It's high school theater season in Wauwatosa. The city's two public high schools are offering back-to-back productions this month, starting this weekend with the movie-inspired "Clue" at Tosa East, followed by the musical "Waitress" at Tosa West.
"Clue," which kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, is a play based on the 1985 comedy film with an ensemble cast, so it has natural appeal for original fans of the movie and their children.
Additional showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 7, 13 and 14 and a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 8. Tickets to "Clue" are available online for $16, or $12 for students.
"Waitress" is also based on a film, from 2007. Tosa West's production is unique, because the school is one of just three in the country collaborating on the development of a new high school edition for the Broadway musical.
"Waitress" is advertised with a rating of PG-13. It will be staged at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, and a 2 p.m. matinee will be offered Nov. 15. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students.
Here's a quick look behind the scenes at the two shows.