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Next Narrative Monologue Competition Reveals Regional Winners

Next Narrative Monologue Competition Reveals Regional Winners

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2024
On Monday, March 18, 2024, Milwaukee Repertory Theater held the 2024 regionals for the Next Narrative Monologue Competition.
Milwaukee's First Stage Introduces New Access For All Program For 2024/25 Season

Milwaukee's First Stage Introduces New Access For All Program For 2024/25 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2024
Discover the magic of theater with Milwaukee's First Stage's new Access for All program.
Experience a Dance And Media Installation By Three Choreographers In Milwaukee This S

Experience a Dance And Media Installation By Three Choreographers In Milwaukee This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2024
Experience a unique dance and media installation by renowned choreographers Maria Gillespie, Nguyễn Nguyên, and Kevin Williamson in Milwaukee.
Review: THE CHOSEN is a Spiritual, Stirring Must-See at Milwaukee Rep

Review: THE CHOSEN is a Spiritual, Stirring Must-See at Milwaukee Rep

by Kelsey Lawler — March 12, 2024
'The Chosen' is easily one of the best things the Milwaukee Rep has staged this season.
Winners of 6th Annual César E. Chávez Contests Revealed

Winners of 6th Annual César E. Chávez Contests Revealed

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 2024
The Marcus Performing Arts Center has revealed the student winners of the 6th Annual César E.
Celebrate Spring With First Stage's Production Of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL

Celebrate Spring With First Stage's Production Of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2024
Celebrate the arrival of spring with First Stage's entertaining production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL.
First Stage to Present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL This Spring

First Stage to Present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2024
First Stage will present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL as the final production in their 2023/24 mainstage season.
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Skylight Music Theatre

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Skylight Music Theatre

by Sofia Ascorbe — March 5, 2024
At its best, Spring Awakening smartly and gut-punchingly calls out religious and bourgeois hypocrisy and shows the (very literal) grave dangers of society’s obsession with innocence and sexual purity on the very youth that this obsession claims to protect.
Ground Breaking Date Set For Milwaukee Rep's New Associated Bank Theater Center

Ground Breaking Date Set For Milwaukee Rep's New Associated Bank Theater Center

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the official groundbreaking for the new Associated Bank Theater Center will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, just before the theater's annual Curtain Call Ball celebration.
Review: MAMMA MIA! Dazzles at Milwaukee's Marcus PAC

Review: MAMMA MIA! Dazzles at Milwaukee's Marcus PAC

by Sofia Ascorbe — February 25, 2024
25 years after its first production, Mamma Mia! the musical is making the rounds with a stop at Milwaukee's own Marcus PAC.
Renaissance Theaterworks' Presents L'APPARTEMENT

Renaissance Theaterworks' Presents L'APPARTEMENT

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2024
Experience the comedic clash of cultures in L'APPARTEMENT, a hilarious play by Joanna Murray-Smith, presented by Renaissance Theaterworks.
First Stage and MYSO Reveal 3.5 Million Dollars Awarded for Two Endowments for Advanc

First Stage and MYSO Reveal 3.5 Million Dollars Awarded for Two Endowments for Advanced Theater and Music Training

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2024
In a joint announcement today, First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) have announced that Milwaukee philanthropist Anthony Petullo has made a donation to both organizations in the amount of $3.
First Stage And MYSO Receive 3.5 Million Donation For Advanced Theater And Music Trai

First Stage And MYSO Receive 3.5 Million Donation For Advanced Theater And Music Training

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2024
Milwaukee philanthropist Anthony Petullo has made a stunning to First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra in the amount of $3.
Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Brings Best-Selling Book to Li

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Brings Best-Selling Book to Life at FIRST STAGE

by Kelsey Lawler — February 15, 2024
It’s a big story to tell in a brief amount of time, but the heroic cast and crew at First Stage complete their quest for Percy Jackson success.
Video: How Christine Sherrill Went From Middle School To Starring In MAMMA MIA!

Video: How Christine Sherrill Went From Middle School To Starring In MAMMA MIA!

by Joshua Wright — February 15, 2024
Christine Sherrill, a former 5th-grade teacher at St.
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Milwaukee Repertory Theater Brings Histo

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Milwaukee Repertory Theater Brings Historic Text to Modern Life

by Sofia Ascorbe — February 13, 2024
What the Constitution Means to Me was written by playwright, screenwriter, and performer, Heidi Schreck.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! Returns To First Stage This Month

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! Returns To First Stage This Month

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2024
First Stage has announced the return of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S “WE ARE IN PLAY!”, a rollicking musical adventure written by Mo Willems (Book and Lyrics) and based on his award-winning Elephant & Piggie children's books.
Marcus Performing Arts Center to Present Residency with Dance Theatre of Harlem

Marcus Performing Arts Center to Present Residency with Dance Theatre of Harlem

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2024
The Marcus Performing Arts Center is presenting a multi-day residency with the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Forte Theatre Company Announces Cast of HELLO, DOLLY!

Forte Theatre Company Announces Cast of HELLO, DOLLY!

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2024
​​​​​​​Forte Theatre Company will present Hello, Dolly! April 13 - 21, 2024.
Photos: First Look at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at First Stage

Photos: First Look at THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at First Stage

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2024
Check out production photos for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical running through March 10, 2024 at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater here!
Marcus Center Will Receive Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

Marcus Center Will Receive Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

by BWW News Desk — January 31, 2024
The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC)  has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its MPAC Presents programming.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces AN EVENING WITH SIR TIM RICE

Skylight Music Theatre Announces AN EVENING WITH SIR TIM RICE

by Joshua Wright — January 30, 2024
Skylight Music Theatre is thrilled to announce An Evening with Sir Tim Rice, a once-in-a-lifetime soirée featuring the legendary songwriter himself.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Appoints New Managing Director, Megwyn Sanders-Andrews

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Appoints New Managing Director, Megwyn Sanders-Andrews

by BWW News Desk — January 30, 2024
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has appointed their new Managing Director, Megwyn Sanders-Andrews, Ph.
Review: The Infectious Joy of XANADU at Skylight Music Theatre

Review: The Infectious Joy of XANADU at Skylight Music Theatre

by Kelsey Lawler — January 29, 2024
What did our critic think of XANADU at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE? Who’s having more fun: the audience or the cast of Xanadu at Skylight Music Theatre?
Complete Cast and Creative Teams Set for the Last Three Plays in Milwaukee Repertory

Complete Cast and Creative Teams Set for the Last Three Plays in Milwaukee Repertory Theater 2023/24 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 25, 2024
Milwaukee Rep has revealed complete cast and creative teams for the last shows in their 2023/24 season.

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