Graduate of Milwaukee High School of the Arts Chosen to Join 2016 Kids from Wisconsin Troupe

Joe Kelly, a graduate of Milwaukee High School of the Arts has been chosen to join the Kids from Wisconsin troupe. Kids from Wisconsin showcases the most talented youth in a full musical revue for all ages, consisting of 20 singers/dancers and a 13-piece show band that performs inspiring, entertaining, musical productions to over 100,000 people each summer.

Joe is currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater studying towards a BFA in Theatre Performance with a minor in Dance.

Recently, he performed in UWW's production of Sweeney Todd, as the character Judge Turpin. Based on his performance he received a nomination to participate in next year's Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

This is his first summer with the KIDS and he excited to be a part of this amazing experience.

Joe's home show will be in Milwaukee on Sunday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion. This performance is free and open to the public and is part of the MilwaukeeJobs.com presents Live at Peck Pavilion series. For the full series schedule, visit MarcusCenter.org. To view the entire tour troupe and the complete Kids from Wisconsin tour schedule, visit www.kidsfromwisconsin.org

Established in 1969, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is the premier performing arts community gathering space in Southeastern Wisconsin. As the Marcus Center moves into its 47th year, it continues to build bridges between diverse members of our community through high-quality arts entertainment in the region and the state. The touring Broadway series, sponsored by Associated Bank, is recognized as bringing the best of Broadway entertainment to Milwaukee for the past 20 years and provides opportunities to educate, entertain and engage audiences. The Marcus Center is also the home to the Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera, First Stage plus a variety of other important community and family events throughout the year. For more information about events visit the Marcus Center website at www.MarcusCenter.org. The Marcus Center is a private non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation and is a dedicated veterans memorial in Milwaukee.