Key Milwaukee

February 2014

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Complete address of sites and phone numbers are listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings subject to change. For updates and links to websites, visit KeyMilwaukee.com. THEATER MIDNIGHT CRY, through Feb. 9; Marcus Center. Historical drama with live music is inspired by the true story of a young slave's journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad. First Stage Children's Theater presentation. Ages 9+. 273-7206. IN THE HEIGHTS, through Feb. 23; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Music Theatre presents the award-winning musical that melds a variety of musical styles from freestyle rap to rhythmic salsa. 291-7800. RACE, through Feb. 23; Next Act Theatre, 255 S. Water St. A wealthy white man is accused of assaulting a young black woman. He denies the charge. Playwright David Mamet crossexamines what is, arguably, the most complex and intransigent socio-political issue in America. 278-0765. THE WHIPPING MAN, Feb. 5- March 16; Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Stiemke Studio, 108 E. Wells St. The Civil War has ended, but for some, the struggle has just begun. A Jewish Confederate soldier, wounded in war, has returned from the battlefield to find that his family has fled. The only remaining household members are two former slaves. 224-9490. OCTOBER, BEFORE I WAS BORN, Feb. 19-March 9; Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. In 1960, after an explosion at the Tennessee Eastman Company, three family members anxiously await word on the fate of their loved ones. Presented by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. 291-7800. ANATOLE, Feb. 21-March 16; Marcus Center. First Stage children's theater company production tells story of noble French mouse Anatole, who learns that humans view mice as the villains of France and embarks on a musical adventure to save a cheese factory, restore his family's honor, conquer a cat, and truly become a Mouse Magnifique! AN ILIAD, Feb. 25-March 23; Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, 108 E. Wells St. "It's a good story," says the lone figure, just emerged from the darkness, as he launches into this modern adaptation of Homer's epic poem. 224-9490. M U S I C NOTE: At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, no one under 21 is allowed in the theater under any circumstances. TRINITY • THREE IRISH PUBS LIVE MUSIC, 125 E. Juneau Ave. Live music, phone for information. On Friday and Saturday nights, ride the trolley between Trinity, The Harp, The Black Rose and RC's. 278-7033. MUSIC UNDER GLASS, Thursdays through April 3; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S. Layton 14 Blvd. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 2/6 The R Country Gals, 2/13 Vivo featuring Warren Wiegratz, 2/20 The BriTins, 2/27 The Test 1..2 Band.countyparks.com or 257-5611. END OF THE RAINBOW, through Feb. 9; Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Critically-acclaimed exploration of Judy Garland's infamous 1968 London comeback. 224-9490. WOODY SEZ, through March 9; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. Depicts the original folk hero, Woody Guthrie, and his energetic, moving, and infectious melodies. Milwaukee Repertory Theater production. 224-9490. LEONARD BERNSTEIN ON THE TOWN, Jan. 31-Feb. 1; Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St.. MSO concert. 8 p.m. EVITA, Feb. 4-9; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Chronicles how Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. 273-7206. JASON ISBELL, Feb. 6; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. FLORENCE LARUE & THE 5TH DIMENSION WITH THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL, Feb. 7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St. 847-7922, 800-7453000. paysbig.com. GODSPELL, Feb. 7-8; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. YESTERDAY AND TODAY, Feb. 7-9; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. This interactive Beatles experience reminds the audience of when you heard their songs. This show takes the incredible music of The Beatles and personalizes it with the stories and perspectives of audience members. THE ROBERT CRAY BAND/MAVIS STAPLES, Feb. 9-10; Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m. FRANKLY MUSIC, Feb. 10; Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. Frank Almond and William Wolfram join for a violin and piano recital featuring songs from their new recording, "A Violin's Life." 7 p.m. 262-781-9520. KURT ELLING, Feb. 14; Wilson Center, Brookfield. 8 p.m. FESTA FIORENTINA, Feb. 14-16; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. Italian and Italian-American classics featuring The Florentine Opera studio artists. VALENTINE ROMANCE, Feb. 14-16; Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra pops concert. AN EVENING WITH STYX, Feb. 20-22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m. MILWAUKEE GOSPEL, Feb. 21; Pabst Theater. AND THE WINNERS ARE…, Feb. 21; Wilson Center, Brookfield. Nemanja Ostoich and Akira Ishiguro, winners of the classical and jazz competitions at the First Annual Wilson Center Guitar Competition and Festival.

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