYS ON ICE, through Nov. 21; Stiemke Theatre of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Back by popular demand, ice fishing buddies sing about life, love and the one that got away. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

TOMFOOLERY, Nov. 5-Jan. 9; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Tom Lehrer, cult figure and musical comedy original, gets his due in a musical tribute. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

CELEBRATING THE BLUES, Nov. 2; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Featuring four-time Grammy Award-winner New Orleans pianist and singer Dr. John & His Band, the show also features performances from harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite and the fast-rising young blues headlner Shemekia Copeland. 847-7922, 276-4545.

VAN HALEN, Nov. 3; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 276-4545.

GIN BLOSSOMS, Nov. 3-4; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

KEITH URBAN, Nov. 4; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Wisconsin Ave. 276-4545.

JETHRO TULL, Nov. 4; Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, Nov. 5; U.S. Cellular Arena., 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 276-4545.

PAUL RODGERS, Nov. 5; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

TOMFOOLERY: WORDS AND MUSIC OF TOM LEHRER, Nov. 5-Jan. 9; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Musical tribute to the cult figure and musical comedy original. 224-9490.

COUNTY CLARE, 1234 N. Astor St. Nov. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27. 10:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Bartender Barry Dodd performs Irish ballads 10:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Thursday and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday. 272-5273.

HESPERUS, Nov. 6; Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Early Music Now combines the 1922 silent film “Robin Hood” and instrumental music from the court of Henry VIII (an ardent fan of the Robin Hood myth). 5 p.m. 229-5070.

PO’ GIRL, Nov. 6; Alverno College, Pitman Theatre, 39th and Morgan Ave. Part of the Alverno Presents Series. 8 p.m. 382-6044.

OTIS TAYLOR, Nov. 6; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Part of the Blues in the ‘Burg series. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

IL TROVATORE, Nov. 6, 12, 14; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Guiseppe Verdi’s opera presented by Florentine Opera. 291-5700.

FESTIVAL CITY SYMPHONY, Nov. 7; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 3 p.m. 286-3663.

REUNITED PIXIES, Nov. 9; Milwaukee Theatre. 8 p.m. Reunited foursome. 276-4545.

GREEN DAY, NEW FOUND GLORY, SUGARCULT, Nov. 9; U.S. Cellular Arena. 276-4545.

NEVILLE BROTHERS, Nov. 11; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

BONEY JAMS, VAN HUNT, Nov. 11; Alverno College.

AVRIL LAVIGNE-BONEZ TOUR 2004, Nov. 12; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

VICTORIA BENSON-HORA & ARK CARLSTEIN, Nov. 12-13; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 198th & Capitol Dr. in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. Eclectic evening of cabaret style music. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

CLARIN SHEEHAN AND EMILY O’GRADY PATTERSON, Nov. 13; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. This tenor, born in Ireland, has spent much of his career on the Broadway stage. He is accompanied by Patterson, the widow of famous Irish tenor. 8 p.m. 345-8800.

JOHNNY FRIGO TRIO, Nov. 14; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Part of the Blues in the ‘Burg series. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

KASEY CHAMBERS, Nov. 18; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. With guests Casting Crowns and Chris Tomlin. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

SAMMY KERSHAW, Nov. 18; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn. Benefit for firefighters. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

LORIE LINE, Nov. 19; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” show. 8 p.m. 273-7206.

THE HAND OF FATE, Nov. 19-21; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra classical concert with Angela Iannone, narrator. 291-7605.

THANKSGIVING, Nov. 19; St. John’s Cathedral. Present Music presents a world premiere by composer Henry Brant, “Wind, Water, Clouds & Fire.” 271-0711.

SONGS OF EARTH, WATER AND SKY, Nov. 20; Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Performing Arts. Midwest premiere celebrating Native Americans is coupled with the mystical precursor to Holst’s “The Planets.” 262-781-9520.

SOUND THE TRUMPETS, Nov. 26-27; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra classical concert with Hakan Hardenberger, trumpet. 291-7605.

THE CAREY & LURRIE BELL BAND, Nov. 27; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. Part of the Blues in the ‘Burg series. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

CABARET, Nov. 25-Dec. 19; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre brings the seedy glamour of the Kit Kat Klub to life. 291-7800.

COMEDY

COMEDYSPORTZ, 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.

IRA GLASS, Nov. 6; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m.
286-3663.

LEWIS BLACK, Nov. 15; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. This actor, playwright and stand-up comedian is a weekly political commentator on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, as “America’s Foremost Commentator on Everything.” 847-7922, 276-4545.

THEATER

SKIN TIGHT, through Nov. 14; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Renaissance Theaterworks presents this play about the pain and ecstasy of an enduring love affair. 273-0800.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, through Nov. 14; Peck School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., UWM campus. Presented by Milwaukee Shakespeare in partnership with UW-Milwaukee. 229-4308.

PERSEUS BAYOU, through Nov. 14; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage, Milwaukee’s children’s theater, presents the Greek myth of Perseus in a Cajun setting with this musical by Mary Hall Surface and David Maddox. Best suited for young people 9 and older, teens and adults. 273-7206.

THE STORY, through Nov. 21; Quadracci Powerhouse Stage of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Race relations and media integrity are explored in a “ripped from the headlines” play by Tracey Scott Wilson. milwaukeerep.com or 224-9490 .

FAR AWAY, Nov. 5-21; Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Bialystock & Bloom Theatre Company presents a haunting nightmare by Caryl Churchill. 291-7800.

THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, Nov. 18-Dec. 19; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Next Act Theatre presents the story of 1920s radio storyteller Davey Quinn. 278-0765.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Nov. 20 through Dec. 26; Pabst Theater. Milwaukee’s #1 tradition returns for the 29th straight year as the Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the holiday classic. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO; Nov. 26-Dec. 19; Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Cent. Chamber Theatre presents the story of Kimberly, forced to stay a step ahead of the law with her dysfunctional family. 291-7800.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, Nov. 26-Dec. 26; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage, Milwaukee’s children’s theater, presents an adaptation of the motion picture about the dreams of young Ralphie. Best suited for young people 9 and older, teens and adults. 273-7206.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES, Nov. 30-Jan. 2; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 273-7206.

EXHIBITS

NALLEN-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.

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

A GRAND AVENUE CHRISTMAS, Nov. 12-Jan. 9; Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. The celebration of a Victorian Christmas is on view in what “USA Today” calls one of the ten best sites in the nation to experience a historical holiday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon. through Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 931-0808.

FRANKENSTEIN: PENETRATING THE SECRETS OF NATURE, through Dec. 10; Milwaukee Public Central Library. 286-3572.

ARTISTS INTERROGATE: POLITICS AND WAR, through 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.

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

SUPER HITS OF THE 70S: PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION, through Jan. 2, 2005; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

SCENES OF THE DINOSAURS PRESENTED BY BANK ONE; through Jan. 10, 2005; 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.

MASTERPIECES OF AMERICAN ART, 1770-1920, through Jan. 30; Milwaukee Art Museum. See Key Cover feature in archived October issue.

EVA ZEISEL: THE PLAYFUL SEARCH FOR BEAUTY,, through Feb. 6; Milwaukee Art Museum. Early and late designs of ceramics. 224-3200.

KOSS: THREE DECADES OF UNFORGETTABLE BILLBOARDS, through Feb. 25, 2005; Eisner Museum of Advertising, 208 N. Water St. 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.

NEIGHBORHOOD BARS TO EXOTIC CARS: MILWAUKEE POINT OF PURCHASE DISPLAYS, through May 31, 2005; Eisner Museum of Advertising. 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.

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.

PULSE: A STOMP Odyssey, through Nov. 18.

FORCES OF NATURE, through Dec. 16.

T-REX, BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS, through Jan. 10..

DANCE

MOMIX-OPUS CACTUS, Nov. 6; Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 198th & Capitol Dr. in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. Celebration of the American Southwest, combining ballet and acrobatics in the spirit of Cirque du Soleil. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

SLASK, Nov. 16; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Song and folk dance ensemble of Poland, “one of the grandest and most dazzling spectacles in the world.” 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.