Dracula
Madison Ballet
ISTHMUS PICK
Friday, Oct. 16, Overture Center’s Capitol Theater, 8 pm
Madison Ballet’s rock ’n’ roll adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire tale premiered in 2013 and easily could have been too campy. But this sexy production showcases the company’s technical prowess, highlighting the strong choreography of artistic director W. Earle Smith. It also features an excellent and hard-driving score by Michael Massey, played live by a rock band, and Karen Brown-Larimore steampunk costumes. All the marvelousness plays out on the late Jen Trieloff’s handsome set. The performances are scheduled right before Halloween, which is perfect timing. Fingers crossed that they axed a silly air guitar sequence.
ALSO: Saturday, Oct. 17 (2 & 8 pm).