THEATRICAL PREVIEWS

I AM MY OWN WIFE
Talented actor Michael Gotch stars as over 30 characters in the acclaimed Doug Wright drama about a German transvestite who lives through the Third Reich and Communist-ruled post-WWII. At the Milwaukee Rep’s Stiemke Theatre September 1 – October 5. 414-224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com

THE WONDER BREAD YEARS
John McGivern returns to the Marcus Center with another run of Pat Hazell’s popular baby boomer monologue laced with McGivern’s own memories of growing up in Milwaukee. September 2 – 21. 414-273-7206 or marcuscenter.org

THOSE CRAZY LADIES IN THE HOUSE ON THE CORNER
The Sunset Playhouse opens it season with the Pat Cook comedy about three fiercely independent widowed sisters who are tricked by a local doctor into accepting the help of a nurse. September 5-27. 262-782-4430 or sunsetplayhouse.com

LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
A talented ensemble including Wayne T. Carr, Kevin Rich, Molly Rhode, Angela Iannone and Norman Moses bring the classic Shakespearian romance to life as Milwaukee Shakespeare opens its season September 6 – October 5 at the Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theatre. 414-291-7800 or milwaukeeshakespeare.com

LOMBARDI: THE ONLY THING
Next Act Theatre opens its season with the Eric Simonson tribute to one of the most enduring legends of the NFL. Artistic Director David Cecsarini stars as the Packers head coach in an era long before Favre and McCarthy. September 11 – October 12 at the Off-Broadway Theatre. 414-278-0765 or nextact.org

RIPPER!
Alchemist Theatre Productions presents writer/director Jackie Benka’s new twist on the old story of one of history’s most notorious serial killers. Mark A Lonten stars as Detective Abberline with a cast including Liz Schipe, Alice Wilson and Emmit Morgans. September 11 - 27. 414-426-4169 or alchemisttheatre.com

DOUBT
Spiral Theatre presents a unique, environmental production of the John Patrick Shanley drama about a priest who is accused of “interfering” with a school’s only black student. Starring Sandra Stark, Peter Gavin, Jenna Wetzel and Ericka Wade. September 12 – 27 at Plymouth Church. 414-248-6481 or spiraltheatre.com

LA BOHEME
The Skylight opens its first full season with new managing director Eric Dillner with this classic opera by Giacomo Puccini. September 12 – October 5 at the Broadway Theatre Center. 414-291-7800 or skylightopera.com

STATE OF THE UNION
The Milwaukee Rep presents this Pulitzer Prizewinning drama about the ill-fated 1946 presidential campaign of Republican Grant Mathews. September 16 – October 12 at the Quadracci Powerhouse Theatre. 414-224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com

THE CONSTANT WIFE
The Boulevard Theatre continues its twentythird season with the Milwaukee premiere of this Somerset Maugham comedy, directed by Mark Bucher. September 17 – October 5. 414-744-5757 or boulevardtheatre.com

GOSSAMER
First Stage Children’s Theatre has collaborated with the Oregon Children’s Theatre on this exploration into the origin of dreams by awardwinning author Lois Lowry. A young dream-giver is assigned to help a troubled child and a lonely woman battle nightmares. September 19 – October 5 at the Marcus Center. 414-273-7206 or firststage.org

SECOND CITY
The venerable improv group’s touring company comes to the similarly esteemed Turner Hall Ballroom September 19 for an evening of comedy. 414-286-3663 or turnerhallballroom.org

GYPSY
Off The Wall Theatre presents a production of the classic Stephen Sondheim musical featuring Alison Mary Forbes in the title role, with an impressive cast including Liz Misetle, Kristin Pagenkopf, Lawrence Lukasavage, Tom Welcenbach and more. September 25 – October 11. 414-327-3552 or offthewalltheatre.com

MOON OVER BUFFALO
Debra Krajec directs this Marquette University production of the 1995 Ken Ludwig comedy. September 25 – October 5 at the Helfaer Theatre. 414-288-7504 or marquette.edu

THE VAST DIFFERENCE
Windfall Theatre present the ‘90s comedy by comic actor/playwright Jeff Daniels September 26 – October 11 at Village Church Arts. 414-332-3963 or windfalltheatre.com

ROBIN WILLIAMS
The massively famous 57 year-old actor/comedian comes to the Milwaukee Theatre September 28 on first national stand-up tour in over half a decade. 414-908-6092 or wcd.org