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GOD OF CARNAGE to Open at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Spring

GOD OF CARNAGE to Open at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Spring

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 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

Photos: First Look at First Stage's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 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.
Renaissance Theaterworks Cleans-Up With TIDY, Beginning March 24

Renaissance Theaterworks Cleans-Up With TIDY, Beginning March 24

by BWW News Desk — March 2, 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.
Governor Evers Declares World Premiere Wisconsin Day

Governor Evers Declares World Premiere Wisconsin Day

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 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

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.
THE GREATEST LOVE FOR WHITNEY: A WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE Come To Milwaukee Rep, March

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.
SUPERYOU World Premiere Developmental Presentation to Take Place at Skylight Music Th

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.
First Stage Offers Free Masterclass and Audition With Broadway's Jack Sippel

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.
Milwaukee's First Stage Offers Free Masterclass And Audition With Broadway's Jack Sip

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.
Marcus Center To Receive Grant From National Endowment For The Arts

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.
Forte Theatre Presents INTO THE WOODS, April 14- 23

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.
The UPAF Ride For The Arts Returns To Henry Maier Festival Park in June

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.
World Premiere Wisconsin To Host Inaugural Festival Celebrating New Plays And Musical

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.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents the World Premiere of HOOPS This March

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.
Next Act Theatre Hires Kerri Kilbourne As Managing Director

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.
Milwaukee's First Stage to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

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.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces NOISES OFF Cast & Creative Team

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.
Milwaukee Rep Announces 2023/24 Season

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.
Review: THE HEART SELLERS is a Laugh-Aloud Love Letter to Friendship at MILWAUKEE REP

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.
Review: HAIRSPRAY is a Joyous Welcome to the '60s at the MARCUS CENTER

Review: HAIRSPRAY is a Joyous Welcome to the '60s at the MARCUS CENTER

by Kelsey Lawler — February 9, 2023
The tour of HAIRSPRAY is pure joy, lighting up Milwaukee’s Marcus Center through February 12th with exuberant dancing, glorious voices, and a bright, bubbly outlook that’s just what this Wisconsin winter needs.
Photos: First Look at THE HEART SELLERS World Premiere at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Photos: First Look at THE HEART SELLERS World Premiere at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 7, 2023
Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Lloyd Suh’s The Heart Sellers, running February 7 – March 19, 2023 in the Stiemke Studio.
Review: EVITA Wins Hearts & Raises the Bar at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

Review: EVITA Wins Hearts & Raises the Bar at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

by Kelsey Lawler — February 6, 2023
The good news: Evita at Skylight Music Theatre is a stunner that's not to be missed.
Tickets For Disney's FROZEN at the Marcus Center Go On Sale Friday

Tickets For Disney's FROZEN at the Marcus Center Go On Sale Friday

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2023
Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Marcus Performing Arts Center announced that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's Frozen will go on sale to the public on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:00am.
Photos: First Look at First Stage's THE HOBBIT at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

Photos: First Look at First Stage's THE HOBBIT at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2023
First Stage has released production photos for their latest production of THE HOBBIT, based on the book The Hobbit by J.
Photos: First Look at EVITA at Skylight Music Theatre

Photos: First Look at EVITA at Skylight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Skylight Music Theatre's Evita, running February 3-19.

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