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BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL is Tremendous as Ever at MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - September 29, 2022
What did our critic think of TITANIC THE MUSICAL at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? Something epic has set sail once more at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Remounted after having to close early due to a COVID-19 outbreak last April, this show has been years in the making. It's the company's single largest production in their 70-year history, and Titanic the Musical is every inch a spectacular, tremendous achievement.
Milwaukee Art Museum Appoints Chief Curator And Chief Development Officer
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
The Milwaukee Art Museum has announced two key additions to its senior leadership team: Elizabeth Siegel has been appointed the Museum's Chief Curator, and André Allaire has been named Chief Development Officer.
Save up to 25% to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL During Fall One Day Sale
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol returns to the Historic Pabst Theatre November 29 - December 24, 2022.  Save up to 25% on tickets to Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol on Monday, October 3, 2022 when using promotional code FALL. 
First Stage Announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule For 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, is committed to broadening its reach and deepening its impact throughout the community. Families can enjoy a Sensory Friendly Performance with children who need sensory accommodations, and they can share the experience of seeing family-friendly theater. First Stage's Sensory Friendly Performances are sponsored in part by UPAF Kasey's Fund.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule For 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, is committed to broadening its reach and deepening its impact throughout the community. Families can enjoy a Sensory Friendly Performance with children who need sensory accommodations, and they can share the experience of seeing family-friendly theater.
Milwaukee Welcomes Back France's Guitar Master Pierre At Shank Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
After releasing 'Azwan', an album about our oneness and interconnectivity in the midst of a unifying global crisis, world renowned French-Algerian acoustic guitar master, vocalist and composer, Pierre Bensusan, returns to the USA and Canada, completing the second leg of his 2022 North American Tour. One of his early stops will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where on Thursday evening September 29th Shank Hall proudly welcomes him back to perform a concert on their stage.
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! Is A Joy-Fest At SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Cathy Jakicic - September 25, 2022
The Skylight cast, lead by Lisa Estridge and Camara Stampley, is very limber. What the story occasionally lacks in logic, it more than makes up in an energy that’s impossible to resist
The SideNotes Cabaret Opens 15th Season With ROCK 'N ROLL ROYALTY
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
The SideNotes Cabaret opens its 15th season with ROCK 'N ROLL ROYALTY, a tribute to the kings of rock from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
Associated Bank Announces $10M Sponsorship Agreement with Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
Associated Bank, the largest Wisconsin-based bank, today announced a 20-year, $10 million sponsorship of Milwaukee Repertory Theater (“Milwaukee Rep”) in support of the theater’s campaign to create a visionary new theater complex attached to the Associated Bank River Center.
Renaissance Theaterworks Presents THE HOW & THE WHY
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
​​​​​​​Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) begins their 30th season with 'The How and the Why' by Sarah Treem, Oct. 21 – Nov.13, 2022, at their new performance space at 255 S. Water St. 
First Stage Announces Pay What You Choose Schedule For 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2022
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, is committed to broadening its reach and deepening its impact throughout the community.
Professional Theatre To The Suburbs With THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2022
Forte Theatre Company presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, October 7 - 16th, 2022. Directed by Randall Dodge, this is Forte's mainstage production debut at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces Pay What You Choose Schedule
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2022
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, is committed to broadening its reach and deepening its impact throughout the community. As part of this commitment, First Stage offers Pay What You Choose performances for select productions.
First Stage Kicks Off 2022/23 Season With ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
First Stage kicks off its 2022/23 season with the delightful 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. 
Previews: The Hills Will Soon Be Alive With THE SOUND OF MUSIC At Forte Theatre Company
by Kelsey Lawler - September 15, 2022
Forte Theatre Company is about to bring one of the most-beloved musicals of all time to Franklin's Saber Center for the Performing Arts. 'The Sound of Music' runs October 7–16, 2022.
Milwaukee's First Stage to Kick Off 2022/23 Season With ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2022
First Stage will kick off its 2022/23 season with the delightful world premiere production of ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!. ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! runs October 7 - November 6, 2022 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
Emmy, Tony, Grammy & SAG Award Nominee Norm Lewis to Headline Skylight Night 2022
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
Acclaimed stage and screen actor Norm Lewis will headline Skylight Night 2022, an annual fundraiser supporting Skylight Music Theatre. It will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in the main ballroom of the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin.
Cast Announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2022
Milwaukee Rep has announced casting for the return of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol  November 29 - December 24, 2022 in the historic Pabst Theatre.
Review: UNFORGETTABLE is a Lovely Evening of Song at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - September 13, 2022
What did our critic think of UNFORGETTABLE at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? The Milwaukee Repertory Theater opens its 2022-2023 season in the Stackner Cabaret with Unforgettable, in conjuction with Artists Lounge Live. It's the same collaboration responsible for last season's dynamite Get Happy, starring Angela Ingersoll belting the songs of Judy Garland. This time, we're treated to John-Mark McGaha singing the soothing ballads and swingin' hits of the incomparable Nat King Cole.
Skylight Music Theatre to Present THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Halloween Film Screening with Live Shadow Cast
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
The Rocky Horror Picture Show movie will be screened at Skylight Music Theatre with performances by a live shadow cast on Halloween, Monday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for Skylight Music Theatre, Milwaukee’s professional Equity music theatre company.
TITANIC THE MUSICAL to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is bringing back the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Titanic The Musical with story and book by Peter Stone, Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston and Orchestrations by Joshua Clayton in the Quadracci Powerhouse, September 20 – October 23, 2022. 
Playwright Marie Kohler to Discuss Her Play BOSWELL at Boswell Book Company This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Marie Kohler will appear at Boswell Book Company on Monday, September 19, 6:30 pm to talk about her play Boswell and to present scene readings from the play with director Laura Gordon and American Players Theatre actors Brian Mani and Ty Fanning.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) has announced full casting and production details for WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? by Brian Quijada and directed by MCT's Artistic Director Brent Hazelton. 
Skylight Music Theatre to Stream Kate Baldwin Film BROADWAY COMES HOME
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre will stream Kate Baldwin’s Broadway Comes Home, a concert and documentary film, Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, on Skylight’s website. Broadway Comes Home features footage from Baldwin’s intimate concert last year in front of a small, invited audience on the stage of Skylight’s Cabot Theatre.

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