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Milwaukee Rep 2012-2013 Season to Include DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, RING OF FIRE, ASSASSINS
by Harmony Wheeler - March 12, 2012
Artistic Mark Clements announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2012/13 Season today. The ambitious choice of plays includes a Tony Award-winning musical, two classics from American literature, two landmark plays written nearly 50 years apart, a musical parody of Broadway, two scintillating musical revues that celebrate the blues and the legendary music of Johnny Cash, an interactive stage show by mentalist Marc Salem and a soul-stirring hit from London and Broadway.
The Marcus Center Presents Series Hosts Free Event with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Concert Band, 4/19
by Harmony Wheeler - March 12, 2012
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts presents The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Concert Band on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. This event is part of the Marcus Center Presents series. Tickets are free and are available at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee or by phone at 414-273-7206.
First Stage Announces BIG, PINKALICIOUS and More for 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - March 12, 2012
First Stage marks its 26th year in the 2012-2013 season, comprising of five Family Series productions to be performed at the Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Milwaukee, two First Steps series productions - plays geared towards children ages 3 to 6 - at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, and one production performed by First Stage's Young Company - First Stage Theater Academy's advanced actor training program for high school students - at Marquette University's Helfaer Theatre.
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Children’s Choir present Milwaukee Youth Music Celebration, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and Milwaukee Children's Choir (MCC) are announce that on March 11, 2012, at 3:00 PM, MYSO and MCC will present this year's collaborative Milwaukee Youth Music Celebration in the Auditorium of Elmbrook Church, 777 S. Barker Road, Brookfield. At this concert-an annual event since 2005-the Milwaukee area's young musicians gather to perform some of the world's best music.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's A THOUSAND WORDS Closes
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the world premiere of A THOUSAND WORDS by Wisconsin-based playwright Gwendolyn Rice, through March 11, 2012 in collaboration with Forward Theater Company of Madison. A THOUSAND WORDS performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
The Marcus Center Announces Tony Bennett: Live In Concert
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2012
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts has announced Tony Bennett: Live In Concert as part of the continuing series Marcus Center Presents.
BLUES BROTHERS Show Comes To Marcus Center's Vogel Hall Thru 3/4
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2012
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is set to present The Official Blues Brothers Revue as part of the Off Broadway Series in Vogel Hall through March 4.
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Children’s Choir present Milwaukee Youth Music Celebration, 3/11
by Harmony Wheeler - March 02, 2012
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and Milwaukee Children's Choir (MCC) are announce that on March 11, 2012, at 3:00 PM, MYSO and MCC will present this year's collaborative Milwaukee Youth Music Celebration in the Auditorium of Elmbrook Church, 777 S. Barker Road, Brookfield. At this concert-an annual event since 2005-the Milwaukee area's young musicians gather to perform some of the world's best music.
First Stage Opens Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 3/2-31
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2012
First Stage brings CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to life on stage March 2 - 31, 2012 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee.
BLUES BROTHERS Show Comes To Marcus Center's Vogel Hall 3/2-4
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2012
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is set to present The Official Blues Brothers Revue as part of the Off Broadway Series in Vogel Hall on March 2-4.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre & Skylight Music Theatre Present THE TAVERN KEEPER’S DAUGHTER Reading, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2012
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Skylight Music Theatre present the Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of a new musical, THE TAVERN KEEPER'S DAUGHTER, by Wisconsin native Brett Ryback.
Tickets On Sale for COACH at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts, 2/26
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2012
In celebration of March Madness and the 35th Anniversay of Marquette's National Championship, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce that Cotter Smith will star as Al McGuire in COACH: THE UNTOLD STORY OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL LEGEND AL MCGUIRE and is directed by Heidi Mueller Smith.
First Stage’s Young Company Presents THE WINTER’S TALE, 3/9-11
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2012
First Stage's Young Company continues its 2011-2012 season with William Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE on Friday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 10 at 2 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee.
Tickets On Sale for COACH at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts, 2/26
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2012
In celebration of March Madness and the 35th Anniversay of Marquette's National Championship, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce that Cotter Smith will star as Al McGuire in COACH: THE UNTOLD STORY OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL LEGEND AL MCGUIRE and is directed by Heidi Mueller Smith.
First Stage’s 18th Annual Make Believe Ball Raises Over $106,000
by Kelsey Denette - February 22, 2012
First Stage's 18thannual Make Believe Ball was held Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom at Hilton Milwaukee City Center, located at 509 W. Wisconsin Ave in downtown Milwaukee.
First Stage Awards Lois Lowry Scholarship to Erin Stapleton
by Kelsey Denette - February 20, 2012
Erin Stapleton, a young performer and Theater Academy student at First Stage, was awarded the Lois Lowry Scholarship for Summer and School Year Theater Academy classes for the 2012-2013 school year.
First Stage Presents A WRINKLE IN TIME Through 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
First Stage continues its 25th season with A WRINKLE IN TIME at the Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street, downtown Milwaukee, through February 19, 2012.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents World Premiere of A THOUSAND WORDS, 2/16-3/11
by Harmony Wheeler - February 17, 2012
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the world premiere of A THOUSAND WORDS by Wisconsin-based playwright Gwendolyn Rice, February 16 - March 11, 2012 in collaboration with Forward Theater Company of Madison. A THOUSAND WORDS performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Laurie Birmingham Stars in MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE at the Marcus Center, 2/16-19
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2012
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announced that Milwaukee stage veteran, Laurie Birmingham, will star in the Milwaukee engagement of MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, & MARRIAGE. This limited engagement will be in the Marcus Center's Vogel Hall on February 16-19. Tickets will go on sale this Sunday, December 11 at 12:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee. Tickets can be purchased by calling 414-273-7206, online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups 10 or more SAVE by calling 414-273-7121 ext. 210.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre & Skylight Music Theatre Present THE TAVERN KEEPER’S DAUGHTER Reading, 2/27
by Kelsey Denette - February 09, 2012
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Skylight Music Theatre present the Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of a new musical, THE TAVERN KEEPER'S DAUGHTER, by Wisconsin native Brett Ryback.
WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Milwaukee, 4/10-15
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2012
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Milwaukee and is presented by Broadway Across America-Milwaukee and the Marcus Center as part of the Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center Series. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Marcus Center on April 10-15. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award-nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
Marcus Center Presents AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL, 2/18
by Max Schwager - February 08, 2012
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts presents AN EVENING WITH BILL ENGVALL on February 18th for two performances at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
First Stage Opens Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 3/2-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 06, 2012
First Stage brings CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to life on stage March 2 - 31, 2012 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee.
First Stage presents DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! 1/14-2/5
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2012
First Stage continues its 25th season with DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! based on the wildly popular children's book series by Mo Willems, January 14 through February 5, 2012 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut Street in downtown Milwaukee.
Diversity Series Presents NEAT Starring Marti Gobel 1/13-2/5
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2012
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) celebrates the 2nd year of its 3-year Diversity Series with NEAT by Charlayne Woodard. RTW Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director Suzan Fete will direct this play featuring UPROOTED Theatre Co-Founder Marti Gobel.

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