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Dennis DeYoung, Legendary Voice of STYX, Talks His Musical HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME an

Dennis DeYoung, Legendary Voice of STYX, Talks His Musical HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and Composing for Musical Theatre

by Kevin Pollack — June 2, 2022
Dennis DeYoung is a singer-songwriter, musician and producer.
Registration Now Open For Summer Theater Academy At Milwaukee's First Stage

Registration Now Open For Summer Theater Academy At Milwaukee's First Stage

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2022
First Stage Theater Academy is offering its Summer Academy programs in-person this summer with classes beginning Monday, June 13, 2022.
Audiences Share the Spotlight at BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER SideNotes Cabaret at Sunset Pla

Audiences Share the Spotlight at BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER SideNotes Cabaret at Sunset Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2022
Versatile singer/pianist CAROLYN WEHNER will lead audiences through a selection of unforgettable hits from classic and contemporary Broadway shows in a cabaret titled BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER SINGALONG, JUNE 8 - 12, 2022 in the SIDENOTES CABARET.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces SKYLIGHT IN THE PARK WITH SONDHEIM

Skylight Music Theatre Announces SKYLIGHT IN THE PARK WITH SONDHEIM

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre announced Skylight in the Park with Sondheim, a summer fundraiser in the park on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 6 p.
Marcella Kearns Announces Career Transition From Milwaukee Chamber Theatre To Forwar

Marcella Kearns Announces Career Transition From Milwaukee Chamber Theatre To Forward Theater In Madison

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Associate Artistic Director, Marcella Kearns, has announced that she will step down following the 2021-2022 Season after 10 years of service.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER To Be Presented At The Historic Malt House The

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER To Be Presented At The Historic Malt House Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2022
The Malt House Theatre, Home of The Haylofters has announced its upcoming production of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, Book and Lyrics by Robert L.
POTTED POTTER Comes to MPAC's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall Next Month

POTTED POTTER Comes to MPAC's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall Next Month

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center, Starvox Entertainment and Potted Productions announced that, after several successful North American tours and over 400 performances at Bally's in Las Vegas, London's West End hit Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff will play in
BWW Review: Epic HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Stuns with Song at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

BWW Review: Epic HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Stuns with Song at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

by Kelsey Lawler — May 24, 2022
This HUNCHBACK is staggering, extraordinary, and masterfully staged.
Matt Daniels to Star as Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Matt Daniels to Star as Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2022
Milwaukee Rep has announced that beloved Milwaukeean Matt Daniels will perform the role of Scrooge in the 2022 production of A Christmas Carol in the historic Pabst Theater November 29 – Decemebr 24, 2022.
Cancelled TITANIC to be Remounted in Fall 2022 at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Cancelled TITANIC to be Remounted in Fall 2022 at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2022
Last week Milwaukee Repertory Theater had to cancel two weeks of nearly sold out performances of Titanic The Musical due to breakthrough cases of COVID-19.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Summer Education Programs for Young Theatre Artists

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Summer Education Programs for Young Theatre Artists

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2022
Skylight Music Theatre announced three summer youth education programs for those in elementary school (grades 3-6) and high school (grades 9-12) interested in musical theatre performance, creative writing and technical theatre.
World Premiere of ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! & More Announced for First Stage

World Premiere of ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! & More Announced for First Stage 2022/23 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2022
First Stage has announced their 2022/23 season.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Cancels Remainder Of TITANIC THE MUSICAL Run Due to Cast

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Cancels Remainder Of TITANIC THE MUSICAL Run Due to Cast Covid-19 Cases

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s production of Titanic The Musical scheduled through May 14, 2022 in the Quadracci Powerhouse have been cancelled due to breakthrough cases of COVID-19 amongst the cast.
Alexandria Woods Wins Third Place at True Colors Next Narrative Monologue Competition

Alexandria Woods Wins Third Place at True Colors Next Narrative Monologue Competition In New York City

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2022
Milwaukee Rep is has sent its congratulations to Alexandria Woods on winning third place in the inaugural True Colors Next Narrative™ Monologue Competition (NNMC) in New York City on May 2, 2022.
BWW Review: GET HAPPY is a Triumphant Tribute to Judy Garland at the MILWAUKEE REP

BWW Review: GET HAPPY is a Triumphant Tribute to Judy Garland at the MILWAUKEE REP

by Kelsey Lawler — May 10, 2022
Close your eyes, and you might think Judy Garland is in the room.
Photos: First Look at Angela Ingersoll in GET HAPPY at Stackner Center

Photos: First Look at Angela Ingersoll in GET HAPPY at Stackner Center

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2022
Milwaukee Rep will present an Artists Lounge Live Production of Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland in the Stackner Cabaret May 5 - July 1, 2022.
BWW Review: True Story of THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL Will Inspire All Ages at FIRST ST

BWW Review: True Story of THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL Will Inspire All Ages at FIRST STAGE

by Kelsey Lawler — May 9, 2022
Now playing at First Stage, The Amazing Lemonade Girl is based on the true story of Alexandra Flynn Scott, the young girl who started a childhood cancer movement by literally turning lemons into lemonade.
Photos: Sneak Peek at First Stage's LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET

Photos: Sneak Peek at First Stage's LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2022
Along the way, CJ wonders why  they don’t own a car, or headphones or an iPad like his friends.
Bestselling Children's Book THE LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET Will Come To Life In First

Bestselling Children's Book THE LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET Will Come To Life In First Stage Production

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2022
The final First Stage production of the 2021/22 season will be THE LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET, a play adapted by Gloria Bond Clunie from the Newbery Medal-winning children's book by Matt de la Peña, with Illustrations by Christian Robinson.
Milwaukee Rep Welcomes Jermaine Murry as New Chief Diversity Officer

Milwaukee Rep Welcomes Jermaine Murry as New Chief Diversity Officer

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2022
Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman are welcoming Jermaine Murry to Milwaukee Repertory Theater as Chief Diversity Officer focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) strategies, engagement and communications.
Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory

Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2022
 Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse, May 31 – July 1, 2022.
Photos: In Rehearsal for THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL World Premiere at First Stage

Photos: In Rehearsal for THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL World Premiere at First Stage

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2022
First Stage presents 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, with costume d
BWW Preview: LITTLE WOMEN Musical Prepares to Charm Southeast Wisconsin at Forte Thea

BWW Preview: LITTLE WOMEN Musical Prepares to Charm Southeast Wisconsin at Forte Theatre Company

by Kelsey Lawler — April 21, 2022
The beloved story of Little Women became a Broadway musical in 2005.
Milwaukee Rep to Present GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND

Milwaukee Rep to Present GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND

by BWW News Desk — April 19, 2022
 Milwaukee Rep will present an Artists Lounge Live Production of Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland in the Stackner Cabaret May 5 – July 1, 2022.
First Stage Young Company to Present 12th Annual Bard-O-Thon

First Stage Young Company to Present 12th Annual Bard-O-Thon

by BWW News Desk — April 19, 2022
In celebration of Shakespeare's birthday, the First Stage Theater Academy will present its 12thAnnual Bard-O-Thon Showcase, challenging Young Company members to stretch their artistic endurance as they perform as many memorized Shakespearean monologues in a row as possible throughout the day.

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