Doug Brueckner
In Tandem Theatre concludes its season with the romantic comedy Little by Little, a witty musical created by Annette Jolles (storyline), Brad Ross (composer), Ellen Greenfield (storyline/lyricist) and Hal Hackady (lyricist). The story takes us on a journey of three friends (one man and two women) who, as director Chris Flieller says, “come to realize as they grow and mature that what they may want for themselves in life can have a big impact on the people they are close to, either as friends or romantic partners.”
Flieller points out that the play “is all music and singing, no dialogue, and flows seamlessly from scene to scene. It never really stops changing, just as life never stops to let us catch up.” He also remarks that “It’s not just cute songs and dances; it’s a story with real hurt, anger, longing and heartbreak along with humor and joy.” Musical direction is provided by David Bonofiglio, who Flieller describes as “the best there is.” Featured in the show are Michael T. Black, Jenna Vik and Rachel Zientek. “Our three singer/actors are all consummate musicians. They bring a tremendous amount of energy and ideas to the creative process,” says Flieller.
Little by Little runs May 1-24 at In Tandem’s Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. On Mother’s Day (Monday, May 10), moms can take the birth weight of their biggest child off the regular ticket price when making their ticket reservation. Additionally, composer Brad Ross will attend the Sunday, May 17 show and participate in a talkback. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 414-271-1371 or visit intandemtheatre.org.
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Theater Happenings
■ Arthur Miller’s landmark drama The Crucible comes to the UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts Mainstage (2400 E. Kenwood Blvd.) April 29-May 3. For tickets, call 414-229-4308 or visit arts.uwm.edu/tickets.
■ The second show in Alchemist Theatre’s New York Stories trilogy, The King of Pop by Eddie Valentine, is a semi-factual tale of the ’60s and ’70s New York City art scene and how the glamorous elite fight to keep “the drab” in the shadows where they belong. Show runs April 30-May 16. For tickets, email the.alchemist.theatre@gmail.com or visit alchemisttheatre.com.
■ The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center (901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee) is hosting its 10th Anniversary Gala featuring award-winning solo performance artist Tomáš Kubínek as Master of Ceremonies. Enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres Friday, May 1 at 6 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. variety show, featuring performances by Siempre Flamenco, MSOE Unicycle Club, Mil Town Treblemakers, KJ Prodigy, Delta V and The PopRockets, Danceworks and many, many more. For more details and tickets, call 414-766-5049 or visit southmilwaukeepac.org/galaacts.
■ For its West Bend Family Series, Schauer Arts & Activities Center presents Theaterworks USA’s production of Charlotte’s Web. Based on E.B. White’s book of the same name, this lovely story featuring a pig named Wilbur and a gray spider named Charlotte explores bravery, selfless love and the meaning of true friendship. See it one night only, Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at 147 N. Rural Street, Hartford. For tickets, call 262-670-0560 or visit schauercenter.org.
■ Windfall Theatre brings to stage the Tony Award-winning musical comedy City of Angels (lyrics by David Zippel; music by Cy Coleman; book by Larry Gelbart) May 1-16 at Village Church Arts (130 E. Juneau). This homage to 1940s film noir private eye movies features Libby Amato, Amanda J. Hull, Doug Clemons and more than a dozen other actors. For tickets, call 414-332-3963 or visit windfalltheatre.com.
■ The Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Les Misérables comes to Milwaukee May 1-17 at Waukesha Civic Theatre (264 W. Main St., Waukesha). For tickets, call 262-547-0708 or visit waukeshacivictheatre.org.
