The 2007-2008 Fine Arts Season Preview

By Russ Bickerstaff and Evan Solochek

Having survived the uncertainties of a Milwaukee winter, things settle down as our performing arts groups begin to look forward to next season. As usual, 2007-08 events closest to the present happen to also be the furthest from Milwaukee, as spring pushes performances further away from the theatre district for the summer.

West of Madison, The American Players Theatre in Spring Green is one of the most consistently satisfying theatre companies in the state. The outdoor repertory group starts its season this June with a production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, which may have a difficult time topping Milwaukee Shakespeare’s outstanding production of the same play earlier this season. With a talented APT cast including Michael Gotch and James DeVita, it’s definitely going to be good. Along with the usual Shakespearian bits, the APT will be performing Shaw’s Misalliance and Tennessee Williams’ Night of the Iguana.

To the north and east, The American Folklore Theatre in Fish Creek starts its season in June as well with the world premiere of A Cabin With A View. It’s a musical romantic comedy based on E.M. Forster’s novel of the same name, with the AFT’s usual touches of Wisconsin charm. AFT’s season also includes reprisals of two of its biggest hits: Belgians in Heaven and the irrepressible Guys On Ice.

Further in the future but closer to home, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre opens its season in August with a production of Ron Hutchinson’s comedy Moonlight and Magnolias. The impressive cast of Michael Herold, Marcy Kearns, Daniel Mooney and Gerard Neugent relate the story of those strange hours that passed as the script for Gone With The Wind was written. The Chamber’s season also includes performances of short monologues (with Talking Heads, which opens in October) and a play based on the very, very long Dostoyevsky novel Crime and Punishment.

The Boulevard Theatre opens its 2007-2008 season in August with David Mamet’s brilliant dramatic tribute to the art of the sale with Glengarry Glen Ross. The Boulevard’s freshly announced season features some clever choices for its tiny space, including the holocaust drama The Last Letter, a play about Clarence Darrow, a romantic French farce and Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well.

Shakespeare continues to catch the stage in rather unexpected places as The Milwaukee Ballet’s upcoming season features graceful interpretations of both Hamlet (in November) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (in April). In keeping with the production standards of the Ballet, set and costuming for April’s show should be every bit as impressive as the performance itself. In addition to the familiar standards of the Nutcracker and the annual trip to the Pabst, the Milwaukee Ballet’s season also includes what should prove to be a lavish production of La Bayadere, a sumptuous tale of love and jealousy.

And now to raise the curtain on the coming season….

ACACIA THEATRE COMPANY
Integrating art and faith, Acacia provides occasion for all to consider their lives in relation to God.

Season and performance dates TBA

Concordia’s Todd Wehr Auditorium
414-744-5995
acaciatheatre.com

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Where children have opportunities to nurture creativity and gain leadership and performance skills.

American Legacy: African-American Women
of Courage: Feb. 2008
American Legacy: African-American Men
of Courage: May 2008

Milwaukee Education Center
414-461-5771
aact.us

ALVERNO PRESENTS
The series’ vision is to cultivate artists whose work exemplifies excellence, innovation and profound accomplishment.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-382-6044
alverno.edu

ALLEGRO PRODUCTIONS
An entire season dedicated to musical theater.

Urinetown: Oct. 4- 21
Memory: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: Feb. 21 – March 9, 2008
High School Musical: June 5- 22, 2008

Marian Center for Non-Profits
414-243-9168
allegroproductions.org

AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE
Located in Spring Green, APT is one of the most popular outdoor classical theaters in the nation.

Much Ado About Nothing: June 9 – Oct. 7
Misalliance: June 15 – Oct. 6
The Merchant of Venice: June 22 – Oct. 5
Dickens in America: July 8
The Night of the Iguana: Aug. 3 – Oct. 6
Timon of Athens: Aug. 10 – Sept. 29

608-588-2361
playinthewoods.org

BAY PLAYERS
Entertaining audiences for over 50 years with three annual performances.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-299-9040
thebayplayers.com

BEL CANTO CHORUS
Bel Canto Chorus is Milwaukee’s oldest continually performing arts organization, composed of approximately 100 chorale voices.

Stabat Mater: Oct. 2007,
Navidad Nuestra: Dec. 2007
With Voices Raised: March 2008
In The Beginning: May 2008

414-481-8801
belcanto.org

BOULEVARD THEATRE
Nearly every person in Milwaukee theatre has worked at the Boulevard, making it truly the scene’s alma mater.

Glengarry Glen Ross: Aug. 2007
Clarence Darrow:
Sept. – Oct. 2007
The Game of Love and Chance: Nov. 2007
Jerker: Jan. 2008
All’s Well That Ends Well:
Feb. 2008
Five Course Love: March 2008
The Last Letter: April 2008

boulevardtheatre.com
414-744-5757

BROADWAY BABY DINNER THEATRE
An intimate performance space specializing in musicals, revues, comedies and farce.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-358-2020
foodspot.com/broadwaybaby

CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY THEATRE
Presenting quality theatre productions for the campus and community.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-410-4171
http://theatre.stritch.edu

CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER
A gallery, venue and museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Southeastern Wisconsin while enhancing contemporary culture.

Season and performance dates TBA

262-375-3676
cedarburgculturalcenter.org

CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY
One of Southeastern Wisconsin’s premiere choral organizations.

Season and performance dates TBA

262-634-3250
choralartsonline.org

CITY BALLET THEATRE
Founded in 1986 and offering an eclectic mix of ballet, modern and jazz dance.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-933-9746

CONCORD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Founded in 1975 to offer area musicians performance opportunities and give promising young musicians a venue.

Season and performance dates TBA

Basilica of St. Josaphat, St. Mathew’s Ev. Lutheran Church
414-347-0881
concordorchestra.org

CORNERSTONE THEATRE COMPANY
Providing new work and classics at affordable prices for all.

Season and performance dates TBA

Historic Brumder Mansion
414-342-2951
cornerstonetheatre.net

CREAM CITY CHORUS
A member-run community chorus of mixed voices celebrating the diversity of our community.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-276-8787
creamcitychorus.org

DANCECIRCUS
DanceCircus celebrates the human spirit and reflects topical concerns in original, compelling stories.

Invisible Cities: Fall 2007
Urban Folktales: March 2008
Current Affairs/Dreaming Oracles: April 2008

414-277-8151
dancecircus.org

DANCEWORKS, INC.
Contributing to Milwaukee’s cultural vitality by training artists and building the audiences of the future.

Simone Ferro and Guests:
Oct. 26-28
Wide Sky Dance Project –
Soul Shoes: Jan. 25-27, 2008
Danceworks and Present Music: April 25-26, 2008

414-277-8480
danceworks1661.org

DRAMATISTS THEATRE
Featuring the works of a single playwright each season, this year Tennessee Williams.

Special! Short Attention
Span Theatre: Aug. 9- 12
Orpheus Descending: Sept. 6- 22
The Two Character Play: Nov. 1-17
Five one-act plays:
Jan. 17 – Feb. 2, 2008
Suddenly Last Summer:
April 24 – May 10, 2008

Marian Center for Non-Profits
414-243-9168
dramastiststheatre.com

FALLS PATIO PLAYERS
A community theatre company serving Southeastern Wisconsin for over 40 years.

Concert w/Menomonee
Falls Symphony: Oct. 6
The Musical Comedy Murders
of 1940: Oct. 12,13,19, 20, 21
The Best Christmas
Pageant Ever: Nov. 30; Dec. 1, 2
Plaza Suite:
Feb. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17 2008
The Pajama Game:
April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 2008

262-255-8372
fallspatioplayers.com

FESTIVAL CITY SYMPHONY
Making classical music accessible to everyone with free Pajama Jamborees. casual pops concerts and value-priced Symphony Sundays.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-286-3663
festivalcitysymphony.org

FIRESIDE DINNER THEATER
One of the Midwest’s most popular professional theatres, located in Fort Atkinson.

Thoroughly Modern Millie:
Aug. 2 – Oct. 14
A Fireside Christmas:
Oct. 18 – Dec. 23

Remaining performance dates TBA

800-477-9505
firesidetheatre.com

FIRST STAGE CHILDREN’S THEATER
Performing, teaching, touching hearts and transforms lives for families.

Hana’s Suitcase: Sept. 14 – Oct. 7
The Quiltmaker’s Gift:
Oct. 19 – Nov. 11
Twelve Days – A Milwaukee Christmas: Nov. 23 – Dec. 24
The Watsons Go To Birmingham: Jan. 18 – Feb. 17, 2008
Sleeping Beauty:
Feb. 29 – March 22, 2008
Frog and Toad – The Musical: April 4 – May 18, 2008

Marcus Center’s Wehr Auditorium
414-273-7206
firststage.org

FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY
Wisconsin’s oldest performing arts organization delights audiences with first-rate vocal artistry, authentic sets and costumes and superb choreography.

The Merry Widow: Nov. 16-18
Salome: Feb. 15-17, 2008
Romeo and Juliet: Apr. 25-27, 2008

Marcus Center’s Wehr Auditorium
414-291-5700
florentineopera.org

HANDSBERRY-SANDS THEATRE COMPANY
Quality theatrical art forms that entertain, educate and develop individual talent and preserve our historical culture.

Season and performance dates TBA

Marcus Center’s Vogel Hall
414-616-7529
hansberrysands.org

IN TANDEM THEATRE
Celebrating 10 years of outstanding comedy, drama, musicals, classics and new works in our new home in the Tenth Street Theatre.

A TBD Comedy: Oct. 4 – 21
A Cudahy Caroler Christmas: Nov. 23 – Jan. 5, 2008
Irish Stew: Feb. 7 – 10, 2008
Mass Appeal:
March 27 – April 13, 2008
The Girl In The Frame:
May 22 – June 8, 2008

414-444-2316
intandemtheatre.com

JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER
Dance and music from internationally renowned artists in two intimate performance spaces.

Season and performance dates TBA

920-458-6144
jmkac.org

KO-THI DANCE COMPANY
A dynamic, internationally celebrated African dance company dedicated to bridging gaps between cultures.

Season and performance dates TBA

Alverno College’s Pitman Theater
414-273-0676
ko-thi.org

LATINO ARTS INC.
Providing and promoting Hispanic arts programming in our community and beyond.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-384-3100
latinoartsinc.org

MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
One of the state’s foremost performing arts venues and home to many talented performing artists and events.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-273-7206
marcuscenter.org

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY THEATRE

Season and performance dates TBA

Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre
414-288-7504
marquette.edu/theatre

MCMANN & TATE PRODUCTIONS
The Taters pride themselves on high-energy, original comedies, holiday comic revues and tomato dodgeball improv shows.

Season and performance dates TBA

Cedarburg Cultural Center
262-375-3676
mcmannandtate.org

MILWAUKEE BALLET
A top-ranked company nationwide, attracting world-class performers and choreographers.

Hamlet: Nov. 1-4
The Nutcracker: Dec. 14-29
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Feb. 21-24, 2008
Milwaukee Ballet At The Pabst: April 3-6, 2008
La Bayadere: May 15-18, 2008

milwaukeeballet.org
414-902-2103

MILWAUKEE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Season and performance dates TBA

Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College
414-443-8702

MILWAUKEE CHAMBER THEATRE
Thought-provoking, professional theatrical works in the intimate Cabot and Studio Theatres.

Moonlight And Magnolias: Aug. 9-26
Talking Heads: Oct. 18 – Nov. 4
Trying: Nov. 15 – Dec. 16
Crime and Punishment:
Feb. 14 – March 9, 2008
Talley’s Folley:
April 17 – May 4, 2008

414-291-7800
chamber-theatre.com

MILWAUKEE CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Presenting critically acclaimed concerts since 1994.

Season and performance dates TBA

Various venues
414-221-7040
milwaukeechildrenschoir.org

MILWAUKEE CHORAL ARTISTS
Celebrating 10 years as the Midwest’s only professional female vocal ensemble.

It’s All About the Girls!
Vox Femina: Oct. 13
It’s Original! Music written just
for MCA!: Feb. 16, 2008
Anything Goes: The People’s Choice 10th Anniversary Concert: April 12, 2008

262-375-2952
milwaukeechoralartists.org

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC THEATRE
Milwaukee Public Theatre creates original theatre works and provides workshops and arts residencies, making the arts accessible to people of all ages and cultures since 1974.

With Hearts and Feet on Fire: March 29 & 30
Unclothed: Stores of Sexual Abuse and Healing: April 11
Drumdance: April 27
Saber Para La Gente: May 5
Joey’s Lunch Money Blues: Dates/times TBA
Amy’s Addiction: Dates/times TBA
Persuading Tiffany: Dates/times TBA
No Good Reason To Stay?:
Dates/times TBA
F.A.Q.S.: Dates/times TBA
Tobaccosaurus Rex:
Dates/times TBA
Rainbow Spectacolo:
Dates/times TBA

414-347-1685
milwaukeepublictheatre.org

MILWAUKEE SHAKESPEARE
Founded in 2000, Milwaukee’s only professional Shakespeare company presents world-class productions.

Henry IV: Sept. 8 – Oct. 7
Twelfth Night:Jan. 26 – Feb. 3, 2008
Cymbeline:
March 22 – April 20, 2008

414-747-9659
milwaukeeshakespeare.com

MILWAUKEE THEATER
A “destination” theater in the heart of downtown Milwaukee.

Celtic Woman: April 15
Chicago The Musical: May
Daniel O’Donnell: June 4
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra: June 19

414-276-4545
milwaukeetheatre.org

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATRE
Nationally recognized company presenting compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary works and lively cabaret shows.

Quadracci Powerhouse Theater
Cyrano De Bergerac:
Sept. 5 – Oct. 7
Doubt: Oct. 17 – Nov. 18
The Norman Conquests:
Dec. 2 – Jan. 20, 2008
Glengarry Glen Ross:
Jan. 30 – March 2, 2008
The Night Is A Child:
March 12 – April 13, 2008
Armadale: April 23 – May 25, 2008

Stiemke Theater
Seascape: Sept. 14 – Oct. 14
Enchanted April:
Feb. 8 – March 9, 2008
Endgame: March 21 – April 20, 2008

Stackner Cabaret Season
Life Could be A Dream:
Sept. 7 – Nov. 4
Carolin’ Carolynne’s Comin’ To Town: Nov. 9 – Jan. 6, 2008
Grafton City Blues:
Jan. 11 – March 9, 2008
Hula Hoop Sha – Boop:
March 14 – May 11, 2008

414-224-9490
milwaukeerep.com

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Founded in 1959, the MSO is the largest professional arts organization in Wisconsin.

A Sharp and Striking Start:
Sept. 28-30,
Exciting and Powerful: Oct. 5-6
Youth, Fate and Surprise:
Oct. 18-20
Delight and Romance: Oct. 26-27
Rhythmic, Dramatic: Nov. 23-24
Ode to Joy: Nov. 30 – Dec. 2

From Sensuality to Dreams:
Jan. 4-5, 2008
Sound and Story: Jan. 17-19, 2008
Deep and Playful: Jan. 25-26, 2008
Moving Towards the Heights: Feb. 8-10, 2008
Prayers from the Heart:
March 7-9, 2008
Arousal, Grace, and Melody: March 28-29, 2008
Contrasts: April 3-5, 2008
Journeys: April 17-20, 2008
Yo-Yo Ma: May 7, 2008
Nations on Parade: May 9-11, 2008
Grandeur and Worship:
May 23-24, 2008
From Germany to Russia:
May 29 – June 1, 2008
Stories and Music:
June 13-14, 2008
Clarity and Warmth:
June 19-21, 2008

Marcus Center’s Wher Auditorium
414-291-7605
milwaukeesymphony.org

MILWAUKEE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
It its 52nd year of offering training in ensemble musicianship to motivated young people from diverse backgrounds across the region.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-267-2950
myso.org

MILWAUKEE YOUTH THEATRE
The Milwaukee Youth Theatre prides itself on being most children’s first chance to be onstage. We involve children in all aspects of our performances.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-390-3900
milwaukeeyouththeatre.org

MODJESKA YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY
A vibrant musical theatre company on Milwaukee’s south side, the MYTC provides performance opportunities to youths aged 6-20.

A Chorus Line: Fall 2007
Oliver: Dec. 2007
Jesus Christ Superstar: Winter 2008
Fiddler on the Roof: May 2008

414-384-4550 mytheatercompany.org

NEXT ACT THEATRE
Celebrating 18 years as a professional company with contemporary, issues-oriented plays and powerful, intimate performances.

An Interview With Paul Robeson: Sept. 20 – Oct. 21
Greetings!: Nov. 15 – Dec. 16
Faith Healer:
Jan. 31 – March 2, 2008
The Mystery of Irma Vep:
April 3 – May 4, 2008

Off-Broadway Theatre
414-278-0765
nextact.org

OFF THE WALL THEATRE
Wildly innovative theatre in a tiny space that breaks the rules with original set designs and often radical productions.

The Lady in Question: July 19-29
Chess: September 6-16
Hamlet: Nov. 15-25

More season/performance dates TBA

414-327-3552
offthewalltheatre.com

PABST THEATER
Built in 1895, The Pabst Theater is the 4th oldest continuously operating theater in the United States and has been designated as a City of Milwaukee Landmark.

2008 Artist Series At The Pabst: TBA
2008 Hal Leonard Jazz Series: TBA

414-286-3663
pabsttheater.org

PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Dance
New Dancemakers: Dec. 5-10
Winterdances: Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2008
Summerdances: June 13-15, 2008
Digital/Interative Event:
June 20-21 and 27-28
Dancemakers: July 25-26, 2008

Music
Fine Arts Quartet : Sept. 16, Nov. 18, 2007; Feb. 10, Apr. 13, 2008

Theatre
Of Mice and Men
Oct. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Ring Round the Moon:
Dec. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
White Buffalo:
Feb. 26, 27, 28, 29; March 1, 2, 2008
Caucasian Chalk Circle:
April 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2008

Various campus venues
414-229-4308
www3.uwm.edu/arts

PRESENT MUSIC
Present Music is one of the nation’s leading ensembles specializing in the commissioning and performance of new music.

Celtic Stew – Halfway to
St. Patrick’s Day: Sept. 15
Thanksgiving: Nov. 18
Exploring the Milwaukee Art
Museum: Jan. 12, 2008
Antigone w/Milwaukee Dance Theatre: March 5-9, 2008
Danceworks Collaboration:
April 25-26, 2008
Milwaukee County Zoo:
June 6, 2008

Various venues
414-271-0711
presentmusic.org

RACINE THEATER GUILD
In its 70th season in 2008, the RTG is a professionally-managed community theatre offering mainstage productions, children’s theatre, jazz and comedy, classes and more.

Laughing Stock: Sept. 7-30
King o’ the Moon: Oct. 19 – Nov. 11
Scrooge: Dec. 7-16
You Can’t Take It With You:
Jan. 11 – Feb. 3, 2008
The Gamester:
Feb. 22 – Mar. 16, 2008
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds:
Apr. 18-27, 2008
Guys and Dolls:
May 16 – June 8, 2008

262-633-4218
racinetheatre.org

RENAISSANCE THEATERWORKS
Creating compelling theatre exploring the feminine voice and offering professional opportunities to emerging local artists.

The Woman in Black:
Oct. 12 – Nov. 04,
Red Pepper Jelly III: The Best Recipe: Jan. 11 – Feb. 3, 2008
Fat Pig /By Neil LaBute:
April 25 – May 18, 2008

414-291-7800
r-t-w.com

RSVP PRODUCTIONS
Now in its 6th season, RSVP Productions stages newer works not seen before in the Milwaukee area.

The Women: May 17-20
Dog Sees God- Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead: Nov. 7-17
As Bees In Honey Drown:
Feb. 20 – March 1 2008

414-272-5694
rsvptheater.com

SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Cultural arts center offering performances by regional and touring groups, arts education and an art gallery.

Monaco: Enchanting
Evening 2007: June 9
Wilson Center Golf Classic at Merrill Hills Country Club: June 18
Od Tapo Imi: June 29
Independence Day: July 6
Naborí: July 13
Nob Hill Boys: July 20
Swing Nouveau: July 27
Robin Pluer: Aug. 3
Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz: Aug. 10
Valley of the Dolls: Aug. 17
Monica Mancini: Sept. 15
Mark Nadler: Sept. 28-29
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Oct. 13
Russ Lorenson: Oct. 17
American Repertory Ballet: Oct. 19
David Hazeltine: Nov. 2
Mary Black: Nov. 3
Stacy Sullivan: Nov. 9-10
New York Voices: Nov. 16
Joe & Rick Aaron: Dec. 7
Tony DeSare: Dec. 12
MSO Holiday Pops: Dec. 15
MSO Holiday Classics: Dec. 22
Brandon Cutrell: Jan. 11-12, 2008
Regina Carter: Jan. 18, 2008
Randal Harrison: Feb. 1, 2008
Marcus Belgrave: Feb. 6, 2008
Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Feb. 29, 2008
Tim Whalen: March 8, 2008
Tom Michael & Beckie Menzie: March 14-15, 2008
Mick Moloney: March 19, 2008
Tito Puente Jr.: March 29, 2008
Rachael Price: April 11, 2008
Jim Caruso: April 25- 26. 2008
Jeff Morrison: May 2, 2008
Cantus: May 10, 2008
Measha Brueggergosman:
May 17, 2008

262-781-9520
wilson-center.com

SKYLIGHT OPERA
Nationally acclaimed professional opera and music theatre offering a tantalizing mix of musical and theatrical arts.

The Midnight Angel:
Sep. 21 – Oct. 7
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Nov. 23 – Dec.31
La Traviata: Feb. 1-17, 2008
Souvenir: March 14-30, 2008
Nine-The Musical:
May 23 – June 15, 2008

Broadway Theater Center
414-291-7800
skylightopera.com

SOULSTICE THEATRE
Soulstice Theatre exists to create meaningful theatre that inspires, challenges and entertains. A portion of box office receipts are designated to a charity that matches the meaning of each show.

Wit: April 5-21
Euphony: A Celebration of Song and Dance: Aug. 23-26
Soulstice Songs & Stories V: Dec. 15

More season/performance dates TBA

414-431-3187
soulsticetheatre.org

ST. CROIX FESTIVAL THEATRE
St. Croix Festival Theatre is a professional regional theatre.

Café Accordion Orchestra: April 21
Alice Peacock: May 5
Pop Wagner: June 16
Barefoot in the Park:
June 21 – Aug. 5
Moonlight & Magnolias:
July 6 – Aug. 12
Sons of the Voyageur: July 20
Tish Hinojosa: Aug. 11
Quilters: Aug. 16-19
Talley’s Folly: Sept. 20 – Oct. 7
Butch Thompson: Sept. 29
Foxfire: Oct. 18 – Nov. 4
Neal & Leandra: Nov. 10
Uh – Oh, Here Comes Christmas: Nov. 16 – Dec. 23
Prudence Johnson &
Dan Chouinard: Dec. 2
A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas: Nov. 27 – Dec. 22
Monroe Crossing: Dec. 29th

715-483-3387
festivaltheatre.org

ST. CROIX VALLEY SUMMER THEATRE
St. Croix Valley Summer Theatre is a semi-professional summer stock housed at UW-River Falls.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo:
June 26 – July 1
Disney’s High School Musical: July 31 – Aug 11
Radio Gals: July 10-21

Blanch Davis Theatre, UW-River Falls
715-425-3114
uwrf.edu/scvst

SUNSET PLAYHOUSE
Established in 1960, a community theater where volunteers work with paid professionals.

Oscar & Felix:
Sept. 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-29
Misery:
Oct. 19-21, 25-28, Nov. 1-4, 8-10
A Christmas Carol:
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 6-9, 13-16, 31,
Arthur, The Boy Who Would Be King: Jan. 11-13, 17-20, 24-27, 2008
The Cemetery Club: Feb. 22-24, 28; March 2, 6-9, 13-15, 2008
Streetcar Named Desire: April 11-13, 17-20, 24-27, May 1-3, 2008
The Boys Next Door: May 23-24, 29 – June 1, 5-8, 12-14, 2008
Damn Yankees: July 11-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31 – Aug. 3, 2008

Elm Grove Playhouse
262-782-4430
sunsetplayhouse.com

UNCOMMON THEATER
Bringing gay and lesbian theatre to a diverse community of theatre-goers.

Season and performance dates TBA

Milwaukee Gay Arts Center
800-595-4849
http://uncommontheatre.net

U.S. CELLULAR ARENA
Opened in 1950, the U.S. Cellular Arena is home to decades of sports legend and rock & roll history.

Event dates TBA

414-276-4545
uscellulararena.com

WALKER’S PONT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Center exhibits art, provides theater and multi- purpose space and offers art education programs throughout the year.

Gallery Night Reception: July 20
Paper Politics: Sept. 7 – Oct. 13
15th Annual Día de los Muertos: Nov. 1 – Dec. 1
Annual Hands-on Youth Program Exhibit: Dec. 7 – Jan. 12, 2008
Minneapolis Exchange Show: Jan. 25 – March 1, 2008

414-672-2787
wpca-milwaukee.org

WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE
WCT provides quality live theatre performances and educational programs.

Season and performance dates TBA

Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre in Waukesha
262-547-0708
waukeshacivictheatre.com

WILD SPACE DANCE COMPANY
Merging dance with art, film and architecture to create inventive choreography and site- specific performances.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-271-0712
wildspacedance.org

WINDFALL THEATRE COMPANY
Seeking out little-known gems from well-known playwrights, bringing many premieres to Milwaukee.

Rabbit Hole: Sept. 28 – Oct. 13
Three Days of Rain:
Feb. 15 – March 1, 2008
A New Brain: May 2 – 17, 2008

Village Church Arts
414-332-3963
windfalltheatre.com

WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Established in 1899, the WCM is the oldest and largest independent community music school in Wisconsin, serving students of all ages in private and group instruction in all styles.

Season and performance dates TBA

414-276-5760
wcmusic.org

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE
Offering a wide variety of professional guest artists, outdoor summer events, and performing arts groups for all types of audiences.

State Symphony Capella of Russia: Sept. 14
Caribbean Sound: Sept. 18
Connye Florance: Sept. 21
100 Years of Broadway: Sept. 30
Mary Wilson: Oct. 12
Anne of Green Gables: Oct. 14 -15
Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra: Oct. 19
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra & The Pied Pipers: Oct. 26-27
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Nov. 8
Galitcha: Nov. 13
Fish Face: Nob. 14
Leon Williams: Nov. 16
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: Dec. 9- 10
Christmas with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus: Dec. 14- 15
Paul Jacobs: Jan 18, 2008
Kaissa: Jan. 22, 2008
Madeline: Jan. 24, 2008
Gizmo Guys: Jan. 27, 2008
Chapter 6: Feb. 1-2, 2008
Tom Chapin: Feb. 17, 2008
Rastrelli Cello Quartet:
Feb. 29, 2008
Max and Ruby: March 3, 2008
Grascals: March 7-8, 2008
World Festival of Harps:
March 11, 2008
David Osborne Trio:
March 28-29, 2008
Stone Soup: April 14, 2008
Paul Revere’s Ride: April 15, 2008

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