North Central College students will stage William Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor," a renaissance romp with a 1950's twist. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7-10 in the College's Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. North Central's visiting assistant professor of theatre Dave Peterson has adapted Shakespeare's 1590's London production to the 1950s in America. Setting the play in a "Happy Days"-type diner with images of soda fountains and homey American culture, Peterson collaborated with associate professor of theatre and director Carin Silkaitis, scenic designer Dan Stratton and costume designer Kandace Huebner to translate the play in design and in script. Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and seniors; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.