Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn and Shawn Clovin Announce TOGETHER IN CONCERT Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2021
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will host 'An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin - Together In Concert' on November 3, 2021 at 7:30pm in Uihlein Hall.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2021
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will host 'An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin - Together In Concert' on November 3, 2021 at 7:30pm in Uihlein Hall.
SOUNDSTAGE MKE Audio Play Walking Tour Now Live at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
Milwaukee Rep will present SoundStage MKE an audio play walking tour set against the backdrop of Milwaukee’s Downtown. Milwaukee native and Indigenous playwright Marisa Carr (Reconciliations), writer Deanie Vallone, sound designer and composer Andre Pluess and director May Adrales take listeners on an aural journey through the streets of the city.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
Milwaukee Rep will present SoundStage MKE an audio play walking tour set against the backdrop of Milwaukee’s Downtown. Milwaukee native and Indigenous playwright Marisa Carr (Reconciliations), writer Deanie Vallone, sound designer and composer Andre Pluess and director May Adrales take listeners on an aural journey through the streets of the city.
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2021
Renaissance Theaterworks has announced their 2021-2022 season, the first full season at the 255 S Water Street Theatre, with the plays originally lined up for their 2020-2021 season: THE CAKE, by Bekah Brunstetter; ACTUALLY, by Anna Ziegler, and MUTHALAND, written and performed by Minita Gandhi.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2021
Renaissance Theaterworks has announced their 2021-2022 season, the first full season at the 255 S Water Street Theatre, with the plays originally lined up for their 2020-2021 season: THE CAKE, by Bekah Brunstetter; ACTUALLY, by Anna Ziegler, and MUTHALAND, written and performed by Minita Gandhi.
HAMLET Will Be Performed By Door Shakespeare This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
Door Shakespeare has announced their summer production: Hamlet by William Shakespeare, adapted by Guy Roberts, Artistic Director of the Prague Shakespeare Company.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
Door Shakespeare has announced their summer production: Hamlet by William Shakespeare, adapted by Guy Roberts, Artistic Director of the Prague Shakespeare Company.
Grand Theater Announces 2021 Season; WAITRESS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, BEAUTIFUL, and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
After more than a year with empty theater seats, live performances are returning to The Grand Theater! The Grand announced its 2021/22 Season, which features performances audiences have been waiting for for over a year in addition to several new shows!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
After more than a year with empty theater seats, live performances are returning to The Grand Theater! The Grand announced its 2021/22 Season, which features performances audiences have been waiting for for over a year in addition to several new shows!
FORGOTTEN VOICES - UNEARTHING THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC to be Presented by Skylight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
In celebration of the contribution of Black artists, Skylight Music Theatre presents Forgotten Voices — Unearthing the Roots of American Music, June 19 – July 18, 2021. The show honors the often-unknown artists whose work deeply influenced others who gained far more notoriety.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
In celebration of the contribution of Black artists, Skylight Music Theatre presents Forgotten Voices — Unearthing the Roots of American Music, June 19 – July 18, 2021. The show honors the often-unknown artists whose work deeply influenced others who gained far more notoriety.
Milwaukee's First Stage Reveals Year in Review
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
First Stage demonstrated resiliency and creativity during the 2020/21 season, the year everything changed and turned upside down. Like arts and cultural groups across the country, First Stage had to stop live in-person performances and look for new ways to engage audiences, students and families.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
First Stage demonstrated resiliency and creativity during the 2020/21 season, the year everything changed and turned upside down. Like arts and cultural groups across the country, First Stage had to stop live in-person performances and look for new ways to engage audiences, students and families.
UNCAGED: The Untold Stories from the Cast of Tiger King Announced at Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will host 'Uncaged: The Untold Stories from the Cast of Tiger King' on October 1, 2021 at 8pm in Uihlein Hall.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will host 'Uncaged: The Untold Stories from the Cast of Tiger King' on October 1, 2021 at 8pm in Uihlein Hall.
Milwaukee Rep Presents Summer Concert Series And SoundStageMKE
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Milwaukee Rep will present several options to enjoy unique theater experiences and live entertainment safely outdoors including three Summer Concerts and SoundStage MKE, an audio play walking tour.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Milwaukee Rep will present several options to enjoy unique theater experiences and live entertainment safely outdoors including three Summer Concerts and SoundStage MKE, an audio play walking tour.
LunART Mobilizes Middleton Students Through Art-Based Activism
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
LunART, Inc. and the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District have announced a “pop-up” art exhibit on Friday, May 21, 5-7pm, featuring artwork and writing by 5th grade students. The in-person event is open to the public, and will take place at Fireman's Park Pavilion.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
LunART, Inc. and the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District have announced a “pop-up” art exhibit on Friday, May 21, 5-7pm, featuring artwork and writing by 5th grade students. The in-person event is open to the public, and will take place at Fireman's Park Pavilion.
Renaissance Theaterworks Returns To Live, In-Person Theater With THE BEST OF BR!NK BR!EFS
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021
As the final production of their 2020-21 season, Renaissance Theaterworks will present THE BEST OF BR!NK BR!EFS, a collection of five, fully-staged short plays written by women playwrights from the Midwest.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021
As the final production of their 2020-21 season, Renaissance Theaterworks will present THE BEST OF BR!NK BR!EFS, a collection of five, fully-staged short plays written by women playwrights from the Midwest.
Milwaukee Rep's Tammy Belton-Davis Receives Governor's Tourism Award for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021
Milwaukee Rep’s new ED&I strategic plan REP Forward and Chief Diversity Officer Tammy Belton-Davis received the inaugural Governor’s Tourism Award for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion. The award recognizes demonstrated leadership in raising awareness, or facilitating change, to build a more inclusive and welcoming environment for visitors to Wisconsin.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021
Milwaukee Rep’s new ED&I strategic plan REP Forward and Chief Diversity Officer Tammy Belton-Davis received the inaugural Governor’s Tourism Award for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion. The award recognizes demonstrated leadership in raising awareness, or facilitating change, to build a more inclusive and welcoming environment for visitors to Wisconsin.
BWW Review: 5 Reasons to Mask Up & See FIRST LADY OF SONG
by Kelsey Lawler - May 07, 2021
A scintillating, scatting, sensational return to live theater -- who could ask for anything more? The Milwaukee Rep delivers a heaping portion of the good stuff in the triumphant 'First Lady of Song,' a concert salute to America’s favorite jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald.
by Kelsey Lawler - May 07, 2021
A scintillating, scatting, sensational return to live theater -- who could ask for anything more? The Milwaukee Rep delivers a heaping portion of the good stuff in the triumphant 'First Lady of Song,' a concert salute to America’s favorite jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald.
August Wilson Monologue Competition Awards Milwaukee Student Yexuanj Rivera Melendez
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
Milwaukee Rep finalist Yexuanj Rivera Melendez, from Milwaukee High School of the Arts, finished in the top six in the National August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC) winning a $500 scholarship.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
Milwaukee Rep finalist Yexuanj Rivera Melendez, from Milwaukee High School of the Arts, finished in the top six in the National August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC) winning a $500 scholarship.
Sunset Playhouse to Reopen its Doors With KERRY SINGS CARLY & KAREN
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
SUNSET PLAYHOUSE will re-open its doors for the first time since March 2020 with a special concert featuring KERRY HART BIENEMAN. The program, which pays tribute to superstars CARLY SIMON and KAREN CARPENTER, will be presented on May 22 and 23, 2021 in the Furlan Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
SUNSET PLAYHOUSE will re-open its doors for the first time since March 2020 with a special concert featuring KERRY HART BIENEMAN. The program, which pays tribute to superstars CARLY SIMON and KAREN CARPENTER, will be presented on May 22 and 23, 2021 in the Furlan Auditorium.
Milwaukee Rep Celebrates AAPI Month With Special Virtual Programming
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2021
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Milwaukee Repertory Theater is offering several virtual opportunities to hear from AAPI artists and leaders with Making the Invisible Visible: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Culture, Art & Activism.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2021
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Milwaukee Repertory Theater is offering several virtual opportunities to hear from AAPI artists and leaders with Making the Invisible Visible: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Culture, Art & Activism.
Marcus Center Debuts Newly Renovated Uihlein Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2021
After more than a year without live performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marcus Performing Arts Center is eager to bring back patrons to a newly renovated Uihlein Hall.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2021
After more than a year without live performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marcus Performing Arts Center is eager to bring back patrons to a newly renovated Uihlein Hall.
WATCH: Milwaukee Rep Rolls out Vaccine Music Videos in Support of Community Health
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Milwaukee Rep is presenting four original music videos to support vaccination efforts in Milwaukee and beyond. Together with community partner Kiran Vedula, the videos are part of Milwaukee Rep’s Community Engagement Neighborhood programming to encourage the community to seek more information about COVID-19 vaccines.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Milwaukee Rep is presenting four original music videos to support vaccination efforts in Milwaukee and beyond. Together with community partner Kiran Vedula, the videos are part of Milwaukee Rep’s Community Engagement Neighborhood programming to encourage the community to seek more information about COVID-19 vaccines.
UNMUTED Up Next as Part of AMPLIFY - First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Play Series
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The second offering in First Stage's new Amplify - BIPOC Virtual Short Plays Series will be UNMUTED, a lively new musical by First Stage Playwright in Residence Alvaro Saar Rios, with Music and Lyrics by composer Deborah Wicks La Puma and directed by Anna Skidis Vargas, Producing Artistic Director for Theatre Nuevo in St. Louis.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The second offering in First Stage's new Amplify - BIPOC Virtual Short Plays Series will be UNMUTED, a lively new musical by First Stage Playwright in Residence Alvaro Saar Rios, with Music and Lyrics by composer Deborah Wicks La Puma and directed by Anna Skidis Vargas, Producing Artistic Director for Theatre Nuevo in St. Louis.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces DON'T RÁNA ON MY PARADE
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
Skylight Music Theatre announced Don't Rána on My Parade, a spring fundraiser in the park on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 6 p.m. hosted by longtime Skylight favorite Rána Roman.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
Skylight Music Theatre announced Don't Rána on My Parade, a spring fundraiser in the park on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 6 p.m. hosted by longtime Skylight favorite Rána Roman.
Skylight Music Theatre Presents KIDSWRITES 2020-21: Time Capsule
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
For 21 years, Skylight Music Theatre teaching artists have led writing workshops for students in grades 3-8, inspiring them to create lyrics and dialogue based on a theme in a program called KidsWrites.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
For 21 years, Skylight Music Theatre teaching artists have led writing workshops for students in grades 3-8, inspiring them to create lyrics and dialogue based on a theme in a program called KidsWrites.
NEAT Extends Streaming From Renaissance Theaterworks
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
Increasing demand has prompted Renaissance Theaterworks to extend the streaming of Charlayne Woodard's NEAT.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
Increasing demand has prompted Renaissance Theaterworks to extend the streaming of Charlayne Woodard's NEAT.
COPPER HORNS IN WATER to Kick Off AMPLIFY- First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Play Series
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
First Stage will kick off its inaugural Amplify – BIPOC Virtual Short Plays Series with COPPER HORNS IN WATER by Ty Defoe. Based on Anishinaabe storytelling traditions, this is a story about North, a curious underwater creature who is unsure they are ready for their Copper Horns.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
First Stage will kick off its inaugural Amplify – BIPOC Virtual Short Plays Series with COPPER HORNS IN WATER by Ty Defoe. Based on Anishinaabe storytelling traditions, this is a story about North, a curious underwater creature who is unsure they are ready for their Copper Horns.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2021/22 Season Featuring Two World Premieres by Dael Orlandersmith & More
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2021
Audiences will be welcomed back to Milwaukee Rep for the 2021/22 Season with 12 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex. To ensure vaccines have time to be fully distributed and work to their optimal level, the start of the 2021/22 Season will start October 29, 2021 and run through July 1, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2021
Audiences will be welcomed back to Milwaukee Rep for the 2021/22 Season with 12 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex. To ensure vaccines have time to be fully distributed and work to their optimal level, the start of the 2021/22 Season will start October 29, 2021 and run through July 1, 2022.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Artistic Director Brent Hazelton Helms An All-New Take On UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2021
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's (MCT) Virtually Re-Imagined Season continues with an all-new take on UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger. The production, specifically designed for virtual distribution, premieres on April 9th at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2021
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's (MCT) Virtually Re-Imagined Season continues with an all-new take on UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger. The production, specifically designed for virtual distribution, premieres on April 9th at 7:30pm.
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Frida…A Self Portrait
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (4/3 - 5/17) | |
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All Shook Up, Jr.
Sunset Playhouse (5/11 - 5/12) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Pabst Theater (11/25 - 12/24) | |
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George & Gracie: A Love Story
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (5/1 - 6/14) | |
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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (3/6 - 4/26) | |
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The Girl on the Train
Racine Theatre Guild (2/27 - 3/15) | |
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Sense & Sensibility
Lake Country Playhouse & Academy (2/19 - 3/1) | |
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