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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and LOVE'S LABOURS LOST Set for Door Shakespeare 2026

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and LOVE'S LABOURS LOST Set for Door Shakespeare 2026 Summer Season

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2026
DOOR SHAKESPEARE announced its 2026 Summer Season, offering performances in a scenic outdoor setting.
Review: CAMILLE'S RAINBOW at Milwaukee Opera Theatre

Review: CAMILLE'S RAINBOW at Milwaukee Opera Theatre

by Sofia Ascorbe — March 25, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: CAMILLE'S RAINBOW AT MILWAUKEE OPERA THEATRE at Milwaukee Opera Theatre?
GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY World Premiere to be Presented at Milwaukee Rep

GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY World Premiere to be Presented at Milwaukee Rep

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of George & Gracie: A Love Story by Tami Workentin May 1 – June 14, 2026, in the Stackner Cabaret.
Video: 'Honeysuckle Rose' from AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Video: 'Honeysuckle Rose' from AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Joshua Wright — March 24, 2026
Watch Honeysuckle Rose from AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, running March 6–April 26, 2026.
Review: IS THIS A ROOM? at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Review: IS THIS A ROOM? at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

by Cathy Jakicic — March 23, 2026
Is This a Room is theater of a sort most people, including me, have never seen.
Heidi Armbruster's MRS. CHRISTIE to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This

Heidi Armbruster's MRS. CHRISTIE to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 23, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will continue its inaugural season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with Mrs.
Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Renaissance Theaterworks

Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Renaissance Theaterworks

by Cathy Jakicic — March 22, 2026
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Renaissance Theaterworks does credit to the classic Neil Simon comedy.
Milwaukee Rep to Stage FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT This Spring

Milwaukee Rep to Stage FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Frida…A Self Portrait, a vibrant, imaginative, and deeply human portrait of one of the world’s most iconic artists April 3 – May 17, 2026, in the Herro-Franke Studio.
Video: First Look at MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Rep

Video: First Look at MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Rep

by Joshua Wright — March 18, 2026
Watch a first look video of Mrs.
Milwaukee Rep Sets Box Office Record in New Studio Theater with MCNEAL by Ayad Akhtar

Milwaukee Rep Sets Box Office Record in New Studio Theater with MCNEAL by Ayad Akhtar

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed that McNeal, the Midwest premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar’s newest play, has officially become the best‑selling production in the history of the newly named Herro‑Franke Studio Theater.
GYPSY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and ROCK OF AGES Set for Skylight Music Theatre 2026–27 S

GYPSY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and ROCK OF AGES Set for Skylight Music Theatre 2026–27 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2026
Skylight Music Theatre announced its 67th season, featuring a lineup that underscores the transformative power of music theatre.
Dirigo Theatre Company to Stage THE HUMANS in Plymouth

Dirigo Theatre Company to Stage THE HUMANS in Plymouth

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2026
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
Dirigo Theatre Company to Stage THE HUMANS in Plymouth

Dirigo Theatre Company to Stage THE HUMANS in Plymouth

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2026
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
Review: MCNEAL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Review: MCNEAL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Sofia Ascorbe — March 16, 2026
In McNeal, Jacob McNeal (Peter Bradbury) is a successful and arrogant novelist who flies too close to the sun of Artificial Intelligence when he experiences the very human struggles of his mental and physical health, his addictions, and his relationships.
Jackey Boelkow, Joe Picchetti, And Saum Seyed To Star In A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S

Jackey Boelkow, Joe Picchetti, And Saum Seyed To Star In A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM At Skylight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2026
Skylight Music Theatre announced the cast and creative team for the professional world premiere of A ROCKIN’ MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, set to open in 2026.
Cast and Creative Team Set for for A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Musi

Cast and Creative Team Set for for A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2026
Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast, musicians, and creative team for the professional world premiere production of A ROCKIN’ Midsummer Night’s Dream, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Michael Unger.
MAMMA MIA! to Close Forte Theatre Company’s Sixth Season

MAMMA MIA! to Close Forte Theatre Company’s Sixth Season

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2026
Forte Theatre Company is bringing the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! to the stage this spring, running April 11–19.
SPARROWS FALL to Premiere in Milwaukee with Flora Coker

SPARROWS FALL to Premiere in Milwaukee with Flora Coker

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2026
RG Productions and Theatre Gigante have come together in an historic collaboration for the world premiere of 'Sparrows Fall' written and directed by Richard Gustin in conjunction with World Premiere Wisconsin.
Next Act Theatre to Host U.S. Premiere of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS in Milwaukee

Next Act Theatre to Host U.S. Premiere of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS in Milwaukee

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2026
Next Act Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the U.
Milwaukee Rep Commissions New Play by Pulitzer Prize-Winner Ayad Akhtar

Milwaukee Rep Commissions New Play by Pulitzer Prize-Winner Ayad Akhtar

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed a major new commission: Evicted, a stage adaptation by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and Maya Moverman.
THE OUTSIDERS, BEETLEJUICE, and More Set For Marcus Performing Arts Center 2026/27 Se

THE OUTSIDERS, BEETLEJUICE, and More Set For Marcus Performing Arts Center 2026/27 Season Lineup

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2026
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the 2026/27 Johnson Financial Group Broadway season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows in Milwaukee.
Review: THE PIANO LESSON is Haunting & Hopeful at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Review: THE PIANO LESSON is Haunting & Hopeful at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Kelsey Lawler — March 3, 2026
The Piano Lesson marks The Milwaukee Rep’s ninth production in Wilson’s American Century Cycle.
Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Skylight Music Theatre

Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Skylight Music Theatre

by Keith Gray-Dozal — February 28, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Skylight Music Theatre?
Skylight Music Theatre to Hold Open Dog Auditions for A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S D

Skylight Music Theatre to Hold Open Dog Auditions for A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2026
Skylight Music Theatre is setting the stage for a four-legged scene-stealer.
Milwaukee Rep to Celebrate Agatha Christie with THE AGATHA CHRISTIE FESTIVAL

Milwaukee Rep to Celebrate Agatha Christie with THE AGATHA CHRISTIE FESTIVAL

by BWW News Desk — February 26, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is inviting Agatha Christie fans to step into a world of intrigue and unforgettable storytelling at Milwaukee Rep’s Agatha Christie Festival, a citywide celebration of Agatha Christie and her enduring legacy.

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