Word on the street is that "Penis" is the new "Vagina." Perhaps it stands to reason that after the runaway success of "The Vagina Monologues," a couple of Aussie blokes would spring into action and explore ways to pump up the male genitalia.

"Puppetry of the Penis," which comes to Milwaukee's Miramar Theatre, Tues., April 13 for a limited run, was the brainchild of Simon Morley, who in 1996 cooked up an art calendar showcasing art installations that featured the penis.

Morley then decided to release his "Puppetry of the Penis" show on an unsuspecting Australian public. Along with partner David Friend, Morley debuted "Penis" at the 1998 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

A national tour, successful runs in Sydney and Melbourne and a smash appearance at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival in 2000, cemented the show's success. It has since been an Off-Broadway hit in New York and has sold out in London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto and Minneapolis.

It has also opened in France, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland and Ireland and is taking America by storm.

The creators of "Penis" describe it best:

"('Penis') begins where 'The Full Monty' ends; with two naked penis puppeteers on stage presenting the ancient Australian art of genital origami with an astounding and outstanding series of penis installations. Requiring astonishing stamina, an unbelievable stretch factor and an amazing level of testicular fortitude, 'Puppetry of the Penis' leaves women and men gasping.

"More than 40 heroic and hilarious installations are presented, including crowd pleasers, tourist attractions and food products like The Pelican, The Windsurfer, The Eiffel Tower, the Loch Ness Monster and their signature creation, the Hamburger."

Of course, the show doesn't only have brief nudity, it has no briefs and all nudity, so adult discretion is advised.

For more information on the show, visit www.puppetryofthepenis.com. The Miramar Theatre is located at 2844 N. Oakland Ave.; call (414) 967-0302 for ticket information.