Review: SEVEN GUITARS AT THE MILWAUKEE REP at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - March 11, 2023
Milwaukee Rep's production of August Wilson's 'Seven Guitars' rich with emotionally powerful performances.
by Cathy Jakicic - March 11, 2023
Milwaukee Rep's production of August Wilson's 'Seven Guitars' rich with emotionally powerful performances.
Review: 4 Reasons SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at First Stage Will Float Your Family's Boat
by Kelsey Lawler - March 10, 2023
SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at First Stage in Milwaukee is an eye-popping, laugh-aloud, cartoonish romp under the sea.
by Kelsey Lawler - March 10, 2023
SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at First Stage in Milwaukee is an eye-popping, laugh-aloud, cartoonish romp under the sea.
Review: Pop Musical SIX Slays its Sold-Out Milwaukee Run
by Kelsey Lawler - March 09, 2023
There’s no place for mediocrity to hide in SIX. These leading roles require genuine, unfiltered talent with exceptional vocal range and control. This touring cast delivers on that and then some.
by Kelsey Lawler - March 09, 2023
There’s no place for mediocrity to hide in SIX. These leading roles require genuine, unfiltered talent with exceptional vocal range and control. This touring cast delivers on that and then some.
First Stage's Young Company Presents Adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN This March
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2023
First Stage's Young Company will present LITTLE WOMEN, a modern-retelling of the classic novel by award-winning, contemporary playwright Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2023
First Stage's Young Company will present LITTLE WOMEN, a modern-retelling of the classic novel by award-winning, contemporary playwright Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Raises $1,514,428 In Sustainability Campaign, Will Proceed With 23/24 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) announced this morning that it has reached the first benchmark in its ongoing Sustainability Campaign fundraising effort, achieving more than $1.5M in pledges for new and increased support for this and the next two fiscal years. As a result, MCT will proceed with its 23/24 season, to be announced in late March or early April when the renewal period for season subscribers opens.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) announced this morning that it has reached the first benchmark in its ongoing Sustainability Campaign fundraising effort, achieving more than $1.5M in pledges for new and increased support for this and the next two fiscal years. As a result, MCT will proceed with its 23/24 season, to be announced in late March or early April when the renewal period for season subscribers opens.
LITTLE WOMEN to be Presented by Milwaukee's First Stage's Young Company This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
First Stage's Young Company will present LITTLE WOMEN, a modern-retelling of the classic novel by award-winning, contemporary playwright Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
First Stage's Young Company will present LITTLE WOMEN, a modern-retelling of the classic novel by award-winning, contemporary playwright Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
GOD OF CARNAGE to Open at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will close out its 2022/23 Season with the Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza on April 18 – May 14, 2023, in the Quadracci Powerhouse.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will close out its 2022/23 Season with the Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza on April 18 – May 14, 2023, in the Quadracci Powerhouse.
Photos: First Look at First Stage's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2023
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, based on the iconic animated Nickelodeon series by Stephen Hillenberg, with book by Kyle Jarrow, runs at First Stage through April 2, 2023, at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2023
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, based on the iconic animated Nickelodeon series by Stephen Hillenberg, with book by Kyle Jarrow, runs at First Stage through April 2, 2023, at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater. Check out photos here!
Renaissance Theaterworks Cleans-Up With TIDY, Beginning March 24
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) concludes their 30th season with TIDY by Kristin Idaszak, March 24 - April 16, 2023 (Opening Night, March 25 8pm), at the Theater at 255 S. Water St. in Milwaukee's Harbor District. The play will be directed by RTW veteran, Elizabeth Margolius and features audience favorite, Cassandra Bissell in TIDY's singular role.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) concludes their 30th season with TIDY by Kristin Idaszak, March 24 - April 16, 2023 (Opening Night, March 25 8pm), at the Theater at 255 S. Water St. in Milwaukee's Harbor District. The play will be directed by RTW veteran, Elizabeth Margolius and features audience favorite, Cassandra Bissell in TIDY's singular role.
Governor Evers Declares World Premiere Wisconsin Day
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
World Premiere Wisconsin is an inaugural statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals from March 1 - June 30, 2023, presented by the Ten Chimneys Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
World Premiere Wisconsin is an inaugural statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals from March 1 - June 30, 2023, presented by the Ten Chimneys Foundation.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Extends Deadline For Sustainability Campaign Challenge
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre announces a $150,000 challenge match as part of its ongoing Sustainability Campaign launched earlier this month to provide the financial foundation necessary to avoid closure. In doing so, MCT will restructure organizationally to continue its five-decade leadership of developing Milwaukee and Wisconsin's professional artists and continue to reflect its community through meaningful and excellent live theater productions.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre announces a $150,000 challenge match as part of its ongoing Sustainability Campaign launched earlier this month to provide the financial foundation necessary to avoid closure. In doing so, MCT will restructure organizationally to continue its five-decade leadership of developing Milwaukee and Wisconsin's professional artists and continue to reflect its community through meaningful and excellent live theater productions.
THE GREATEST LOVE FOR WHITNEY: A WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE Come To Milwaukee Rep, March 24- May 28
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Milwaukee Rep will present the world premiere of The Greatest Love for Whitney: A Whitney Houston Tribute March 24 – May 28, 2023, in the Stackner Cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Milwaukee Rep will present the world premiere of The Greatest Love for Whitney: A Whitney Houston Tribute March 24 – May 28, 2023, in the Stackner Cabaret.
SUPERYOU World Premiere Developmental Presentation to Take Place at Skylight Music Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre will produce the world premiere developmental production of the uplifting rock musical, SuperYou, by Lourds Lane, running May 26 – June 18, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre will produce the world premiere developmental production of the uplifting rock musical, SuperYou, by Lourds Lane, running May 26 – June 18, 2023.
First Stage Offers Free Masterclass and Audition With Broadway's Jack Sippel
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join First Stage Theater Academy for a Masterclass with Broadway Actor Jack Sippel and audition for a chance to attend the Open Jar Institute in New York City this summer.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join First Stage Theater Academy for a Masterclass with Broadway Actor Jack Sippel and audition for a chance to attend the Open Jar Institute in New York City this summer.
Milwaukee's First Stage Offers Free Masterclass And Audition With Broadway's Jack Sippel This Wednesday
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join First Stage Theater Academy for a Masterclass with Broadway Actor Jack Sippel and audition for a chance to attend the Open Jar Institute in New York City this summer. Students must be ready to sing a 16-32 bar cut of a song that shows them at their best. Students must bring sheet music clearly marked for an accompanist to play, or have an accompaniment track. Please have a non-returnable headshot and resume prepared.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join First Stage Theater Academy for a Masterclass with Broadway Actor Jack Sippel and audition for a chance to attend the Open Jar Institute in New York City this summer. Students must be ready to sing a 16-32 bar cut of a song that shows them at their best. Students must bring sheet music clearly marked for an accompanist to play, or have an accompaniment track. Please have a non-returnable headshot and resume prepared.
Marcus Center To Receive Grant From National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
The Marcus Performing Arts Center has announced it 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. Specific funding from the NEA will help support MPAC's arts & cultural series of Dance, Jazz, and special performances this season. MPAC's project is one of 1,251 Grants for Arts Projects awards across America totaling nearly $28.8 million that were selected to receive this first round of fiscal year 2023 grants.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2023
The Marcus Performing Arts Center has announced it 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. Specific funding from the NEA will help support MPAC's arts & cultural series of Dance, Jazz, and special performances this season. MPAC's project is one of 1,251 Grants for Arts Projects awards across America totaling nearly $28.8 million that were selected to receive this first round of fiscal year 2023 grants.
Forte Theatre Presents INTO THE WOODS, April 14- 23
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Forte Theatre Company presents Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, April 14 - 23, 2023. Performances take place in the beautiful Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st Street, in Franklin. Forte is the first professional theatre company in Milwaukee's Southwest suburbs.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
Forte Theatre Company presents Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, April 14 - 23, 2023. Performances take place in the beautiful Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st Street, in Franklin. Forte is the first professional theatre company in Milwaukee's Southwest suburbs.
The UPAF Ride For The Arts Returns To Henry Maier Festival Park in June
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced today that the 43rd annual UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite, will be held on Sunday, June 4, with an expanded 'Hoan Loop Course' completely closed to vehicle traffic for the entire event. Additionally, this year's start and finish line party returns to the Henry Maier Festival Park for the first time since 2019.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2023
The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced today that the 43rd annual UPAF Ride for the Arts, presented by Miller Lite, will be held on Sunday, June 4, with an expanded 'Hoan Loop Course' completely closed to vehicle traffic for the entire event. Additionally, this year's start and finish line party returns to the Henry Maier Festival Park for the first time since 2019.
World Premiere Wisconsin To Host Inaugural Festival Celebrating New Plays And Musicals, March 1- June 30
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Four years in the making, after extensive planning and collaboration amongst a team of noted Wisconsin theater professionals, World Premiere Wisconsin has announced its inaugural festival comes to Wisconsin this spring.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2023
Four years in the making, after extensive planning and collaboration amongst a team of noted Wisconsin theater professionals, World Premiere Wisconsin has announced its inaugural festival comes to Wisconsin this spring.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents the World Premiere of HOOPS This March
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced the World Premiere of HOOPS adapted by Eliana Pipes with original music by B~Free from the HOOPS Project portrait series by Nicole Acosta.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced the World Premiere of HOOPS adapted by Eliana Pipes with original music by B~Free from the HOOPS Project portrait series by Nicole Acosta.
Next Act Theatre Hires Kerri Kilbourne As Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Next Act Theatre announced today that Kerri Kilbourne has been hired as its new Managing Director. Kilbourne was hired after a two-month national search and will assume the role on Wednesday, February 23, 2023. She is the first person in the position of Managing Director at Next Act Theatre since 2014.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Next Act Theatre announced today that Kerri Kilbourne has been hired as its new Managing Director. Kilbourne was hired after a two-month national search and will assume the role on Wednesday, February 23, 2023. She is the first person in the position of Managing Director at Next Act Theatre since 2014.
Milwaukee's First Stage to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
First Stage has announced that next up in their 2022/23 season will be THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, based on the iconic animated Nickelodeon series by Stephen Hillenberg, with book by Kyle Jarrow.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
First Stage has announced that next up in their 2022/23 season will be THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, based on the iconic animated Nickelodeon series by Stephen Hillenberg, with book by Kyle Jarrow.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces NOISES OFF Cast & Creative Team
by Blair Ingenthron - February 15, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the hilarious comedy Noises Off, with music by Combustible Edison, running March 17 – April 2, 2023 at Skylight's beautiful Cabot Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre company.
by Blair Ingenthron - February 15, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the hilarious comedy Noises Off, with music by Combustible Edison, running March 17 – April 2, 2023 at Skylight's beautiful Cabot Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre company.
Milwaukee Rep Announces 2023/24 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced its 70th Anniversary Season with 12 production across three unique venues in the Associated Bank Theater Center and the Historic Pabst Theater.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced its 70th Anniversary Season with 12 production across three unique venues in the Associated Bank Theater Center and the Historic Pabst Theater.
Review: THE HEART SELLERS is a Laugh-Aloud Love Letter to Friendship at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - February 13, 2023
'The Heart Sellers' is a commentary on immigration, yes, but most of all it celebrates the joy and fulfillment that comes with good friends.
by Kelsey Lawler - February 13, 2023
'The Heart Sellers' is a commentary on immigration, yes, but most of all it celebrates the joy and fulfillment that comes with good friends.
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