BWW Review: Quirky & Hypnotic, PRELUDES Entrances at Milwaukee Opera Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - April 04, 2022
Amidst the manic chaos of a broken mind, 'Preludes' proves to be a quirky, beautifully-written piece, lovingly delivered by the team at Milwaukee Opera Theatre.
by Kelsey Lawler - April 04, 2022
Amidst the manic chaos of a broken mind, 'Preludes' proves to be a quirky, beautifully-written piece, lovingly delivered by the team at Milwaukee Opera Theatre.
True Colors' Next Narrative Monologue Competition Milwaukee Regional Finalists Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Milwaukee Rep has announced the True Colors' Next Narrative Monologue Competition Milwaukee Regional finalists who will compete in the National Finals onstage at Harlem's Apollo Theater in New York on May 2, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Milwaukee Rep has announced the True Colors' Next Narrative Monologue Competition Milwaukee Regional finalists who will compete in the National Finals onstage at Harlem's Apollo Theater in New York on May 2, 2022.
Milwaukee's First Stage to Present The World Premiere Production THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
First Stage will present the world premiere production of THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL, written by award-winning playwright/author, First Stage Resident Playwright and Wisconsin actor James DeVita and directed by First Stage alum and Northern Sky Associate Artistic Director Molly Rhode.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
First Stage will present the world premiere production of THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL, written by award-winning playwright/author, First Stage Resident Playwright and Wisconsin actor James DeVita and directed by First Stage alum and Northern Sky Associate Artistic Director Molly Rhode.
Optimist Theatre Announces 2022 Shakespeare In The Park Touring Production
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Milwaukee's Free Shakespeare in the Park has announced its 2022 summer production will be Twelfth Night: Or, What SHE Will. Building upon the success of the company's 2021 first fully touring show, A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Lovers' Tale, this year's Twelfth Night will also be a touring production.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Milwaukee's Free Shakespeare in the Park has announced its 2022 summer production will be Twelfth Night: Or, What SHE Will. Building upon the success of the company's 2021 first fully touring show, A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Lovers' Tale, this year's Twelfth Night will also be a touring production.
Upcoming Lineup Of Broadway Shows Announced At Marcus Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC), Johnson Financial Group, and Broadway Across America are proud to announce the 2022-23 Broadway at the Marcus Center season, along with the new MPAC Presents series for 2022-23.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC), Johnson Financial Group, and Broadway Across America are proud to announce the 2022-23 Broadway at the Marcus Center season, along with the new MPAC Presents series for 2022-23.
Plymouth Arts Center Announces Spring Art Exhibition, Beginning April 1
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2022
The public is invited to join Plymouth Arts Center for a brand-new art show opening in Gallery 110 North, Friday, April 1st from 5-7pm. This exhibition showcases the Award Winners from Plymouth Arts Center's “Paint the Towns in Fall Color” 2021.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2022
The public is invited to join Plymouth Arts Center for a brand-new art show opening in Gallery 110 North, Friday, April 1st from 5-7pm. This exhibition showcases the Award Winners from Plymouth Arts Center's “Paint the Towns in Fall Color” 2021.
BWW Review: NEW AGE Takes a Hopeful Look at Aging at the MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - March 26, 2022
The play is the fruit of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New Play Development Program. While other challenging pieces tackle racism or sexism, this one digs into ageism, specifically for women.
by Kelsey Lawler - March 26, 2022
The play is the fruit of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New Play Development Program. While other challenging pieces tackle racism or sexism, this one digs into ageism, specifically for women.
First Stage's Young Company to Stage MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2022
Next up for First Stage’s Young Company, the Theater Academy’s award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will be MACBETH, Shakespeare!s darkest tragedy, infamously known as the cursed Scottish play. The play will be performed in the newly renovated, theater-in-the round Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Directed by First Stage Young Company faculty member Marcella Kearns, with fight and intimacy direction by Christopher Elst, MACBETH is filled with ferocious battles, supernatural horrors, famously gorgeous poetry and some of the Bard's most vivid characters.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2022
Next up for First Stage’s Young Company, the Theater Academy’s award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will be MACBETH, Shakespeare!s darkest tragedy, infamously known as the cursed Scottish play. The play will be performed in the newly renovated, theater-in-the round Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Directed by First Stage Young Company faculty member Marcella Kearns, with fight and intimacy direction by Christopher Elst, MACBETH is filled with ferocious battles, supernatural horrors, famously gorgeous poetry and some of the Bard's most vivid characters.
Plymouth Arts Center Announces 19th Annual Spring Concert MUSICAL POTPOURRI
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
Director Barb Zirwes-Nysse leads this choir of 37 talented singers who are eager to share their enjoyment of music with the community. Mary Fellenz and Tom Armstrong will accompany the choir.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
Director Barb Zirwes-Nysse leads this choir of 37 talented singers who are eager to share their enjoyment of music with the community. Mary Fellenz and Tom Armstrong will accompany the choir.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces 17th Annual BASH Featuring Megan Hilty
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
In a one-of-a-kind arts and culture event, Milwaukee-area business and community leaders will come together for the 17th Annual BASH on Friday, June 17 to raise funds for the Marcus Performing Arts Center's education and community engagement programs.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
In a one-of-a-kind arts and culture event, Milwaukee-area business and community leaders will come together for the 17th Annual BASH on Friday, June 17 to raise funds for the Marcus Performing Arts Center's education and community engagement programs.
North American Performing Arts Centers Announce New Program To Accelerate Leadership Opportunities For BIPOC Professionals
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
Responding to the challenges of structural racism in performing arts institutions across the U.S. and Canada, Live Arts Centers of North America, a coalition of more than 50 of the largest performing arts centers in both countries, and the LACNA Foundation today announced the launch of the BIPOC Executive Leadership in the Arts Program.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
Responding to the challenges of structural racism in performing arts institutions across the U.S. and Canada, Live Arts Centers of North America, a coalition of more than 50 of the largest performing arts centers in both countries, and the LACNA Foundation today announced the launch of the BIPOC Executive Leadership in the Arts Program.
First U.S. Solo Exhibition of Poster Works by Jules Chéret to Premiere at Milwaukee Art Museum
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
This summer, the Milwaukee Art Museum will present Always New: The Posters of Jules Chéret, the first solo exhibition in the United States of works by 19th-century French lithographer Jules Chéret (1836-1932).
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
This summer, the Milwaukee Art Museum will present Always New: The Posters of Jules Chéret, the first solo exhibition in the United States of works by 19th-century French lithographer Jules Chéret (1836-1932).
Final Two Weeks to Catch THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Audiences young and old have been thoroughly entertained by First Stage's delightful and joyous musical THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a world premiere co-commission with Oregon Children's Theatre, now playing at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Audiences young and old have been thoroughly entertained by First Stage's delightful and joyous musical THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a world premiere co-commission with Oregon Children's Theatre, now playing at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
Milwaukee Rep Announces 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman have announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2022/23 Season with 13 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman have announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2022/23 Season with 13 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex.
BWW Previews: Crazy-Fun BUBBLE BOY is Fit to Burst at BOMBSHELL THEATRE CO.
by Kelsey Lawler - March 21, 2022
I spoke with Tim Albrechtson, Bombshell's Producing Director, about their upcoming production of Bubble Boy. He shared everything from why this musical is such a great fit for Bombshell Theatre Co. to the little things he hopes audiences notice and take away from this hilarious show.
by Kelsey Lawler - March 21, 2022
I spoke with Tim Albrechtson, Bombshell's Producing Director, about their upcoming production of Bubble Boy. He shared everything from why this musical is such a great fit for Bombshell Theatre Co. to the little things he hopes audiences notice and take away from this hilarious show.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team for HUNCHBACK
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the partial cast, creative team and a one-day sale for the Wisconsin premiere of Dennis DeYoung’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running May 20 through June 12, 2022. Performances take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the partial cast, creative team and a one-day sale for the Wisconsin premiere of Dennis DeYoung’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running May 20 through June 12, 2022. Performances take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.
First Stage's Award-Winning Young Company to Present MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2022
Next up for First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will be MACBETH, Shakespeare's darkest tragedy, infamously known as the cursed Scottish play.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2022
Next up for First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will be MACBETH, Shakespeare's darkest tragedy, infamously known as the cursed Scottish play.
BWW Review: The Milwaukee Rep's MY WAY Celebrates Sinatra & the Great American Songbook
by Kelsey Lawler - March 10, 2022
The cast does right by Old Blue Eyes, bringing a perfect blend of reverence, theatricality, and their own interpretations to the tunes of My Way. There isn’t a story to hang your hat on, rather the foursome seamlessly presents song after toe-tappin’, swoon-worthy song.
by Kelsey Lawler - March 10, 2022
The cast does right by Old Blue Eyes, bringing a perfect blend of reverence, theatricality, and their own interpretations to the tunes of My Way. There isn’t a story to hang your hat on, rather the foursome seamlessly presents song after toe-tappin’, swoon-worthy song.
Cast Announced For TITANIC THE MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for 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 April 5 – May 15, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for 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 April 5 – May 15, 2022.
Milwaukee Performing Arts Organizations Update COVID-19 Safety Requirements
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
In alignment with new local and national guidance from the Milwaukee Health Department and the CDC, many of Milwaukee’s performing arts organizations will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations or proof of negative test within 72 hours of events for all audience members attending performances beginning on March 14, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2022
In alignment with new local and national guidance from the Milwaukee Health Department and the CDC, many of Milwaukee’s performing arts organizations will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations or proof of negative test within 72 hours of events for all audience members attending performances beginning on March 14, 2022.
Next Narrative Monologue Competition Announced at Milwaukee Rep, March 14
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2022
Milwaukee Rep hosts The Next Narrative Monologue Competition (formerly the August Wilson Monologue Competition) a new, national program for high school students featuring the work of contemporary Black playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2022
Milwaukee Rep hosts The Next Narrative Monologue Competition (formerly the August Wilson Monologue Competition) a new, national program for high school students featuring the work of contemporary Black playwrights.
Photos: First Look At MY WAY At Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
Milwaukee Rep presents My Way, a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra in the Stackner Cabaret March 4 - May 1, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
Milwaukee Rep presents My Way, a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra in the Stackner Cabaret March 4 - May 1, 2022.
Mary John, Founder of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Passes Away at 96
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced of the passing of its founder Mary John (1925-2022). Born in Green Bay, WI Mary forged a plan to create a professional theater for the city of Milwaukee and established Drama Inc, now Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in 1954.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced of the passing of its founder Mary John (1925-2022). Born in Green Bay, WI Mary forged a plan to create a professional theater for the city of Milwaukee and established Drama Inc, now Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in 1954.
Photos: First Stage's Production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2022
First Stage is set to stage its mainstage production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a world premiere co-commission with Oregon Children’s Theatre, which originally premiered in March of 2020. The production features clever, original music from classic rock to dance pop as well as fantastical costumes, sets and puppets that will entertain the entire family. Based on the bestselling book by Drew Daywalt with illustrations by Adam Rex, First Stage Resident Playwright John Maclay wrote the book and lyrics and Eric Nordin wrote the music and lyrics.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2022
First Stage is set to stage its mainstage production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a world premiere co-commission with Oregon Children’s Theatre, which originally premiered in March of 2020. The production features clever, original music from classic rock to dance pop as well as fantastical costumes, sets and puppets that will entertain the entire family. Based on the bestselling book by Drew Daywalt with illustrations by Adam Rex, First Stage Resident Playwright John Maclay wrote the book and lyrics and Eric Nordin wrote the music and lyrics.
Plymouth Arts Center to Present A WEE BIT IRISH
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “A Wee Bit Irish” a live musical concert featuring the group Celtic Folk and their special guests, The Harp Twins March 12 & 13 & 17-20, 2022. Celebrate the “Wee Bit of Irish” in you with traditional and contemporary Irish tunes to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Celtic Folk is made up with the following vocalists and musicians: Tom Clegg, Julie Henze, Neil Horneck, Kerrylynn Kraemer, Vincent Reysen, Carson Schwartz, Roy Schwab, Rachel Stoyke, and Ramona Tritz. The Harp Twins are Camille and Kennerly Kitt.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “A Wee Bit Irish” a live musical concert featuring the group Celtic Folk and their special guests, The Harp Twins March 12 & 13 & 17-20, 2022. Celebrate the “Wee Bit of Irish” in you with traditional and contemporary Irish tunes to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Celtic Folk is made up with the following vocalists and musicians: Tom Clegg, Julie Henze, Neil Horneck, Kerrylynn Kraemer, Vincent Reysen, Carson Schwartz, Roy Schwab, Rachel Stoyke, and Ramona Tritz. The Harp Twins are Camille and Kennerly Kitt.
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