Spotlight

9 to 5 The Musical
The Fireside Dinner Theatre
March 8 - May 6
www.firesidetheatre.com
Take a hit movie comedy. Add the wonderful music of the one and only Dolly Parton and you have a musical comedy to delight and thrill audiences young and old. Direct from Broadway and the 1st National Tour, The Fireside is proud to be the first professional theatre in the state to produce the smash hit musical 9 TO 5. It’s a madcap tale about three talented and resourceful women who declare war on their tyrannical boss. What ensues is a fast moving, hilarious romp filled with great songs, lively dances, and nonstop fun. Be among the first to see this Broadway blockbuster at The Fireside.

Othello
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
April 3 - May 6
www.milwaukeerep.com
Shakespeare's most tragic hero squares off against literature's greatest villain in a visceral, sexy and hard-driving story of intrigue, betrayal and vengeance. Iago leads Othello to the edge of jealous madness by whispering doubts about his wife's fidelity. Set in the ruthless world of a motorcycle gang, Mark Clements views Shakespeare's timeless tragedy in a stunning new light.

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly
First Stage Children's Theater
April 13 - May 13
www.firststage.org
A masterful fusion of excitement and education, this adventure is as delightfully absurd and joyously playful as the wildly popular book series.  Who ever thought that we could learn so much about ourselves by looking in on the lives of a non-arthropod, an arachnid and an insect? Walk alongside the worm, the spider and the fly as they learn to overcome many of the same life challenges that we face and emerge with a better understanding – and appreciation – for who they are.

Peter Pan
Milwaukee Ballet
May 10-13
www.milwaukeeballet.org
Michael Pink's most recently acclaimed work took five years to create through the collaboration of a renowned production team, resulting in an adventure beyond our wildest dreams. Join us once again as Peter, Tinkerbell and the Darling children soar to Neverland for escapades with the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and the infamous Captain Hook.

Idomeneo
Florentine Opera Company
May 18 & 20
www.florentineopera.org
Set sail on an epic operatic adventure as the Florentine Opera presents Mozart's first major opera. Idomeneo, a powerful Cretan king, makes an ill-fated pact with Neptune, the god of the sea, and is confronted with unforeseen consequences as life-and-death drama gives way to the triumph of love. The artistic team behind 2009’s smash-hit production of Semele reunites to create a new production that perfectly complements Mozart's glorious melodies. Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

Jazz in the Park
Cathedral Square Park
Thursdays, June 7 - September 6
www.easttown.com/events/jazz-in-the-park
Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee's favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 7 through September 6, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm!

PrideFest
Henry Maier Festival Park
June 8-10
www.pridefest.com
Join PrideFest in celebrating its 25th Anniversary at the Summerfest Grounds on Milwaukee's lakefront! PrideFest produces the largest Gay/Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender pride festival in Wisconsin. Enjoy the festivities and partake in the food, entertainment and marketplace. PrideFest is a celebration of diversity.