Re-Conceived RING OF FIRE Musical to Premiere at Milwaukee Rep, 3/1-5/5
by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2013
From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits - including 'I Walk the Line,' 'A Boy Named Sue,' 'Folsom Prison Blues,' and the title tune - performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend! Richard Maltby, Jr. created the piece and will also direct The Rep's production. It was originally conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby. Malty is re-conceiving his Johnny Cash tribute specifically for a five-member ensemble for The Rep's Stackner Cabaret. The cast features Trenna Barnes, Eddie Clendening, Jason Edwards, David Miles Keenan and Mark W. Winchester, who are all making their Rep debuts. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash runs in the Stackner Cabaret from March 1 - May 5, and opens Sunday, March 3.
by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2013
From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits - including 'I Walk the Line,' 'A Boy Named Sue,' 'Folsom Prison Blues,' and the title tune - performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend! Richard Maltby, Jr. created the piece and will also direct The Rep's production. It was originally conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby. Malty is re-conceiving his Johnny Cash tribute specifically for a five-member ensemble for The Rep's Stackner Cabaret. The cast features Trenna Barnes, Eddie Clendening, Jason Edwards, David Miles Keenan and Mark W. Winchester, who are all making their Rep debuts. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash runs in the Stackner Cabaret from March 1 - May 5, and opens Sunday, March 3.
BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT A 'Fabulous' Fun Time
by Keith Gray - February 21, 2013
Disco music in a church? A convent? Nuns hiding murder witness? These do not sound like plot points of a Broadway musical. SISTER ACT, though, tied all of these together with witty banter, great characters, and hummable 'fabulous' songs when it opened at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday night.
by Keith Gray - February 21, 2013
Disco music in a church? A convent? Nuns hiding murder witness? These do not sound like plot points of a Broadway musical. SISTER ACT, though, tied all of these together with witty banter, great characters, and hummable 'fabulous' songs when it opened at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday night.
Broadway Technical Giant Neil Mazzella to Receive 2013 Distinguished Achievement Award from USITT
by Samantha Vega - February 20, 2013
USITT, the professional association for performing arts designers and technicians, annually recognizes individuals whose careers have contributed significantly to their specialty. Mazzella will be honored at USITT's 2013 Annual Conference & Stage Expo March 20?23 in Milwaukee, Wis., an event that draws over 5,000 people from the world of theatrical design and technology. Mazzella, CEO of Hudson Scenic Studio, Hudson Sound & Light, and Hudson Theatrical Associates, has been technical supervisor for over 40 Broadway productions, including All About Me with Michael Feinstein (2010) and The Caine Mutiny Court?Martial with David Schwimmer (2006).
by Samantha Vega - February 20, 2013
USITT, the professional association for performing arts designers and technicians, annually recognizes individuals whose careers have contributed significantly to their specialty. Mazzella will be honored at USITT's 2013 Annual Conference & Stage Expo March 20?23 in Milwaukee, Wis., an event that draws over 5,000 people from the world of theatrical design and technology. Mazzella, CEO of Hudson Scenic Studio, Hudson Sound & Light, and Hudson Theatrical Associates, has been technical supervisor for over 40 Broadway productions, including All About Me with Michael Feinstein (2010) and The Caine Mutiny Court?Martial with David Schwimmer (2006).
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger, February 20 - March 17, 2013. In UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, a librarian pursues the mystery of a travel guidebook that is 113 years overdue. This one-man show features James Ridge who was last seen at MCT in DICKENS IN AMERICA. UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger, February 20 - March 17, 2013. In UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, a librarian pursues the mystery of a travel guidebook that is 113 years overdue. This one-man show features James Ridge who was last seen at MCT in DICKENS IN AMERICA. UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Comes to Milwaukee, 5/3-6/2
by Kelsey Denette - February 19, 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in association with Todd Gershwin and Daniel Chilewich of One Night Productions, LLC, the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeff Jampol of JAM, Inc. announced today that One Night With Janis Joplin will be added as a special event at the end of the 2012/13 Season. Hailed by critics as a "feel-good, fist-pumping, must-see" show, One Night With Janis Joplin has left audiences clamoring for tickets in Portland, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. The Milwaukee run of One Night With Janis Joplin is sponsored in part by BMO Harris Private Bank.
by Kelsey Denette - February 19, 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in association with Todd Gershwin and Daniel Chilewich of One Night Productions, LLC, the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeff Jampol of JAM, Inc. announced today that One Night With Janis Joplin will be added as a special event at the end of the 2012/13 Season. Hailed by critics as a "feel-good, fist-pumping, must-see" show, One Night With Janis Joplin has left audiences clamoring for tickets in Portland, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. The Milwaukee run of One Night With Janis Joplin is sponsored in part by BMO Harris Private Bank.
SISTER ACT Comes to Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts tonight, February 19-24, 2013 for a limited engagement.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts tonight, February 19-24, 2013 for a limited engagement.
Darrian Ford: The Cooke Book Comes to Milwaukee, 3/22-24
by Kelsey Denette - February 18, 2013
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts will present Darrian Ford-- The Cooke Book - The Music of Sam Cooke, to play at the Marcus Center's Vogel Hall for four performances only on Friday, March 22 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 23 at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 pm. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, February 24 at 12:00 pm at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206, online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups 10 or more SAVE! by calling Group Sales at 414-273-7121 ext. 210.
by Kelsey Denette - February 18, 2013
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts will present Darrian Ford-- The Cooke Book - The Music of Sam Cooke, to play at the Marcus Center's Vogel Hall for four performances only on Friday, March 22 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 23 at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 pm. Tickets go on sale this Sunday, February 24 at 12:00 pm at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206, online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups 10 or more SAVE! by calling Group Sales at 414-273-7121 ext. 210.
The Rep's REP LAB Returns 3/1-4
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2013
The Rep's critically-acclaimed, one-of-a-kind short-play festival, Rep Lab, returns for its third season to the intimate Stiemke Studio. Featuring several distinct and different plays, and cast with The Rep's Intern Ensemble, this unique production is sure to provide an altogether new type of theatergoing experience for audiences - a night filled with laughter and tears. Rep Lab runs in The Rep's Stiemke Studio from March 1 - 4.
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2013
The Rep's critically-acclaimed, one-of-a-kind short-play festival, Rep Lab, returns for its third season to the intimate Stiemke Studio. Featuring several distinct and different plays, and cast with The Rep's Intern Ensemble, this unique production is sure to provide an altogether new type of theatergoing experience for audiences - a night filled with laughter and tears. Rep Lab runs in The Rep's Stiemke Studio from March 1 - 4.
Renaissance Theaterworks 'Educates' Milwaukee
by Caroline Campana - February 08, 2013
When you sit down to talk to Ali Carlucci, one thing is very clear, she is passionate about everything she does. I had the opportunity last week to talk to Ali about the Renaissance Theaterworks and their partnership with Dress for Success. While Milwaukee might not have its own chapter of Dress for Success, that doesn't stop Renaissance from making sure the worthy cause gets its time in the sun.
by Caroline Campana - February 08, 2013
When you sit down to talk to Ali Carlucci, one thing is very clear, she is passionate about everything she does. I had the opportunity last week to talk to Ali about the Renaissance Theaterworks and their partnership with Dress for Success. While Milwaukee might not have its own chapter of Dress for Success, that doesn't stop Renaissance from making sure the worthy cause gets its time in the sun.
Tickets Go On Sale 3/9 for WICKED in Milwaukee
by Kelsey Denette - February 05, 2013
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2010, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on June 12 - July 7. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 am; tickets will be exclusively available at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee. Beginning on Sunday, March 10 at 10:00 am, any remaining tickets will be available for purchase by phone at 414-273-7206, online at Ticketmaster.com/wicked or MarcusCenter.org and all Ticketmaster outlets.
by Kelsey Denette - February 05, 2013
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2010, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on June 12 - July 7. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 am; tickets will be exclusively available at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee. Beginning on Sunday, March 10 at 10:00 am, any remaining tickets will be available for purchase by phone at 414-273-7206, online at Ticketmaster.com/wicked or MarcusCenter.org and all Ticketmaster outlets.
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Opens at Waukesha Civic Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents An Inspector Calls, running weekends from tonight, February 1st to 17th, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents An Inspector Calls, running weekends from tonight, February 1st to 17th, 2013.
Waukesha Civic Theatre Displays Otto's Art Academy Artwork, Now thru 2/25
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
The Waukesha Civic Theatre will display the work of Otto's Art Academy students from January 3rd to February 25th in the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
The Waukesha Civic Theatre will display the work of Otto's Art Academy students from January 3rd to February 25th in the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery.
MYSO Announces Neighborhood Concert Series
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra announces its 2013 Neighborhood Concerts, a series of performances by MYSO's high quality student ensembles, held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee. Traditionally geared toward school children, this series has allowed students from City schools with limited arts programming to gain critically important exposure to the arts.
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra announces its 2013 Neighborhood Concerts, a series of performances by MYSO's high quality student ensembles, held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 West Walnut Street, Milwaukee. Traditionally geared toward school children, this series has allowed students from City schools with limited arts programming to gain critically important exposure to the arts.
Marcus Center For The Performing Arts Announces Special Events to Benefit The Women's Center in Waukesha
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
Jamie and Jason Poole, Wild Dreams Stables and Carol Hayden, event organizer, invite you to be part of a global movement to RISE up and break the chain of domestic abuse. This event is to help raise money for The Women's Center in Waukesha and will be held on Thursday, February 14 at the Wild Dreams Stables on S58 W29914 Holiday Rd. in Mukwonago, WI. The stables will be available for an open house from 10:00 am-7:00 pm along with food provided by Mustang Shelly's Roadhouse.
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
Jamie and Jason Poole, Wild Dreams Stables and Carol Hayden, event organizer, invite you to be part of a global movement to RISE up and break the chain of domestic abuse. This event is to help raise money for The Women's Center in Waukesha and will be held on Thursday, February 14 at the Wild Dreams Stables on S58 W29914 Holiday Rd. in Mukwonago, WI. The stables will be available for an open house from 10:00 am-7:00 pm along with food provided by Mustang Shelly's Roadhouse.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, 2/20-3/17
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger, February 20 - March 17, 2013. In UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, a librarian pursues the mystery of a travel guidebook that is 113 years overdue. This one-man show features James Ridge who was last seen at MCT in DICKENS IN AMERICA. UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger, February 20 - March 17, 2013. In UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, a librarian pursues the mystery of a travel guidebook that is 113 years overdue. This one-man show features James Ridge who was last seen at MCT in DICKENS IN AMERICA. UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Photo Flash: First Look at Marty Lodge, Ben Charles and More in Milwaukee Rep's HOW THE WORLD BEGAN
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents How the World Began, their next production in the Stiemke Studio, and the 2011 Pulitzer Prize- winning Clybourne Park, their next production in the Quadracci Powerhouse. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents How the World Began, their next production in the Stiemke Studio, and the 2011 Pulitzer Prize- winning Clybourne Park, their next production in the Quadracci Powerhouse. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below.
Photo Flash: First Look at Marti Gobel, James T. Alfred and More in Milwaukee Rep's CLYBOURNE PARK
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, London's Olivier Award for Best Play and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a wickedly funny and fiercely provocative new play about the volatile combination of race and real estate. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, London's Olivier Award for Best Play and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a wickedly funny and fiercely provocative new play about the volatile combination of race and real estate. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
The Acting Company is Coming to Town
by Caroline Campana - January 29, 2013
From the outside looking in, being part of a touring company looks like a daunting task. Yet, for those involved in 'The Acting Company', touring around the nation is a dream come true. Traveling from city to city, the Tony Award Winning 'Acting Company' puts on world-caliber shows that reach audiences of all ages.
by Caroline Campana - January 29, 2013
From the outside looking in, being part of a touring company looks like a daunting task. Yet, for those involved in 'The Acting Company', touring around the nation is a dream come true. Traveling from city to city, the Tony Award Winning 'Acting Company' puts on world-caliber shows that reach audiences of all ages.
CLYBOURNE PARK Brings Race and Real Estate to The Rep, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2013
Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, London's Olivier Award for Best Play and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a wickedly funny and fiercely provocative new play about the volatile combination of race and real estate. Clybourne Park runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from tonight, January 29, 2013 - February 24 , 2013 and opens on Friday, February 1, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2013
Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, London's Olivier Award for Best Play and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a wickedly funny and fiercely provocative new play about the volatile combination of race and real estate. Clybourne Park runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from tonight, January 29, 2013 - February 24 , 2013 and opens on Friday, February 1, 2013.
Bill Blagg Comes to Milwaukee, 4/12-14
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
Illusionist Bill Blagg is coming to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts-Vogel Hall on April 12-14 for one weekend only! Bill has been hailed by critics across the country for his unique style of magic and illusion. His action packed show features random audience volunteers floating in mid-air while others vanish at a moments notice never to return.
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
Illusionist Bill Blagg is coming to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts-Vogel Hall on April 12-14 for one weekend only! Bill has been hailed by critics across the country for his unique style of magic and illusion. His action packed show features random audience volunteers floating in mid-air while others vanish at a moments notice never to return.
CLYBOURNE PARK to Bring Race and Real Estate to The Rep, 1/29-2/24
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, London's Olivier Award for Best Play and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a wickedly funny and fiercely provocative new play about the volatile combination of race and real estate. Clybourne Park runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from January 29, 2013 - February 24 , 2013 and opens on Friday, February 1, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, London's Olivier Award for Best Play and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a wickedly funny and fiercely provocative new play about the volatile combination of race and real estate. Clybourne Park runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from January 29, 2013 - February 24 , 2013 and opens on Friday, February 1, 2013.
Marcus Center Announces 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech, Writing and Art Contest Winners Today
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
The MLK Steering Committee will host the 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts today, January 20, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2013
The MLK Steering Committee will host the 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts today, January 20, 2013.
HOW THE WORLD BEGAN Opens in The Rep's Stiemke Studio Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013
Religion and science collide in playwright Catherine Trieschmann's How the World Began, a visceral examination of the way in which we navigate interpersonal relationships involving seemingly irreconcilable beliefs - and just how hard it is to truly listen to one another in an increasingly polarized world. How the World Began runs in the Stiemke Studio from January 16 - February 24, and opens tonight, January 18.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013
Religion and science collide in playwright Catherine Trieschmann's How the World Began, a visceral examination of the way in which we navigate interpersonal relationships involving seemingly irreconcilable beliefs - and just how hard it is to truly listen to one another in an increasingly polarized world. How the World Began runs in the Stiemke Studio from January 16 - February 24, and opens tonight, January 18.
Renaissance Theaterworks Presents EDUCATING RITA, Now thru 2/10
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) presents the 2nd show of its 20th season EDUCATING RITA a comedy by Willy Russell. Jenny Wanasek will direct this comedy featuring Jonathan Smoots and Cristina Panfilio.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2013
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) presents the 2nd show of its 20th season EDUCATING RITA a comedy by Willy Russell. Jenny Wanasek will direct this comedy featuring Jonathan Smoots and Cristina Panfilio.
Renaissance Theaterworks to Hold DRESS FOR SUCCESS Clothing Drive, 1/18-2/10
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2013
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) is hosting a Dress for Success clothing drive during the run of their show EDUCATING RITA, a comedy by Willy Russell. Russell's play triggered a conversation that ultimately brought RTW, the YWCA and the W Girls together. The drive will run along with the production, January 18 - February 10, 2013, at the Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center (Milwaukee).
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2013
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) is hosting a Dress for Success clothing drive during the run of their show EDUCATING RITA, a comedy by Willy Russell. Russell's play triggered a conversation that ultimately brought RTW, the YWCA and the W Girls together. The drive will run along with the production, January 18 - February 10, 2013, at the Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center (Milwaukee).
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