NOVEMBER 2005 - Arts & Entertainment

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GUYS ON ICE, through Nov. 20; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. The ice shanty crew returns for their sixth hilarious engagement with “De Wishing Hole”, “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit”, “Fish is de Miracle Food” and “De One dat Got Away!” 224-9490.

LITTLE RICHARD, Nov. 1; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721, W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH, Nov. 2; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

BONNIE RAITT, Nov. 2; The Rave/Eagles Ballroom, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 342-7283.

JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS, Nov. 3; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

LOS CENZONTLES, Nov. 4; Latino Arts, Inc., Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St. Revisionist approach to Mariachi, stripping it down to its earthy, traditional roots. 7 p.m.  384-3100.

THE MUSICAL BOX-LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY, Nov. 4; Pabst Theater. The Musical Box re-enacts Genesis’ performances as presented between 1973 and 1974. 286-3663.

MARTHA REDBONE & DEREK Miller, Nov. 4; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 9 p.m. Free. 342-7283.

LEAHY, Nov. 4; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. (located inside Mitchell Park), Brookfield. 262-781-9520.

MSO AND CARMINA BURANA, Nov. 4-6; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the MSO Chorus and the Milwaukee Children’s Choir join the ever popular Carmina Burana. 291-7605.

PATRICIA BARBER, Nov. 5; Alverno College, 3431 S. 39th St. 382-6044.

MOSCOW BALLET, Nov. 5; Pabst Theater. 7:30 p.m.

TONY BENNETT, Nov. 6; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

JOE NICHOLS, Nov. 8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 8 p.m.

VIENNA CHOIR BOYS, Nov. 9;  Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College Center for Arts & Performance, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave.. Since the first visit in 1932, this has become the most popular choir ever to tour North America. 7:30 p.m. 443-8702 or www.wlc.edu.

HANK WILLIAMS III, Nov. 9; The Rave/Eagles Ballroom. 8 p.m. 342-7283.

JOE MASON, Nov. 9 & 10; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

FIDELIO, Nov. 11, 13 & 15; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Only opera written by Beethoven presented by Florentine Opera. 273-7206..

THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, Nov. 11-Jan. 8; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Kept out of the Army for various ailments, a trio makes it to the South Pacific as USO headliners. The USO thinks they’re the OTHER Andrews trio. 224-9490.

GWEN STEFANI WITH THE BLACK-EYED PEAS, Nov. 13; Bradley Center. 276-4545.

ISAAC HAYES, Nov. 16; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA, Nov. 17; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721, W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

FRANC D’AMBROSIO, Nov. 18; Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College. Star of stage and screen, D’Ambrosio played the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera for more than six years. 8 p.m. (optional dinner at 6:30 p.m.). 443-8702 or www.wlc.edu.

SHARON MCNIGHT, Nov. 18-19; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Presenting songs written by living female composers and “a couple of broads.” 262-781-9520.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, Nov. 18-19; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Concertmaster Frank Almond and his violin take center stage. 291-7605.

THANKSGIVING CONCERT, Nov. 20; St. John’s Cathedral, 820 N. Jackson St. 4 p.m. Presented by Present Music. 271-0711.

BRULE, Nov. 21; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Popular Native American group’s holiday concert. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.

BEACH  BOYS, Nov. 22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino.

WILLY WONKA, Nov. 23; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W86 N611 Evergreen Cr., Cedarburg. World-premiere musical based on Raold Dahl’s novel presented by the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration On Tour. 7:30 p.m. 262-376-6161.

ANIMAL CRACKERS, Nov. 25-Dec. 18; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre presents those madcap masters of mayhem, the Marx Brothers. 291-7800.

A TRIUMPH IN LONDON, Nov. 25-26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony’s  own cellist and violinist present delightful selections from London’s glorious golden age of music. 291-7605.

ROB THOMAS, Nov. 30; Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 286-3663.

THEATER

THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER, through Nov. 13; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage Childen’s Theater presents this adventure, a mystery, history lesson, play-within-a-play and coming-of-age story rolled into one. 273-7206.

WE WON’T PAY! WE WON’T PAY!, through Nov. 13; Broadway Theatre Center, Studio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway.  Bialystock and Bloom present a play where civil unrest and riots in the street add up to crazy theatrical fun!  291-7800.

THE CLEAN HOUSE, through Nov. 20; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee Rep presents comic tale of how a family’s well-ordered universe comes tumbling down when they hire a maid who prefers telling jokes to cleaning. 224-9490.

RUMORS, through Nov. 20: Broadway Baby Dinner Theater, 5132 W. Mill Rd. Neil Simon’s 1988 Broadway hit. 358-2020.

PLAY READING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Nov. 7; Second floor bar, Broadway Theatre Center. Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece read by Renaissance Theaterworks. 291-7800.

MADEA GOES TO JAIL, Nov. 10-13; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Tyler Perry’s “Queen of Brash.” 276-4545.

RED HERRING, Nov. 17-Dec. 18; Off Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Next Act company presents a comedy set in 1952.  278-0765.

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY & THE OLD LADY  SHOWS HER MEDALS, Nov. 25-Dec. 18; Broadway Theatre Center. Chamber Theatre presents Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” and “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals” by James M. Barrie. 291-7800.

THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS, Nov. 25-Dec. 24; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. First Stage Children’s Theater presents this story of how Father Christmas springs into action when ten-year-old Ginny questions the existence of Santa Claus. 273-7206.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Nov. 25-Dec. 24; Pabst Theater. Presented by Milwaukee Repertory Theater, this production combines traditional Christmas carols, magnificent costumes, and memorable characters. 224-9490.

GOLDA’S BALCONY, Nov. 29-Dec. 4; The Milwaukee Theatre. Valeries Harper stars as Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in this riveting portrait. 908-6001.

LAUGHING STOCK, Nov. 30-Jan. 8; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. A hilarious look at a thespian’s valiant attempt to turn a barn into a place for theater magic. 224-9490.

EXHIBITS

ABOUT FACE; TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IMAGE, through Nov. 27; Milwaukee Art Museum. Group of portrait pitchers made about 1840. 224-3200.

FORWARD; A SURVEY OF WISCONSIN ART NOW, through Nov. 27; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. (at E. Royall Pl.). Juried exhibition. 278-8295.

MOSER: GLASS OF KINGS, through Dec. 11; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Prospect Ave. Collection of glass produced in the Moser factory in Bohemia. 271-3656.

STEVE SLASKE: DRAWINGS & WATERCOLORS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC & AUSTRIA, through Dec. 11; CHILDREN’S ART IN THE GARDEN,  Nov. 12-Dec. 11; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. 271-3656.

JOHN SZARKOWSKI, through Jan. 1, 2006; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

CHOCOLATE: THE EXHIBITION, through Jan. 1, 2006; Milwaukee Public Museum. Explore the plant, products, history and culture of chocolate.

THE AMERICAN WEST 1871-74: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, through Jan. 1, 2006; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

REMBRANDT AND HIS TIME: MASTERWORKS FROM THE ALBERTINA, VIENNA, through Jan. 8, 2006; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES OF THE PAST, Nov. 11-Jan. 8; Capt. Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Nationally recognized Christmas display featuring beautifully decorated rooms, this year with toy-themed vignettes. 931-0808.

2005 FESTIVAL OF TREES, Nov. 17-Dec. 6; Wyndham Milwaukee Center Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave. 291-4765.

COMEDY

JOHN MCGIVERN & FRIENDS-LATE NIGHT AT THE REP, Nov. 4; Stiemke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. 224-9490. 286-3663.

BILL COSBY, Nov. 18; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Special performance with no intermission, suitable for whole family. 9 p.m. 273-7206 or 276-4545.

ALL-STAR COMEDY BATTLE, Nov. 19; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave.

DANCE

CELTIC TIGER FEATURING MICHAEL FLATLEY,  Nov.  17; Bradley Center.

HARVEST: RHYTHM IN MOTION,  Nov. 18-19; Alverno College, Pitman Theatre. Ko-Thi Dance Company, known for its African and Caribbean dance and music, presents new choreography and all-female drum ensemble. 382-6044.

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.

• NASCAR, through Jan. 1, 2006.

• AMAZON throuogh Jan. 1, 2006

• SHARKS, through Feb. 3, 2006.

• MYSTERY OF THE NILE, through June 4, 2006.

• LEWIS & CLARK, Great Journey west, Mon.-Fri. through June 4, 2006.

SPECIAL FEATURE PRESENTATION

Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” with Johnny Depp in the Raold Dahl classic. Nov. 18-Jan 1.