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Theatre Companies

Acacia Theatre Company

Acacia Theatre Company is an interdenominational group of professional dramatic artists who share the vision of integrating art and faith by presenting theater from a Christian world view. 2009-2010 performances include "Traveling Light," "The Trip to Bountiful," "The Gifts of the Magi," "The Secret Garden," and "Smoke on the Mountain." Shows are presented at Concordia University's Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. Telephone: (262) 643-5995; www.acaciatheatre.com.

Comedy Cafe

Milwaukee's only five-star comedy club for nearly two decades brings comics direct from television, cable and the movies. Featuring a fully stocked bar and specialty drinks. Valet parking is available. Performances Thursdays through Saturdays. 615 E. Brady St., Milwaukee. Telephone (414) 271-5653; www.jdscomedycafe.com.

ComedySportz

Milwaukee's longest running comedy show offers improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions. The show is in a competitive comedy format appropriate for all ages with teams, referees, fouls and lots of audience interaction. Full bar, restaurant and free parking. Party rooms available. Performances Thursdays through Saturdays and private shows upon request. 3 p.m. Saturday matinees especially for kids and kid's birthday parties. Reservations recommended. 420 S. 1st St., Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 272-8888; www.comedysportzmilwaukee.com.

First Stage Children's Theater

First Stage is one of the largest professional children's theater companies in the country and the second largest theater company in Milwaukee. The 2009-2010 season includes "Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business," "The Thief Lord," "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Bad Day," and "The Wiz." Performances in Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 273-7206. This season's First Steps series, featuring shows for children ages 3 to 6 includes "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and "If You Take a Mouse to School," performed at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 267-2961; www.firststage.org.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Proudly celebrating 35 years, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's 2009-2010 season includes: "Around the World in 80 Days," "Picnic," "Moon Over the Brewery," "Duet for One" and "The Sweetest Swing in Baseball." Performances at Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 291-7800; www.chamber-theatre.com.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

In its 56th season, "The Rep" will produce 10 shows on four stages. The 2009-10 Quadracci Powerhouse Theater season includes: "The Lady With All the Answers," " Yankee Tavern," "The Seafarer," and "Seven Keys to Baldpate." The Steimke Theater schedule includes "Almost Maine," and "Radio Golf." Stackner Cabaret shows include: "Holmes and Watson: A Musical Mystery," "Pearl Bailey . . . By Request," and "Route 66." The Rep's annual production of "A Christmas Carol," a Milwaukee tradition, is performed at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 224-9490; www.milwaukeerep.com.

Next Act Theatre

The 2009-2010 season includes four Milwaukee premieres: "Mary's Wedding," "7 Stories," "Purgatorio" and "The Value of Names," as well as Adrienne Dandrich returning to the Off-Broadway one-woman show "This Light of Mine: The Stories of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price." Performances at the Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St., Milwaukee, 53202. Telephone: (414) 278-7780; www.nextact.org.

Renaissance Theaterworks

Founded in 1993, Renaissance Theaterworks explores theatre's feminine voice and offers professional opportunities for emerging local artists. The 2009-2010 season includes: "The Smell of the Kill," "Blackbird," and "American Fiesta." Performances at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 291-7800; www.r-t-w.com.

The Skylight

Producing music theater, opera and operetta for 50 years, The Skylight is recognized as one of America's finest professional theater companies. The 2009-2010 season features: "The Barber of Seville," "Plaid Tidings," "The Marriage of Figaro," "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine," and "An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan." Performances in the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 291-7800; www.skylightopera.com

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