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Milwaukee's First Stage to Celebrate The Holidays With RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER

Milwaukee's First Stage to Celebrate The Holidays With RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 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

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Comes to MPAC This Month

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 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

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Departure of President and CEO

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announces the departure of President and CEO, Kendra Whitlock Ingram.
First Stage Welcomes Chris Marschka As New President Of The Board Of Directors

First Stage Welcomes Chris Marschka As New President Of The Board Of Directors

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 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

Chris Marschka Appointed New President Of The Board Of Directors of Milwaukee's First Stage

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 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 Friendl

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 BROAD

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

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.
Christmas In Milwaukee Begins With BLACK NATIVITY BY Langston Hughes

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.
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards Before October 31s

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

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

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 M

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

Photos: First Look at ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL at First Stage

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 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, adap
BEHIVE: The 60s MUSICAL Heads To Milwaukee Rep in November

BEHIVE: The 60s MUSICAL Heads To Milwaukee Rep in November

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 2022
Milwaukee Rep will present Beehive: The 60s Musical November 11, 2022- January 15, 2023 in the Stackner Cabaret.
William Kentridge Arts Festival Will Present The Centre For The Less Good Idea's Firs

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 5, 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 Theate

Review: WIFE OF A SALESMAN Brings Life-Giving Drama to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Kelsey Lawler — October 4, 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

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.
Milwaukee Rep Hosts Dinner Dialogue Series For The Community

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.
BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL is Tremendous as Ever at MILWAUKEE REP

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.
Milwaukee Art Museum Appoints Chief Curator And Chief Development Officer

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

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.
First Stage Announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule For 2022/23 Season

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.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule For 2022/23 S

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.
Milwaukee Welcomes Back France's Guitar Master Pierre At Shank Hall

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.

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