MISS NELSON IS MISSING! Opens At Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

First Stage concludes its 24th season with an up-beat musical adaptation of MISS NELSON IS MISSING!, opening on Friday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Todd Wehr Theater in the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. An Opening Night Reception will take place at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, located at 325 W. Walnut Street immediately following the performance. Patrons are invited to meet the cast and crew of MISS NELSON IS MISSING! while enjoying light refreshments.

MISS NELSON IS MISSING specials include a $20 gift certificate for Rainbow Booksellers to randomly selected patrons during opening weekend performances, April 29-May1, and the chance for moms to win a bouquet of flowers and spa gift certificates during Mother's Day weekend performances, May 7-8.

What: MISS NELSON IS MISSING! Opens Friday, April 29 @ 7:00 p.m.

Where: Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts,
929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee

When: April 29 - June 5, 2011

Who: Adapted from the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall
Book, Music and Lyrics by Joan Cushing
Directed and choreographed by Molly Rhode
Musical Direction by Jeff Schaetzke

Description: In MISS NELSON IS MISSING!, we join Room 207 - the worst behaved kids in the whole school - on an adventure to find their missing teacher before the ruthless, homework-assigning Viola Swamp makes life unbearable. As they unravel the mystery, they realize how much they have taken Miss Nelson for granted. "We learn that teachers matter, and how we treat each other matters. MISS NELSON IS MISSING! explores these lessons with the help of catchy music, dance, and lots of quirky characters. It's an infectiously fun and satisfying story," said Molly Rhode, the director and choreographer of this production. Recommended for audiences ages three and up.

Tickets: Ticket prices begin at $11.50. Tickets are on sale online at www.FirstStage.org, at the Marcus Center box office by phone at (414) 273-7206 or toll free (888) 612-3500, and in person at 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee

Performances: Friday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. (OPENING NIGHT)
Saturday, April 30 at 1:00, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 8 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 21 at 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 5 at 1:00 & 3:30 p.m.

About First Stage Celebrating our 25th anniversary in the 2011-2012 season, First Stage has become one of the nation's most acclaimed children's theaters and the second largest theater company in Milwaukee. First Stage is committed to new play development, presenting nearly 40 world premieres in its history, collaborating with renowned artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Stephen Schwartz, and award-winning authors Lois Lowry and Cornelia Funke. In addition to professional Theater Productions for families, First Stage transforms lives through theater with its unparalleled Theater Academy that fosters life skills through stage skills, the largest theater training program of its kind in the nation; and our dynamic Theater in Education programs that promote active learning in our schools and community, serving nearly 20,000 each year. First Stage is a member of TYA/USA, the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, the Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education and Americans for the Arts, as well as Theatre Wisconsin and Milwaukee Arts Partners, and is a cornerstone member of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF).

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