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A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol returns for the 47th Anniversary  November 29 - December 24, 2022 in the historic Pabst Theatre.
Review: REVIEW: MILWAUKEE REP'S 'BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL' at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - November 15, 2022
What did our critic think of REVIEW: MILWAUKEE REP'S 'BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL' at Milwaukee Rep? The talented cast shines from girl groups to diva power
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents MISERY Beginning This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced full casting and production details for MISERY adapted by William Goldman from the novel by Stephen King and directed by MCT's Artistic Director Brent Hazelton. 
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Departure of Managing Director 
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's Managing Director Amy Salat has announced that she will step down from her role at the end of 2022. MCT is sorry to lose Salat after her leadership the past two seasons in navigating the Theatre during a global pandemic.  
First Stage Celebrates The Holidays With RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
Come celebrate the holidays this year with First Stage and the return of their heartwarming production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL!, based on the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage.
College Night, PRIDE Night & More to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater for THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will bring back popular patron programming to enhance the audience experience of the World Premiere of The Nativity Variations by Catherine Trieschmann (One House Over) November 16 – December 11, 2022, in the Quadracci Powerhouse. 
Milwaukee's First Stage to Celebrate The Holidays With RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
Come celebrate the holidays this year with First Stage and the return of their heartwarming production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL!, based on the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Comes to MPAC This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's 130-year-old ballet reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle, will travel to 30 cities this fall to celebrate the show's 10th season, including a stop at the Marcus Performing Arts Center on November 26 at 7:30pm. 
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Departure of President and CEO
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announces the departure of President and CEO, Kendra Whitlock Ingram. Ingram will leave the organization in January 2023 as she accepts the role of President and CEO of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, a performing arts organization in Pittsburgh, Pa.
First Stage Welcomes Chris Marschka As New President Of The Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, has announced the appointment of Chris Marschka, senior vice president for PNC Commercial Banking in Wisconsin as the new First Stage Board President effective September 21, 2022.  
Chris Marschka Appointed New President Of The Board Of Directors of Milwaukee's First Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, has appointed Chris Marschka, senior vice president for PNC Commercial Banking in Wisconsin as the new First Stage Board President effective September 21, 2022.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Present First Sensory Friendly Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2022
Milwaukee Rep will present the theater’s first Sensory Friendly All Access performance to Much Ado About Nothing on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30pm in partnership with Pink Umbrella Theater and Stepping Stone Educational Services. 
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney’s Broadway Hits, running November 18 – December 31, 2022.
Next Act Theatre Hires Cody Estle As New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2022
Next Act Theatre has announced that Cody Estle has been hired as its new Artistic Director. Estle was hired after a four-month national search and will assume the role on December 1, 2022. He will overlap outgoing Producing Artistic Director David Cecsarini before fully taking over leadership of the company in spring 2023.
Christmas In Milwaukee Begins With BLACK NATIVITY BY Langston Hughes
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Black Arts MKE's beloved holiday musical returns for its seventh year with its biggest and best production to date. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes runs one weekend only - December 8-11, 2022, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
Review: ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL is Fantastic Fun at FIRST STAGE
by Kelsey Lawler - October 12, 2022
For an upbeat, kid-friendly show with heaps of heart, make a beeline for the world premier of 'Arthur & Friends Make a Musical' at Milwaukee's First Stage.
First Stage's Amplify Series Continues With Play Reading Of FRANKIE
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
The third season of First Stage's Amplify BIPOC Play Series continues Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 with a reading of the moving play FRANKIE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A GURL FRANKENSTEIN by accomplished playwright José Casas.
Ann Arvia, Adam LeFevre & More to Star in THE NATIVITY VARIATIONS World Premiere at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of The Nativity Variations by Catherine Trieschmann (One House Over) November 16 – December 11, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse. 
Photos: First Look at ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL at First Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2022
First Stage has released production photos from its world premiere production of ARTHUR™ AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!, written by First Stage Resident Playwright, lyricist and actor John Maclay, with Music and Lyrics by actor, composer/lyricist, writer and First Stage alum Brett Ryback, adapted from the books and characters created by Marc Brown and directed and choreographed by Bay Area Children’s Theatre Artistic Director Khalia Davis. 
BEHIVE: The 60s MUSICAL Heads To Milwaukee Rep in November
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Milwaukee Rep will present Beehive: The 60s Musical November 11, 2022- January 15, 2023 in the Stackner Cabaret. From Aretha Franklin to Janis Joplin, the powerful female voices of the 1960s have left an unforgettable mark on generations. 
William Kentridge Arts Festival Will Present The Centre For The Less Good Idea's First U.S. Performances Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Internationally renowned artist William Kentridge will speak in Milwaukee and participate in open rehearsals of three plays during the Warehouse Art Museum's (WAM) multimedia “Kentridge Arts Festival.”
Review: WIFE OF A SALESMAN Brings Life-Giving Drama to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - October 04, 2022
Eleanor Burgess has written a modern masterpiece full of stimulating themes, moments of emotional connection and genuine laughter, plus playful and shocking twists.
Marquette Theatre To Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, October 7-16
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
Marquette Theatre will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” from Friday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre.
Milwaukee Rep Hosts Dinner Dialogue Series For The Community
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
Milwaukee Rep's Education and Engagement Department is thrilled to host a robust Dinner Dialogue Series for the 2022/23 Season for the Greater Milwaukee Community.

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