EVENTS

Performing Arts Calendar: Author visits, concerts and theater events April 23-29

Elaine Rewolinski

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

AUTHOR VISITS

Books & Company: Lindsey Becker “The Star Thief,” 6:30 p.m. April 26, Kathy Mydlach-Bero “E.A.T.: An Unconventional Decade in the Life of a Cancer Patient,” 7 p.m. April 27, Whitman Park Shopping Center, 1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc, (262) 567-0106.

Boswell Books: Jen Sincero “Master the Mindset of Wealth,” 7 p.m. April 25, Donna Seaman “Identity Unknown: Rediscovering Seven American Women Artists,” 7 p.m. April 27, Jo Piazza “How to Be Married,” 7 p.m. April 28, Liam Callanan “My Bookstore,” 7 p.m. April 29, 2559 N. Downer Ave., (414) 332-1181.

DANCE CONCERTS

Kenilworth Square East Gallery: UWM Springdances 2017, 7:30 p.m. April 27-29, (through May 1), 2155 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 229-4308.

MUSIC

Carroll University Shattuck Auditorium: Wisconsin Philharmonic “Shining Stars” Recital, 7 p.m. April 25, 100 East Ave., Waukesha, (262) 547-1858.

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Ravenna Lipchick, violin, and Ravenna Helson, cello, 12:15 p.m. April 26, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814.

Chula Vista Resort: Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest featuring The Polka Country Musicians, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, and Doctor Kielbasa, 6 p.m. April 28; New Gerneration Band, The Ampol-Aires, Sheelytown and Mollie B with Squeezebox, noon April 29, (through April 30), 2501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, (877) 624-0685.

Concordia University Wisconsin: Chapel Ringers and Concordia Civic Chorale, 3:30 p.m. April 23, Milwaukee Festival Brass, 3:30 p.m. April 29, Chapel, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, (262) 243-4405.

Fond du Lac High School PAC: Fond du Lac Symphonic Band Spring Pops Concert, 3 p.m. April 23, 801 Campus Drive, Fond du Lac, (920) 907-7678.

Lake Country UU Church: Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt, 7 p.m. April 25, W299-N5595 Grace Drive, Hartland, (262) 369-1703.

Lake Geneva Middle School: US Navy Sea Chanters, 7 p.m. April 25, 600 Bloomfield Road, Lake Geneva, (262) 348-1000.

Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents “Rachmaninoff and Beethoven,” 2:30 p.m. April 23, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Milwaukee Public Museum: Present Music presents “Time, Nature, Culture, Sound,” 7 p.m. April 29, 800 W. Wells St., (414) 271-0711.

Nicolet High School Auditorium: Tierney Sutton, 7 p.m. April 26, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road, Glendale.

St. Casimir Church: Concert Series concert by St. Mark’s Brass, Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble, and Mike Keegan, 4 p.m. April 23, 2600 N. Bremen St., (414) 264-0049.

St. Joseph Chapel: Bach Chamber Choir presents “Peace and Rebirth, Songs for Spring,” 3 p.m. April 23, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., (414) 319-9816.

Steinway Piano Gallery: Milwaukee Music Teachers Association piano student concert, 1 p.m. April 23, Concert by soprano Lydia Rose Eiche, 3:30 p.m. April 23, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.

UW-Parkside: Robin Verheyen, 4 p.m. April 24, Bedford Hall, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, (262) 595-2564.

Wisconsin Woman’s Club: PianoArts Gala Concert “Vienna, City of Dreams,” 8 p.m. April 28, 813 E. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 962-3055.

THEATER

Alchemist Theatre: Babbling Bohemian Productions presents “Strange Bedfellows,” 7 and 9 p.m. April 28-29, (through May 13), 2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Alverno College Pitman Theatre: Theatre Gigante presents “The Way Things Go,” 7:30 p.m. April 27-29, 3431 S. 39th St., (800) 838-3006.

Broadway Theatre Center-Cabot Theatre: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents “Great Expectations,” 2 p.m. April 23; 1 p.m. April 26; 7:30 p.m. April 27; 8 p.m. April 28; 4 and 8 p.m. April 29, (through April 30), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.

Broadway Theatre Center-Studio Theatre: Renaissance Theaterworks presents “The Violet Hour,” 2 p.m. April 23; 1 and 7:30 p.m. April 26; 7:30 p.m. April 27-28; 4 p.m. April 29, (through April 30), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.

Cardinal Stritch University: “The Mousetrap,” 2 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 27-29, (through April 30), Studio Theater, 6801 N. Yates Road, (414) 410-4171.

Concordia University Wisconsin: “A Raisin in the Sun,” 7:30 p.m. April 27-28; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 29, (through April 29), Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon.

Eastbrook Church: Morning Star Productions presents “Knock, Knock...,” 3 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 27-29, (through April 30), 5385 N. Green Bay Ave., (414) 228-5220, Ext. 119.

Fireside Dinner Theatre: “South Pacific” (through June 4), 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, (800) 477-9505.

Marcus Center Todd Wehr: First Stage presents “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook,” 7 p.m. April 28; 1, 3:30 and 7 p.m. April 29, (through June 4), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: “Chicago,” 7:30 p.m. April 25-27; 8 p.m. April 28; 2 and 8 p.m. April 29, (through April 30), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Marquette University Helfaer Theatre: “Anything Goes,” 7:30 p.m. April 23, 525 N. 13th St., (414) 288-7504.

Memories Dinner Theatre: “In the Restroom at Rosenblooms,” 12:30 p.m. April 23; 6:30 p.m. April 28; 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. April 29, (through April 30), 1077 Lake Drive, Port Washington, (262) 284-6850.

Next Act Theatre: “Bloomsday,” 2 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 24, 26-28; 4:30 and 8 p.m. April 29, (through April 30), 255 S. Water St., (414) 278-0765.

Jordan Watson (left) and Carrie Hitchcock portray Irish women in Next Act's production of "Bloomsday."

North Middle School: Falls Patio Players present “Spamalot,” 2 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 28-29, (through April 30), Auditorium, N88-W16750 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls, (262) 255-8372.

Off the Wall Theater: “The Fantastiks,” 4:30 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 26-29, (through April 30), 127 E. Wells St., (414) 484-8874.

Plymouth Arts Center: “Ring of Fire” Tribute to Johnny Cash, 2:30 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 28-29, (through April 30), 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth, (920) 892-8409.

Quadracci Powerhouse: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Jane Eyre,” 8 p.m. April 28; 4 and 8 p.m. April 29, (through May 21), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Sixth Street Theatre: Over Our Heads Players present “Bob: A Life In Five Acts,” 2:30 p.m. April 23; 8 p.m. April 28; 5:30 and 8 p.m. April 29, (through May 7), 318 Sixth St., Racine, (262) 632-6802.

Stackner Cabaret: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “An Evening with Groucho,” (through May 28), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Sunset Playhouse Studio: “The Dixie Swim Club,” 2 p.m. April 23; 7:30 p.m. April 26-29, (through May 7), 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.

Tenth Street Theatre: In Tandem Theatre presents “Carnival,” 2 p.m. April 23 and 26; 7:30 p.m. April 27; 8 p.m. April 28; 4 and 8 p.m. April 29, (through May 14), 628 N. 10th St., (414) 271-1371.

UW-Parkside: “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m. April 28-29, (through May 6), The Rita, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, (262) 595-2564.

Waukesha Civic Theatre: “The Drowsy Chaperone,” 7:30 p.m. April 28-29, (through May 14), 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 547-0708.

West Allis Central: West Allis Players present “Getting Away with Murder,” 7:30 p.m. April 28-29, (through April 30), Auditorium, 8516 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, (414) 604-4900, Ext. 5912.