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Optimist Theatre Announces 2022 Shakespeare In The Park Touring Production

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.
Upcoming Lineup Of Broadway Shows Announced At Marcus Performing Arts Center

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.
Plymouth Arts Center Announces Spring Art Exhibition, Beginning April 1

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.
BWW Review: NEW AGE Takes a Hopeful Look at Aging at the MILWAUKEE REP

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.
First Stage's Young Company to Stage MACBETH

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.
Plymouth Arts Center Announces 19th Annual Spring Concert MUSICAL POTPOURRI

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.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces 17th Annual BASH Featuring Megan Hilty

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.
North American Performing Arts Centers Announce New Program To Accelerate Leadership

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.
First U.S. Solo Exhibition of Poster Works by Jules Chéret to Premiere at Milwaukee

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).
Final Two Weeks to Catch THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

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.
Milwaukee Rep Announces 2022/23 Season

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.
BWW Previews: Crazy-Fun BUBBLE BOY is Fit to Burst at BOMBSHELL THEATRE CO.

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.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team for HUNCHBACK

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.
First Stage's Award-Winning Young Company to Present MACBETH

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.
BWW Review: The Milwaukee Rep's MY WAY Celebrates Sinatra & the Great American Songbo

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.
Cast Announced For TITANIC THE MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep

Cast Announced For TITANIC THE MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 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

Milwaukee Performing Arts Organizations Update COVID-19 Safety Requirements

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 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 beg
Next Narrative Monologue Competition Announced at Milwaukee Rep, March 14

Next Narrative Monologue Competition Announced at Milwaukee Rep, March 14

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 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

Photos: First Look At MY WAY At Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 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

Mary John, Founder of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Passes Away at 96

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced of the passing of its founder Mary John (1925-2022).
Photos: First Stage's Production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS Opens Today

Photos: First Stage's Production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS Opens Today

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 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.
Plymouth Arts Center to Present A WEE BIT IRISH

Plymouth Arts Center to Present A WEE BIT IRISH

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 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.
Trinity Irish Dance Company Returns To Uihlein Hall After Nearly 20 Years

Trinity Irish Dance Company Returns To Uihlein Hall After Nearly 20 Years

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2022
Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) is bringing its renowned legacy and awe-inspiring precision to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts for a one-night-only performance on March 26, 2022.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents INDECENT By Paula Vogel 

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents INDECENT By Paula Vogel 

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced full casting and production details for INDECENT by Paula Vogel directed by MCT's Artistic Director Brent Hazelton.
Renaissance Theaterworks to Stage ACTUALLY

Renaissance Theaterworks to Stage ACTUALLY

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2022
Renaissance Theaterworks: Theater by Women for Everyone is set to stage Actually by Anna Ziegler.

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