“King Lear,” through Sunday, Peck Pavilion at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Optimist Theatre, known for its glorious Shakespeare Productions, offers classy entertainment. 262-498-9788, optimisttheatre.org.  

“First Date,” through Sunday, Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. A musical comedy about meeting a new person on a date and all the surprises and pitfalls it can entail. 262-367-4697, lakecountryplayhousewi.org.  

“The Sound of Music,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, New Berlin West Community Theatre, 18695 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin. $10 to $18; purchase at www.nbexcellence.org/community/westpac.cfm, the administrative office of New Berlin West School, and the WestPAC box office one hour prior to curtain.  

“Evita,” Friday through July 29, West Allis High School, 8516 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis. The West Allis Players brings us the famous musical about the beloved Eva Peron and her role as ruler in Argentina. Tickets at the door or info@westallisplayers.org.  

“The Children’s Hour,” Friday through July 29, Brumder Mansion, 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Outskirts Theatre’s summer production of  a story of how rumors that are believed can ruin a person’s life. 414-367-6484, ryan@outskirtstheatre.org.  

Billy Gardell, 8 p.m. Tuesday through July 26, Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. $45 and up. paysbig.com.  

“Pirates of the Curry Bean, Jr.,” July 26 through July 29, Lake Country Playhouse, 221 E. Capitol Drive, Hartland. The adventurous musical involves twins Jack and Liza Periwinkle, who find a treasure map, meet up with Redbeard and have to rescue their kidnapped mother. 262-367-4697, lakecountryplayhousewi.org.  

Uhh Yeah Dude Podcast, 8 p.m. July 27, Turner Hall, 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee.  $27.50 pasbtheater.org, 414-286-3663.  

“Robin Hood” presented by the Prairie Fire Theatre with local youths performing, 7 p.m. July 27 and 1 p.m. July 28, Mukwonago High School Auditorium, 605 W. School Road, Mukwonago. $5 tickets available at afternoon practice sessions Monday through July 27 at the school or at Miller Pharmacy, 801 N. Rochester St., Mukwonago, Monday through July 28. For details: mukwonagooptimist.com.  

Chris “Comedian CP” Powell with guest Shawn Shelnutt, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. July 28, Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. $20. paysbig.com.  

“A Trip to Bountiful,” through Aug. 4, SummerStage, N846 Highway C, Town of Delafield in Lapham Peak State Park. A touching story of an older woman who wants to visit her childhood home before she dies. 262-337-1560, summerstageofdelafield.org.  

“The Producers,” through Aug. 5, Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. The ever-popular musical about a down-on-his-luck producer who tries to put on a notorious flop to bilk his backers, but plan A ends up backfiring. 262-782-4430, SunsetPlayhouse.com.  

“The Little Mermaid,” through Sept. 2, Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1121 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson. The Disney special with appeal for the whole family. 800-477-9505, firesidetheatre.com.

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