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Review: CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Charms Little Ones at First Stage

Review: CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Charms Little Ones at First Stage

by Kelsey Lawler — January 23, 2023
Many show highlights come from props and staging choices.
Review: REVIEW: DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Rep

Review: REVIEW: DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Rep

by Cathy Jakicic — January 23, 2023
Milwaukee Rep's 'Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin' shines with the low-key charm of the 'King of Cool.
Milwaukee's First Stage Brings Tolkien's Epic Tale THE HOBBIT To Milwaukee Youth Arts

Milwaukee's First Stage Brings Tolkien's Epic Tale THE HOBBIT To Milwaukee Youth Arts Center This February

by BWW News Desk — January 18, 2023
First Stage's next offering in the new year is a thrilling production of THE HOBBIT, based on the book The Hobbit by J.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is a 'Merry War' from Start to Finish at the MILWAUKEE

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is a 'Merry War' from Start to Finish at the MILWAUKEE REP

by Kelsey Lawler — January 17, 2023
Love and laughter are just what a Wisconsin winter needs, and just what the Milwaukee Rep is serving.
Photos: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Photos: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

by BWW News Desk — January 11, 2023
See photos of Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production of Much Ado About Nothing, running January 10 – February 12, 2023, in the Quadracci Powerhouse.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of THE HEART SELLERS at Milwaukee

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of THE HEART SELLERS at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 11, 2023
Get a first look at rehearsal photos of Milwaukee Rep's world premiere of The Heart Sellers.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? At Studio Theatr

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? At Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center 

by BWW News Desk — January 10, 2023
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) announces the first professional Milwaukee production in over two decades of Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, directed by Keira Fromm and featuring Wisconsin theater legends Laura Gordon and James Ridge in the iconic roles of George and Martha.
Sunset Playhouse Presents Broadway's Best: Schwartz & Sondheim Musical MainStage Conc

Sunset Playhouse Presents Broadway's Best: Schwartz & Sondheim Musical MainStage Concert

by BWW News Desk — January 10, 2023
If you love musical theater, then you're already familiar with this pair of Stephens-two of Broadway's finest composers.
Review: MY FAIR LADY Charms Fans at the MARCUS CENTER

Review: MY FAIR LADY Charms Fans at the MARCUS CENTER

by Kelsey Lawler — January 4, 2023
What did our critic think of MY FAIR LADY at MARCUS CENTER? There's a loverly bit of old-school musical theater at Milwaukee's Marcus Center this week.
First Stage Kicks Off New Year With Hopeful Production Of CARMELA FULL OF WISHES

First Stage Kicks Off New Year With Hopeful Production Of CARMELA FULL OF WISHES

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2023
Milwaukee's First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, begins the new year with CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, adapted by First Stage Resident Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios, (ON THE WINGS OF A MARIPOSA/ LUCHADORA!), from the popular book by award-winning children's a
Cast & Creative Team Announced for EVITA at Skylight Music Theatre

Cast & Creative Team Announced for EVITA at Skylight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Evita, running February 3-19, 2023 at Skylight’s Cabot Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center.
Milwaukee's First Stage to Kick Off New Year With CARMELA FULL OF WISHES

Milwaukee's First Stage to Kick Off New Year With CARMELA FULL OF WISHES

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2023
 Milwaukee's First Stage, will begin the new year with CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, adapted by First Stage Resident Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios, from the popular book by award-winning children's author Matt de la Peña, with illustrations by Christian Robinson.
Skylight Music Theatre Receives $10,000 Legacy Grant from Wispact Foundation

Skylight Music Theatre Receives $10,000 Legacy Grant from Wispact Foundation

by BWW News Desk — December 22, 2022
 Skylight Music Theatre is one of 75 Wisconsin nonprofits to be awarded a Legacy Grant by the Wispact Foundation.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Skylight Music

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Skylight Music Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The United Performing Arts Fund Announces Scott Beightol As Board Chair And Five New

The United Performing Arts Fund Announces Scott Beightol As Board Chair And Five New Board Members

by BWW News Desk — December 15, 2022
The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced this week the appointment of Scott Beightol, partner at Michael Best & Friedrich, as the new chair of the UPAF Board of Directors, succeeding Tim Mattke.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces BROADWAY SKATES! Events At Red Arrow Park

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces BROADWAY SKATES! Events At Red Arrow Park

by BWW News Desk — December 15, 2022
​​​​​​​The Marcus Performing Arts Center has announced new Broadway Skates! events at Red Arrow Park's Slice of Ice this winter as part of the launch of the Milwaukee Theater District.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards;  at Sunset Pla

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; at Sunset Playhouse Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

by BWW — December 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Photos: Milwaukee's First Stage Breaks Fundraising Record At Annual Wine Tasting & Di

Photos: Milwaukee's First Stage Breaks Fundraising Record At Annual Wine Tasting & Dinner Event

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2022
See photos of First Stage's 13th Annual Wine Tasting & Dinner at The Wisconsin Club - Country Club, the first time the event has been held at the venue.
Marcus Center Board is a Finalist For 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awar

Marcus Center Board is a Finalist For 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2022
​​​​​​​ Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced today that it is one of 20 boards recognized as a finalist for the 2022 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards.
Tally Sessions to Star in DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Repertory Th

Tally Sessions to Star in DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2022
 Milwaukee Rep will present Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin in the Stackner Cabaret January 20 – March 19, 2023 starring Broadway’s Tally Sessions.
Ben Tajnai to Join A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Mu

Ben Tajnai to Join A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre has announced that Ben Tajnai will join the cast of A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney’s Broadway Hits.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Skylight M

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Skylight Music Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Remains a Gift to be Treasured at the MILWAUKEE REP

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Remains a Gift to be Treasured at the MILWAUKEE REP

by Kelsey Lawler — December 5, 2022
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? For almost 50 years, the Milwaukee Rep's A Christmas Carol has been a beloved holiday tradition in Milwaukee.
Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — December 1, 2022
Get a first look at photos of Milwaukee's favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, which has returned for the 47th Anniversary, playing now through December 24, 2022 in the historic Pabst Theatre.
Review: LES MISERABLES Stuns Once More at the Marcus Center

Review: LES MISERABLES Stuns Once More at the Marcus Center

by Kelsey Lawler — December 1, 2022
Seen by 130 million people in 53 countries and 22 languages, 'Les Miserables' stands the test of time and jukebox musical trends.

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