Events for 03/18/2012 |
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| SUSANNAH |
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Florentine Opera Company
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2:30 p.m. | Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for Performing Art
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Maestro Joseph Mechavich, high praised by composer Carlisle Floyd for his masterful interpretation of the Susannah score joins the Florentine Opera in the organization’s debut production of this stirring 20th-century American classic. A poignant American folk opera, Susannah tells the riveting story of an innocent 19-year-old girl, branded as a sinner in a 1950s Tennessee community, bringing to light the tragic consequences of intolerance, betrayal and revenge. This enthralling opera features powerful choruses, compelling ensembles and fervent hymns. Sung in English with English lyrics projected above the stage. Tickets and information: 414-291-5200 ext 224 or www.florentineopera.org
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| CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY |
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First Stage
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1:00 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. | Todd Wehr Theatre, Marcus Center for the Perf Arts
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By Roald Dahl, adapted by Richard George. Charlie Bucket’s golden ticket is his passport into Willy Wonka’s whimsical world of wacky wonders. Join Charlie and his Grandpa Joe as they take a daring adventure into the fantastical factory, filled with Oompa-Loompas, squirrels, chocolate rivers, and cotton candy dreams. This adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl has enough excitement to satisfy the sweet tooth of everyone in your entire family. For ages 6 and up. Tickets and information: (414) 267-2961 or www.firststage.org.
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| IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY |
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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2 p.m.; 7 p.m. | Stiemke Studio
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By Sarah Ruhl. Hailed as “one of the most gifted and adventurous American playwrights” by The New York Times, Sarah Ruhl has created a smart, classy and touching comedy about marriage, intimacy and how electricity came along to fuse them. In a prim Victorian home, a gentleman doctor innocently invents a most extraordinary device for treating “hysteria.” As his wife listens in the next room, long dormant thoughts and feelings begin to stir deep within her. This beguiling play about love, longing, science and invention was a 2010 Tony Award® Nominee for Best Play and a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
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| ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE |
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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7 p.m. | Stackner Cabaret
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By Ted Swindley. Following in the footsteps of The Rep’s sold-out smash hits Liberace! and Nobody Lonesome for Me, comes the true story of country music legend Patsy Cline’s remarkable friendship with devoted fan Louise Seger. Filled with two dozen unforgettable hits – including “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walkin’ After Midnight” – Always…Patsy Cline celebrates the life and music of one of the most acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century.
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| DADDY LONG LEGS |
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Skylight Music Theatre
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2 p.m. | Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center
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Based on the classic novel by Jean Webster. Jerusha Abbott’s prayers seem answered when the generosity of an anonymous gentleman, known only to her as ‘‘Daddy Long Legs,’’ enables her to move from orphanage to university. Through her grateful letters, Jerusha shares her life with her mysterious benefactor as she grows into an intelligent, independent New American Woman and discovers a budding romance with a wealthy young suitor. Yet there is one startling fact that Jerusha has yet to uncover--one that will change her life forever.
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| THE CHOSEN |
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In Tandem Theatre
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2 p.m. | Tenth Street Theatre
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In 1940's Brooklyn, two Jewish boys whose life paths are preordained, must weigh the cost of choosing their own destinies. Adapted for the stage from Chaim Potok's classic novel, The Chosen won the Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play.
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| THIS LIME TREE BOWER |
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Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre
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2:30 p.m. | Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre
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Written by Conor McPherson and directed by Mark Bucher, This Lime Tree Bower is comprised of three thought-provoking and witty monologues that reveal the lives of three inhabitants of a small seaside Irish town. The three speakers cast an insightful perspective on life through the intricately crafted script.
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