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RAGTIME to Open 9/21 at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African-American couple and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning score bursts onto the stage "on the wheels of a dream" in what will be the largest and most epic production ever staged at The Rep.
Carmen Cusack, Gavin Gregory & More Set for Milwaukee Rep's RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013
Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African-American couple and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning score bursts onto the stage "on the wheels of a dream" in what will be the largest and most epic production ever staged at The Rep.
Soulstice's BETRAYAL to Open Friday, September 13
by Caroline Campana - September 12, 2013
Soulstice Theatre is at it again. This well renowned St. Francis theater works to make sure that the Milwaukee area community is brought the best possible productions and exciting works that community members might not be able to see any other way. Their newest production, 'Betrayal' opens on September 13th and runs through September 28th with shows starting at 7:30 P.M.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts to Host OKTOBERFEST Event, 9/20-21
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2013
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is hosting its first annual Oktoberfest celebration on Marcus Center's Grounds on September 20-21. Grounds open at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm on Friday, September 20 and 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm on Saturday, September 21. Admission is FREE.
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS to Fly into Marcus Center's Vogel Hall, 10/18-19
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
The hit Off Broadway show, The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel, makes its Milwaukee premiere on October 18-19. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, September 8 at 12:00 pm at the Marcus Center Box Office.
Miller Rhythm & Brews Revue Plays Free Concert at Peck Pavilion Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2013
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to welcome Miller Rhythm & Brews Revue for a FREE concert tonight, September 1 at 6:30 pm in Peck Pavilion. This event is to help celebrate the 110th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson USA.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Open 2013-14 Season with THE DETECTIVE'S WIFE, 9/18-10/13
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) continues its 2013-2014 theatre season with the Milwaukee premiere of THE DETECTIVE'S WIFE by Keith Huff, September 18 - October 13, 2013. In addition to numerous plays, Keith Huff has written for the television series 'House of Cards' and 'Mad Men.' This one-woman show features Milwaukee favorite Mary MacDonald Kerr who was last seen at MCT in THE SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL. The show is also a production collaboration with the UW-Milwaukee Theatre Department. UWM professor Jim Tasse will direct and the production team members are UWM faculty and students. THE DETECTIVE'S WIFE performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Skylight Music Theatre to Present Bollywood-Inspired FIDELIO, 9/20-10/6
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2013
Skylight Music Theatre's new Artistic Director Viswa Subbaraman will open his first season at Skylight with an innovative, 21st century production of Ludwig van Beethoven's 19th century masterpiece, Fidelio. A timeless story of love, the purity of purpose and, of course, mistaken identity, Fidelio will be staged like never before - as a classic Bollywood film on an interactive set designed by acclaimed Indian artist Raghava KK. Fidelio will be performed Sept. 20 through Oct. 6 in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI.)
Milwaukee Rep Presents I LEFT MY HEART: A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013
Called 'the greatest singer in the world' by Frank Sinatra, the always charming, classy and debonair Tony Bennett crooned his way into the heart of America. In this sexy musical revue, three superb male singers perform an anthology of Bennett's best work - from 'Rags to Riches' to 'Put On a Happy Face' to the title track and many more - celebrating more than six decades of remarkable music in this swingin' walk down memory lane. David Grapes and Todd Olson are co-creators for the production; Todd Olson will also be directing The Rep's production. Original piano and vocal arrangements for I Left My Heart are by Vince di Mura. The cast features singers Eric Jon Mahlum, Andrew McMath and Rob Tucker, all making their Rep debuts, and Richard Carsey, well-known to Milwaukee audiences from his years with Skylight Music Theatre, will accompany them on piano. Carsey is also the Music Director for the production. I Left My Heart: A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett runs in the Stackner Cabaret from tonight, August 23 - October 20 and opens Sunday, August 25.
Tickets for JERSEY BOYS at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2013
Tickets will go on sale today, August 18 at 12:00 pm for Milwaukee's return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Marcus Center on October 16-27, 2013.
Milwaukee Rep Announces 2013-14 Season - RAGTIME, VENUS IN FUR and More!
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2013
During the 2013/14 Season an epic slate of personalities and productions awaits you on the Quadracci Powerhouse stage! The monumental, moving, and Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime gives us a glimpse at the early 20th century life of three distinct groups of people, while the side-splitting comedy, Noises Off, peeks behind the curtain at a group of struggling actors. The tumultuous final days of Judy Garland unfold before our eyes in End of the Rainbow, a single virtuoso artist will lead a blazing, contemporary retelling of a Homer classic in An Iliad, and the dynamic birth of Superman will be explored with The History of Invulnerability, forever changing the way we look at superheroes.
Milwaukee Rep Presents I LEFT MY HEART: A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2013
Called "the greatest singer in the world" by Frank Sinatra, the always charming, classy and debonair Tony Bennett crooned his way into the heart of America. In this sexy musical revue, three superb male singers perform an anthology of Bennett's best work - from "Rags to Riches" to "Put On a Happy Face" to the title track and many more - celebrating more than six decades of remarkable music in this swingin' walk down memory lane. David Grapes and Todd Olson are co-creators for the production; Todd Olson will also be directing The Rep's production. Original piano and vocal arrangements for I Left My Heart are by Vince di Mura. The cast features singers Eric Jon Mahlum, Andrew McMath and Rob Tucker, all making their Rep debuts, and Richard Carsey, well-known to Milwaukee audiences from his years with Skylight Music Theatre, will accompany them on piano. Carsey is also the Music Director for the production. I Left My Heart: A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett runs in the Stackner Cabaret from August 23 - October 20 and opens Sunday, August 25.
Photo Flash: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's ART, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) kicks off the 2013-2014 theatre season with the Tony Award-winning comedy 'ART,' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, opening tonight and running through August 25, 2013. The cast of three features Milwaukee favorites Tom Klubertanz, Brian Mani and C. Michael Wright. 'ART' performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Check out a first look below!
MCT Kicks Off 2013-14 Season with Yasmina Reza's ART Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) kicks off the 2013-2014 theatre season with the Tony Award-winning comedy 'ART,' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, tonight, August 8-25, 2013. The cast of three features Milwaukee favorites Tom Klubertanz, Brian Mani and C. Michael Wright. 'ART' performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Renaissance Theaterworks to Stage THE BELLE OF AMHERST, 10/18-11/10
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2013
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) presents the 1st show of its 21st season THE BELLE OF AMHERST a play based on the life of Emily Dickinson. Directed by Suzan Fete, featuring Jenny Wanasek. Running October 18 - November 10, 2013 at the Studio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway. Tickets can be purchased for $36 (fee & taxes not included) in person at the Broadway Theatre Center Box Office, by telephone at (414) 291-7800, or online at www.r-t-w.com.
BWW Reviews: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE Rules Milwaukee
by Caroline Campana - August 02, 2013
Looking for something to do this coming weekend that the whole family will love? The Solstice Theatre in St. Francis has the answer for you, their rendition of the popular television show, Schoolhouse Rock Live. Audience members will be able to walk away from the production with popular songs such as 'Conjunction Junction' and 'I'm Just a Bill' stuck in their head and a better understanding of topics ranging from history to grammar.
Tickets for JERSEY BOYS at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts On Sale 8/18
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2013
Tickets will go on sale Sunday, August 18 at 12:00 pm for Milwaukee's return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Marcus Center on October 16-27, 2013
Hollis Resnik to Star in Milwaukee Rep's END OF THE RAINBOW, Begin. Jan. 7, 2014
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced today that multi-award-winning actor Hollis Resnik will perform the lead role in End of the Rainbow, a theatrical homage to the late, great Judy Garland. An accomplished stage, television and film actor, Resnik brings the depth of acting and musical experience to portray the iconic Garland as well as the emotional intensity and high energy that the role demands. End of the Rainbow runs from January 7 - March 9 and opens on Friday, January 10 on The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse main stage theater.
Miller Rhythm & Brews Revue to Play Free Concert at Peck Pavilion, 9/1
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2013
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to welcome Miller Rhythm & Brews Revue for a FREE concert on Sunday, September 1 at 6:30 pm in Peck Pavilion. This event is to help celebrate the 110th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson USA.
THE BOXCAR CHILDREN, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and More Set for Waukesha Civic Theatre's 57th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2013
The Waukesha Civic Theatre opens its 57th season (2013-2014) with The Boxcar Children, a touching tale of family togetherness and plucky youthful determination. The rest of the season includes a mix of comedy, drama, music and special events.
Carmen Cusak, Gavin Gregory and More Join Milwaukee Rep's RAGTIME; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced casting today for Ragtime, the sweeping musical which will kick off The Rep's 2013/14 60th Anniversary Season in the Quadracci Powerhouse theater.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Up Next at Peninsula Players, Now thru 8/11
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
'Sunday in the Park with George,' a Pulitzer Prize winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, begins performances today, July 24, 2013 at Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County, Wisconsin's theatrical icon. 'Sunday in the Park with George' has a three week run with performances Tuesday through Sunday through August 11, 2013.
Milwaukee Rep Announces Casting for I LEFT MY HEART, VENUS IN FUR, FOREVER PLAID and NOISES OFF
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced casting today for I Left My Heart: A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett, the first production to open The Rep's 60th Anniversary 2013/14 Season, Venus in Fur, coming to the Stiemke Studio in late September, Forever Plaid, opening at the end of October in the Stackner Cabaret and Noises Off, the second production in the Quadracci Powerhouse this season.
Alan Alda Leads Ten Chimneys' Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Master Class, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2013
Ten Chimneys Foundation announces its 2013 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Master Class with Academy Award nominee, six time Golden Globe winner, and five time Emmy Award winner Alan Alda serving as the Master Teacher. From today, July 21 - 28, Mr. Alda will focus on spontaneity on stage, and will lead ten accomplished theatre actors in a master class and immersion experience on the grounds and within the inspirational rooms of Ten Chimneys, the National Historic Landmark estate of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Up Next at Peninsula Players, 7/24-8/11
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2013
"Sunday in the Park with George," a Pulitzer Prize winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, begins performances July 24, 2013 at Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County, Wisconsin's theatrical icon. "Sunday in the Park with George"" has a three week run with performances Tuesday through Sunday through August 11, 2013.

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