Photo by Astrid Neumann.
This week, the theater’s are going strong with shows that have opened previously, but there are bunch of one-night-only events that you shouldn’t miss, including the Quartet New Generation (above) performing a world premiere.
#5: Early Music Now at St. Joseph’s Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd.
Why? Because the double header is not dead! EMN Closes out its season with a pair of international groups, the vocalists of the Calmus Ensemble Leipzig and the recorder group Quartet New Generation. QNG just won accolades for its New York concert of new music for recorders, but this concert will focus on the 15th and 16th centuries, with music composed for Holy Roman Emperors of those days. But it also features a world premiere of Paul Moravec’s Sacred Love Songs, commissioned by the two groups.
#4: Prometheus Trio at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Why? Because the Prometheus is known for its interesting programming, combining repertory stalwarts with new discoveries, and this concert is no exception. In addition to Robert Schumann’s great trio in d minor, pianist Stefanie Jacob, violinist Timothy Klabunde and cellist Scott Tisdel will play a trio arrangement of a Mozart piano duet. And a trio by 20th-century Armenian composer Arno Babajanian, who was strongly influenced by Prokofiev and Bartok.
#3: Uprooted Theatre’s Oleanna at Tenth Street Theater.
Why? Because it’s a chance to see a spin on David Mamet’s provocative play about the sexual politics featuring two of Milwaukee’s great performers, Marti Gobel and Joseph Hanreddy. Gobel dazzled audiences a few months ago in Charlayne Woodard’s Neat. Hanreddy is the former artistic director of the Milwaukee Rep, who found time to do some acting during his tenure, in plays like Of Mice and Men and The Goat. Rep Company Member Laura Gordon directs this staged reading for one performance only.
#2: In Acting Shakespeare at Marquette University.
Why? Because any time is right for Shakespeare, but here’s a chance to celebrate the old boy’s birthday with a fitting tribute by Wisconsin’s great classical actor, James DeVita. His one-person show describes his journey from Long Island fishing boats to the classical world of Shakespeare and American Players Theatre. Inspired by Ian McKellen’s autobiographical show, DeVita’s story features some of the great speeches from Shakespeare’s plays as well as an inspiring story of a dream realized.
Why? Because it’s time to roam the gallery world again, and April’s edition of this quarterly event is guaranteed to be free from ice and snow. Highlights and “must-see” stops this year: MIAD’s “2012 Senior Exhibition,” a chance to see what the next generation is up to. Dean Jensen’s “Sally Hutchinson: “Paintings from the Edo and Shangri-La Series” are abstract works using discarded book covers. Charles Allis Museum’s “Forward 2012” is a broad survey of Wisconsin contemporary work curated by the Racine Art Museum’s Lena Vigna. INOVA’s “Miller & Shellabarger: Hiding in the Light” features two life-partners who reflect on love and mortality in a variety of genres. The Portrait Society features BS @ PS, a juried exhibit of self-published photography books. Wander and discover.
