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BWW Review: Skylight's THE FULL MONTY is a Cheeky Delight
by Kelsey Lawler - October 05, 2021
It takes big-time guts to bare your butt cheeks on stage, and these guys bare more than that. The good vibes -- and a good laugh -- are just the palette cleanse we all need after the year-and-a-half we’ve had.
Stephanie J. Block to Headline SKYLIGHT NIGHT 2021
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Stephanie J. Block, Tony Award Winner and Broadway sensation, will headline Skylight Night 2021, an annual fundraiser supporting Skylight Music Theatre on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Skylight is Milwaukee’s professional Equity music theatre company entering its 62nd season.
HAMILTON Announces #HAM4HAM Lottery for Milwaukee Tour Stop
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
Find out how to enter the digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets which will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance (October 13) in Milwaukee at Marcus Performing Arts Center. 
Casting For A CHRISTMAS CAROL And Fall Sale Announced At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Milwaukee Rep has announced casting for the return of Milwaukee's favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. 
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Expands Staff Adding Two New Positions
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
This September, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre added two new, permanent staff positions to the organization in preparation for the 2021-2022 in-person season. 
Door Shakespeare Reading Series Presents I HATE HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
Door Shakespeare Producing Artistic Director Michael Stebbins and Managing Director Amy Ensign announces the Autumn Door Shakespeare Reading Series offering: I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick. I Hate Hamlet will be presented on Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m. at the Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.
First Stage's Amplify - BIPOC Short Play Series Continues This Fall With STEP KIDS
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2021
The second play in First Stage's fall 2021 Amplify -BIPOC Short Play Series will be STEP KIDS, a new one-act musical by Tyrone L. Robinson and Postell Pringle with orchestrations by Wilkie Ferguson and drums by Deonte Malique Ellis.
Optimist Theatre Announces Retirement of Founding Artistic Director Ron Scot Fry
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2021
Optimist Theatre has announced the retirement of Ron Scot Fry, its Founding Artistic Director. Fry set the vision and mission of Optimist Theatre, from its founding as Midwest Children’s Theatre in 1993, through its evolution to producer of Shakespeare in the Park in 2010 to the post-pandemic return to live theater.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Sabrosa Café and Gallery To Run Broadway Theatre Center's Skylight Bar & Bistro
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Skylight Music Theatre today announced that Sabrosa Café & Gallery has been selected to operate the Skylight Bar & Bistro located on the 2nd floor of the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Casting Announcement For Milwaukee Rep Season Openers
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2021
Milwaukee Rep has announced the complete cast and creative teams for the 2021/22 Season openers Dad's Season Tickets in the Stackner Cabaret and Steel Magnolias in the Quadracci Powerhouse. 
First Stage Announces A Return to Live Performances in 2021/22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2021
First Stage is announce its safe and triumphant return to live theater performances in the 2021/22 season. 
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces A Return To Live Performances for 2021/22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2021
First Stage has announced its safe and triumphant return to live theater performances in the 2021/22 season. First Stage has announced the full 35th season kicking off in November at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater with the perennial and beloved holiday favorite, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS.
Skylight Music Theatre's BEING EARNEST Will Launch On Streaming Musicals
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
Skylight Music Theatre today announced that Skylight's first virtual, full-length musical, Being Earnest by Paul Gordon and Jay Gruska, will be featured on the international platform Streaming Musicals. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre.
MAKIN' CAKE By Dasha Kelly Hamilton Comes to Milwaukee Rep Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
Milwaukee Rep will host author, Poet Laureate and creative change agent Dasha Kelly Hamilton as she launces her national tour of Makin' Cake, a performance piece where she cuts into a cake, revealing what its history and ingredients can teach us about race, class and equity in America. 
15 High Schoolers Accepted Into Milwaukee Rep's PTI Program For The 2021/22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Milwaukee Rep has announced the continuation of the Professional Training Institute (PTI), an advanced actor training program for students in 9-12 grade.  The class of 2021/22 will consist of 15 students from 10 different high schools.
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for THE FULL MONTY
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2021
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for the 2021-22 season opener, The Full Monty, running September 24 – October 17, 2021. Performances will take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre company.
HOW TO ACTUALLY GRADUATE IN A VIRTUAL WORLD Kicks Off First Stage's Fall Amplify Series
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
The second season of Amplify - First Stage's BIPOC Short Play Series begins today with the world premiere production of HOW TO ACTUALLY GRADUATE IN A VIRTUAL WORLD by award-winning playwright/actor Nikkole Salter and a collaboration with Milwaukee Black Theater Festival's Youth Night.
Milwaukee Performing Arts Organizations Require Proof of Vaccination of Negative COVID-19 Test
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
Milwaukee's performing arts organizations will require COVID-19 vaccinations or proof of negative test within 72 hours of events for all audience members 12 and up attending indoor performances beginning in September.
Nominate Your Favorite Salon For The STEEL MAGNOLIAS Team Truvy Award
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Milwaukee Rep has announced the Steel Magnolias Team Truvy Awards, a campaign to highlight and uplift local beauty salons that are making a difference in the community.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents A Free Day of Theater, October 2
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2021
Milwaukee Rep presents the first of its kind Free Day of Theater on Saturday, October 2, 2021 with 10 events at the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex. 
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Opens Season In New Hall With The World Premiere Of Eric Nathan's OPENING
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2021
On Friday, October 1, 2021 at 7:30pm, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra opens their 2021-2022 season with A Grand Opening, a program that begins with the world premiere of American composer Eric Nathan's Opening.
Door Shakespeare Announces New Board Chair And Two New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2021
Door Shakespeare has announced the appointment of Judy Drew as chair of its board of directors, and the election of two new board members, Martha Scully Beller and Dr. Eric Ohlrogge.  
Lake Country Playhouse Closes Summer Playlab Series With Two New Titles
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2021
The Taming by Lauren Gunderson will bring another all-female 'power play' to the LCP stage with a beauty pageant contestant with political aspirations. The triple-award-winning God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza brings laugh-out-loud comedy sparked when parents meet to reconcile a playground incident between their children. Both projects showcase some of the best local talent in the Lake Country area.

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