Jay, who has lived in the Waukesha area for nearly 20 years, is an active volunteer who serves on numerous local boards and committees. He’s married to Colleen with three kids having gone through the Waukesha schools. He is the VP of a local distribution company and currently serves on several area Boards.
Walking down Main Street, my attention was drawn recently to the display windows of the PIX building. The PIX is home to the Waukesha Civic Theatre, and it is a landmark representative of the exciting rebirth of Waukesha. My mind went back to some of the great productions we’ve attended there over the past few years. More importantly, I was reminded of the fun we had the whole evening doing dinner at one of the many nearby family-run restaurants followed by a play. Inevitably, we would leave the play stating “Why don’t we think to do this more often?”
This ‘05-‘06 season is now winding down with “Lost in Yonkers”, a Neil Simon play ending June 25th. As to the question of why write about the Theatre now? I advise to get it on your “radar” as next season will be somewhat of a “Greatest Hits” of fan-favorite plays from years past. Face it; we’re all looking for a break from the “Let’s see a movie and get something to eat” malaise which takes over when the weather changes.
The Civic Theatre offers this “break” with quality plays staged with primarily local talent. All 261 seats are comfortable with good views, and the atmosphere is professional yet intimate. Managing Director John Cramer has done a phenomenal job of blending an architectural jewel in the PIX with professionally-staged productions. The entry and lobby really bring you back to the nostalgia of the old movie theatre grandeur. Prices are very reasonable, and free parking couldn’t have been more convenient.
Call the theatre for info @ 262-547-4911. Again - great building, convenient, a good value, and an entertaining evening! And lastly, it feels good to spread the word, support, and have something “uniquely Waukesha” in our midst.
JUST IN !! (Added 6/23/06)
Alleycat Enterprises presents I Do! I Do!, running July 7th through the 23rd, 2006. The show is being produced as part of the Waukesha Civic Theatre’s Community Partners Productions series.
Starring real life married couple John and Kelli Cramer, together on stage for the first time in over a decade, this award winning musical by Schmidt and Jones (the creators of The Fantasticks) is an intimate story of love and marriage. The show begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day and traces their life together over a period of 50 years.
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, July 7th: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8th: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 9th: 2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 14th: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 15th: 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 16th: 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 21st: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 22nd: 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 23rd: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets for I Do! I Do! are $22.00 or $20.00 for students and seniors. Individual tickets are on sale now and can be ordered by mail, phone, online, or in person. Mail orders should be sent to P.O. Box 221, Waukesha, WI 53187, by check or using MasterCard or Visa
