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 Web sites, visit www.KeyMilwaukee.com. NOTE: At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, no one under 21 is allowed in the theater under any circumstances. M U S I C BLUES IN THE NIGHT, through Dec. 23; Stackner Cabaret, Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells St. The uni- versal language of the blues in 26 torchy numbers that tell sweet, sexy, and sorrowful stories of colorful inhabitants of a 1930s Chicago saloon. 224-9490. THE SOUND OF MUSIC, through Dec. 31; Cabot Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Story of Maria and the Von Trapp family, by Skylight Music Theatre. 291-7800. MUSIC UNDER GLASS, Thursdays, through March 14; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes. 12/6 Tweed Funk, 12/13 Blues Brothers Tribute with The Booze Brothers Show Band and Revue, 12/20 Family Love Night with KT and the Universal Love Band, 12/ 27 Hoppin' Holiday Show with the dueling pianos of Marcel and Peter. www.countyparks.com or 257-5611. TRINITY • THREE IRISH PUBS LIVE MUSIC, 125 E. Juneau Ave. 12/1 Element 13, 12/7 & 8 Dan Harvey, 12/14 Blue Ribbon Band, 12/15 Superfly, 12/21 Tuscan Road, 12/22 Southbound, 12/28 & 29 Dan Harvey, 12/31 The Kingfish. All shows at 10:30 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, ride the trolley between Trinity, The Harp, The Black Rose and RC's. DOC THE HALLS: A MERRY DOC HOLIDAY, Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Doc Severinsen as conductor. MARTINA MCBRIDE: THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS TOUR, Dec 1; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 8 p.m. TREY SONGZ: CHAPTER V TOUR WITH MIGUEL & ELLE VARNER, Dec. 2; Milwaukee Theatre. 7:30 p.m. CRYSTAL GAYLE, Dec. 4-5; Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. Tues., 2 & 8 p.m. Wed. 273-7121. WILSON CENTER BIG BAND, Dec. 5; Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. 1 & 7 p.m. 262--781-9520. GABRIEL SANCHEZ PRESENTS THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE, Dec. 7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. PETRA VAN NUIS QUARTET, Dec. 7; Wilson Center for the Arts. Featuring guitarist Andy Brown. 8 p.m. CHERISH THE LADIES, Dec. 8; Wilson Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. MSO PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF QUEEN, Dec. 8; Riverside Theater. 14 CHRISTMAS IN THE BASILICA, Dec. 8-9; Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. Sixth St. John Rugger's 'Gloria," beloved car- ols and hymns, and the rich sounds of festive brass presented by Bel Canto Chorus. 481-8801. MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY POPS, Dec. 9; Wilson Center for the Arts. 2 p.m. HANDEL'S MESSIAH, Dec. 12-16; various locations; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents in area churches. www.mso.org JOHN TESH BIG BAND CHRISTMAS, Dec. 13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. THE MUSICAL BOX: THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROAD- WAY, Dec. 15; Riverside Theater. CLAY AIKEN JOYFUL NOISE TOUR 2012; Dec. 16; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. JIM BRICKMAN ON A WINTER'S NIGHT, Dec. 27; Marcus Center. Dazzling piano, vocals, warmth and humor. 7:30 p.m. TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Dec. 30; BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. "The Lost Christmas Eve." 3 & 8 p.m. 227-0400. MSO NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION, Dec. 31; Marcus Center. Celebrate New Year's Eve in traditional Viennese style with the Milwaukee Symphony. 8 p.m. BODEANS, Dec. 31; Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 10 p.m. HERE'S A HOWDY DO–THE MISCHIEVOUS WORLD OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN, Dec. 31-Jan. 13; Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Music Theatre presents a roller coaster ride through all of your favorite G & S tunes. 291-7800. THE NUTCRACKER, Dec. 8-26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Ballet Company presents the holiday classic. 273-7206. D A N C E THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED), Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine. Over Our Head Players present 600 years of history in 6000 seconds. 262-632-6802. T H E A T E R THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, through Dec. 2; Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, 108 E. Wells St. 224-9490. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO SHOW, through Dec. 9; Next Act Theatre, 255 S. Water St. Snappy satire involv- ing a new economic roller coaster ride. 278-0765. COLLECTED STORIES, through Dec. 16; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents the relationship between two strong-willed women, a renowned short story writer and her bright-eyed young protege. 291-7800.