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Photos: WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present 130+ Free Performances Across 46 States
The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize present over 130 free performances and readings of WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY spanning 46 states, Washington D.
SEUSSICAL JR. to Open at Sprague Theater in Elkhorn
Christian Performing Arts Community will present SEUSSICAL JR.
Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Launches North American Tour
Performances are now underway for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical.
Review Roundup: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Kicks Off North American Tour
Boop-Oop-a-Doop! BOOP! The Musical is now on tour, starring Aliya Grace in the title role.
Video: ROCK 'N' ROLL PIANO MAN Sneak Preview at Milwaukee Rep
Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared a preview clip of JP Coletta's Rock 'n' Roll Piano Man, an upcoming concert tribute to rock 'n' roll piano history running this fall and winter in the Stackner Cabaret.
Videos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Two new preview clips highlight Milwaukee Repertory Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, featuring Matt Daniels as Ebenezer Scrooge, running December 2 through 24.
Video: Watch a First Look at the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
A new montage from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour features Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon, who reprise their Broadway roles as Oliver and Claire on the road.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
From Milwaukee to Who-ville, Elisheva Scheuer Finds Her Place at Children's Theatre Company
When we last spoke with Milwaukee native Elisheva Scheuer in August, she was preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter as a member of Children's Theatre Company's 2026–2027 Acting Cohort.
Video: Watch Songs From FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Milwaukee Rep
Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared a performance video of 'Footloose' and 'Let's Hear It for the Boy' from its current production of FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL, running through November 1.
Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Hit The Road With First Look at North American Tour
Watch a first look at the BOOP! The Musical North American tour, starring Aliya Grace as Betty Boop.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
The talent has shown up, and now it's your turn to have a say! Season 7 of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage kicked off with a record-breaking number of submissions from talented young performers across the country, and now the competition is officially heating up.
THE BOYS FROM BARABOO to Make World Premiere at Next Act Theatre
Next Act Theatre will present the world premiere of THE BOYS FROM BARABOO, a musical play about the Ringling Brothers written by Heidi Armbruster and directed by Cody Estle.
Review: GREAT WHITE THRONE at Renaissance Theaterworks
Despite it’s setting in a lavish pink bathroom, the “Great White Throne” in the title of Cara Johnson’s new play is not the porcelain one visible throughout on the stage it’s the one envisioned on high by the two church women played brilliantly by Libby Amato and Marcella Kearns.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
Photos: First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour
The North American Tour of The Who’s TOMMY has officially hit the road! The national tour will be taking the stage in Tucson, where audiences can catch performances from October 20 – 25.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
BIG: THE MUSICAL to Open at Skylight Music Theatre
Skylight Music Theatre will present BIG: THE MUSICAL at the Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee, with Zach Thomas Woods as Josh Baskin and Brianna Bauch as Susan Lawrence, plus live musicians and alternating youth casts.
HEIST to Open at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Holiday Season
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the crime caper HEIST, a cinematic thriller written by Arun Lakra and directed by Blake Robison, at the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater.
Review Roundup: MYSTIC PIZZA Launches National Tour
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical has launched a national tour that began in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
Interview: Director Michelle LoRicco On the World Premiere of WINNIE-THE-POOH: FOREVER FRIENDS at First Stage
Director Michelle LoRicco discusses the world premiere of WINNIE-THE-POOH: FOREVER FRIENDS at First Stage in Milwaukee, a new musical inspired by A.
Marcus Performing Arts Center to Add Comedy Shows for 2026/27 Season
The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee announced new comedy performances as part of its 2026/27 season programming.
ROCK N' ROLL PIANO MAN is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will continue its 2026/27 Season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with JP Coletta's Rock 'N' Roll Piano Man, a high‑octane musical celebration.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, 15 answers across a 17x17 grid drawn from the week's theatre news.
Review: INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SEANCE at Milwaukee Rep
In INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SEANCE, I and the rest of the audience - was under actor/playwright Kate Bender's spell from beginning to end.
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Gravity and Other Myths Marcus Performing Arts Center (11/13-11/13) |
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"A Christmas Carol" Pabst Theater (12/02-12/24) |
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Cabaret Creatures University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (10/30-10/30) |
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Hana's Suitcase Racine Theatre Guild (4/09-4/18) |
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Racine Theatre Guild (12/11-12/20) |
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Matt Rife Fiserv Forum (11/07-11/07) |
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Instructions for a Séance Herro-Franke Studio Theater (10/06-11/08) |
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Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights Calvary Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary Hall (10/30-11/08) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace Lakeland Players (3/12-3/21) |
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'Twas the Month Before Christmas Sunset Playhouse (12/03-12/20) |
