Blue Man Group

Those with adventurous theater tastes should make a beeline for the theater at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, currently playing host to the ingenious Blue Man Group. The wild shows and amusing props have wowed international audiences for more than 10 years. You can choose to be safely seated in the back for the two-hour performance or opt for the “poncho seats.” www.blueman.com

DENVER—WICKED

If your taste in theater is a mix of traditional and modern, head to Denver’s Temple Buell Theatre beginning May 9 for Wicked. Based on Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the musical tells the untold story of the extraordinary friendship between two girls: the blonde and popular Glinda and the misunderstood green girl, Elphaba, whose destiny is to become the Wicked Witch of the West. www.wickedthemusical.com

MILWAUKEE—SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE

Milwaukee’s Skylight Opera Theatre will bring in the oldies with a run of Smokey Joe’s Cafe beginning April 1. Nominated for seven Tony Awards and the Oliver Award for outstanding musical production, Smokey Joe’s Cafe is packed with unforgettable songs by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, including, “Hound Dog,” “Yakety Yak,” “Stand By Me,” “Love Potion #9” and “I’m a Woman.” www.smokeyjoescafe.com

PHOENIX—STOMP

Be there when STOMP comes to Phoenix for a weekend run, March 30-April 1, at the Maricopa County Events Center. The seeds for the show were sown on the streets of Brighton, England during the early ‘80s, when the show’s creators, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, made their living as street performers. With the attention they garnered, they created a different kind of live show. Performers utilize whatever is lying around—pipes and brooms, lighters and garbage can lids to create pure rhythm. www.stomponline.com