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| JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! |
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First Stage
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7 p.m. | Todd Wehr Theatre, Marcus Center for the Perf Arts
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Adapted by Allison Gregory, based on the book series by Barbara Park. It’s Christmas season in Room One, and first-grader Junie B. is a mix of emotions. Visions of goodies from the school’s holiday gift shop frolic about her mind. But, at the same time, she worries that the Holiday Sing-Along could resemble the disaster of skits past. And worst of all, the drawing for the Secret Santa gift exchange has stuck her with the least desirable name in the class – Tattletale Mary. Enjoy Junie B. learning to cope with her challenged holiday spirit, and you and your family will glow with Christmas warmth as everyone experiences the gift of giving. For ages 3 and up. Tickets and information: (414) 267-2961 or www.firststage.org.
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| SONG MAN DANCE MAN |
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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7:30 p.m. | Stackner Cabaret
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By Jon Peterson. Award-winning actor, singer and dancer Jon Peterson created and stars in a joyous tribute to seven extraordinary Hollywood icons: George M. Cohan, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bobby Darin and Anthony Newley. Peterson sings and dances his way through 25 memorable moments made famous by these legends of the silver screen.
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| NEXT TO NORMAL |
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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7:30 p.m. | Quadracci Powerhouse
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By Brian Yorkey & Tom Kitt. This groundbreaking and award-winning musical explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future. The Rep is among the first regional theaters in the United States to produce the show following its long Broadway run and National Tour. The Milwaukee production features the dynamic creative team behind last season’s smash-hit musical, Cabaret.
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| A CHRISTMAS CAROL |
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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7 p.m. | Pabst Theater
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By Charles Dickens. Wisconsin’s favorite holiday tradition returns for its 36th year! Filled with beautiful carols, this timeless Dickens classic will touch your soul and brighten your holiday season. Even the most cynical “Bah Humbugs” in your family will leave with a song in their heart and a feeling of hope and redemption.
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| SCROOGE IN ROUGE |
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In Tandem Theatre
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7:30 p.m. | Tenth Street Theatre
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In a British Music Hall at the turn-of-the-century, a troupe of 23 actors are about to embark on a musical version of the beloved classic, A Christmas Carol – until 20 of them come down with food poisoning! Just three are left to pull off this bawdy and hilariously funny show as costumes fly and mayhem ensues! Back again by popular demand!!
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