- When an art curator from New York takes a trip to the Midwest, she discovers a young woman who might be able to shed some light on photographs taken by Walker Evans. The drama A Thousand Words takes the stage of the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre in a Milwaukee Chamber Theatre production Feb. 16-March 11. For ticket reservations, call 414-291-7800.

- The Marcus Center presents a light comedy Feb. 16-19, as Vogel Hall plays host to Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage. For ticket reservations, call 414-273-7206.