Here’s Lee’s top five recommendations for the week of December 8th – 12th.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 10-26, 2011 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Milwaukee’s holiday entertainment jewel, Michael Pink’s production of “The Nutcracker” is a dazzling journey to a magical land where dolls, toys and snowflakes come to life under the direction of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, performed live by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and Milwaukee Children’s Choir. Dancers from Milwaukee Ballet II and Milwaukee Ballet School add to the story’s youthful exuberance.
Next to Normal
Dec. 13-Jan. 15, 2011-12 at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Dec. 15, 2011 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. at the Bradley Center
Rock theater originators the Trans-Siberian Orchestra perform the timeless classic “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” in its entirety, followed by excerpts from the upcoming “Gutter Ballet and The New York Blues Express.” Tickets are $29, $37.50, $47.50 and $57.50.
Sylvia
Dec. 12-18, 2011 at Next Act Theater
Greg brings home Sylvia, a stray he found in Central Park, and finds in her a loving escape from job frustrations and the dog days of middle age. Greg’s wife Kate doesn’t take kindly to her man’s new best friend and rival for his affections. With their marriage in the balance, a series of hilarious and touching complications encourages Greg and Kate to compromise. If all goes well, Sylvia just might become a “bone”-afide member of the family!
The Polar Express: IMAX Experience
Dec. 16-Jan. 1, 2011-12 at the Humphrey IMAX Theater
It’s nearly midnight on Christmas Eve when a doubting young boy is startled by a thunderous roar. Clearing the mist from his window he sees the most amazing sight – a gleaming black train rumbling to a stop right in front of his house. The boy rushes outside, clad only in his pajamas and slippers, and is met by the train’s conductor who seems to be waiting just for him. Don’t miss the classic tale of “The Polar Express” as it returns to the IMAX theater this holiday season.
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