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Unions Clear Reopening of Milwaukee Repertory Theater for JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2020
Milwaukee Rep has successfully collaborated with Actors' Equity Association, the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees, United Scenic Artists and Stage Directors & Choreographers Society to develop safety protocols that will enable live performances to begin again on December 1, 2020 for Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.
Jim Brickman Brings COMFORT & JOY AT HOME LIVE! to Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
Grammy Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the 'Comfort & Joy at Home 2020' Virtual Tour.
World Premiere THE QUEST FOR SOLOMON'S TREASURE Opens First Stage's 2020/21 Virtual Season Of Plays
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
irst Stage begins its 2020/21 Virtual Season of Plays with THE QUEST FOR SOLOMON'S TREASURE, an exciting new historical adventure web series that will stream exclusively for First Stage audiences.
Milwaukee's First Stage Opens Virtual World Premiere THE QUEST FOR SOLOMON'S TREASURE
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
First Stage begins its 2020/21 Virtual Season of Plays with THE QUEST FOR SOLOMON'S TREASURE, an exciting new historical adventure web series that will stream exclusively for First Stage audiences.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces New HOPE Fund Special Relief Initiative
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, announced at their annual ImpACT event a new special relief initiative called the HOPE Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help First Stage endure the financial effects related to COVID-19 during the 2020/21 season.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Presents WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2020
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse department of theatre will present a?oeWar of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcasta?? this October.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Early Career Professional Internship Program
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Skylight Music Theatre today announced a new Early Career Professional Internship Program (ECP). Skylight is Milwaukee's professional music theatre company located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Marcus Performing Arts Center to Stream JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Marcus Performing Arts Center invites its patrons to join in a nationwide watch, in collaboration with over 60 of the nation's arts and cultural institutions, of the riveting new documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, which looks at the impact of Lewis's life and work.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents REPlay Series Featuring Jon Rua and More From WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is introducing the new REPlay series, a live online discussion with Artistic Director Mark Clements about his favorite productions over the last ten years. Each discussion will feature actors and creative team members that brought the shows to life onstage.
First Stage Offers Virtual New Play Reading APOLLO AND THE TRIALS OF HERCULES
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
APOLLO AND THE TRIALS OF HERCULES is a new play by First Stage Resident Playwright John Maclay and Joe Foust. This reading is directed by First Stage alumni Elyse Edelman and Hal Sansone. Audiences can stream this new play reading anytime between September 11 a?" 13 for no cost on First Stage's YouTube channel, and then participate in a live online discussion with the writers and directors on Sunday, September 13 at 7 pm, also on YouTube. Audiences must register for the live online discussion at www.firststage.org/foundry to receive the unique YouTube link. 
Milwaukee's First Stage Offers Virtual New Play Reading of APOLLO AND THE TRIALS OF HERCULES
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
APOLLO AND THE TRIALS OF HERCULES is a new play by First Stage Resident Playwright John Maclay and Joe Foust. This reading is directed by First Stage alumni Elyse Edelman and Hal Sansone. Audiences can stream this new play reading anytime between September 11 - 13 for no cost on First Stage's YouTube channel.
Registration For First Stage Fall Theater Academy 2020 Is Now Open
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
First Stage Theater Academy, the nation's leading high-impact theater training program for young people, is offering both virtual and limited in-person classes at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center for its Fall Academy programs with classes beginning Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Hosts 20/20 Vision For Milwaukee Arts With MKE Black Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2020
In partnership with the first annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, Milwaukee Rep will host the 20/20 Vision for Milwaukee Arts, a one-day virtual conference on September 9, 2020 from 1-4pm CT.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Revised 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2020
 Skylight Music Theatre today unveiled their revised 2020-21 season, with a new line-up of outstanding music theatre addressing the realities of presenting live performances in the time of Covid-19. Skylight is Milwaukeea??s professional music theatre company and located at 158 N. Broadway in Milwaukeea??s Historic Third Ward.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Curtain Call Ball Goes Virtual to Aid the Rep Rising Emergency Fund
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
Milwaukee Rep has announced the first-ever virtual Curtain Call Ball on Friday, October 16 at 7pm CST. The online gathering will raise critical funds to help sustain the theater as a part of the Rep Rising Emergency Fund, celebrate Artistic Director Mark Clements' 10th Anniversary and uplift the community Milwaukee Rep serves.
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Announces 2021 Virtual Season
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) today announced that it will perform a virtual season exclusively for subscribers beginning in January 2021.
First Stage Announces Virtual Performances Series for its 2020/21 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, has announced Through Our Lens - A First Stage Virtual Performance Series which will offer streaming plays, short-form episodic performances, new play readings and other signature theater events shared exclusively online.
Milwaukee Rep Announces Changes to Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Due to the increasingly complex challenges of COVID-19, Milwaukee Rep will move the previously announced 2020/21 Season in its entirety to 2021/22. In its place will be the 2020/21 Season Reset starting with a one-actor version of A Christmas Carol in the Quadracci Powerhouse featuring Lee E. Ernst in December.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces SATURDAY IN THE PARK WITH ANDREW - SKYLIGHT NIGHT 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
Skylight Music Theatre announced today Saturday in the Park with Andrew- Skylight Night 2020 to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 6 p.m. (CDT) to benefit Skylight Music Theatre.
Milwaukee Ballet Cancels CINDERELLA and THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
Milawukee Ballet has announced the cancellation of its upcoming productions of Cinderella and The Nutcracker, due to the health crisis.
Renaissance Theaterworks Presents The Seventh Annual BR!NK NEW PLAY FESTIVAL - Virtual Edition
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee's only professional theater company dedicated to promoting the work of women onstage and off, presents the Br!NK Award annually to two Midwestern women playwrights to help them develop and advance their work.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces 'MKE MaKEs', a New Musical Works Series
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Michael Unger, Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director, announced 'MKE MaKEs' - a series to develop and present world premiere music theatre works. The program will encompass a wide range of new musical works from never-before-produced readings to fully produced world premieres.
VIDEO: Omalolu Fiki Performs '_____ told me' for Milwaukee Rep's OUR HOME TO YOUR HOME Series
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
In the latest installment of the Our Home to Your Home series, Omalolu Fiki performs the original piece '_____ told me'.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces FROM SKYLIGHT WITH LOVE: A CONCERT FOR UNITY
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Michael Unger announced today the upcoming concert From Skylight with Love: A Concert for Unity to open the first-annual Milwaukee Black Theatre Festival. The virtual production is free and available for streaming beginning Sunday, August 23 at 7 p.m. (CDT) through September 12, 2020.
VIDEO: Masi Asare Sings 'New Dreams Are Coming' for Milwaukee Rep's OUR HOME TO YOUR HOME Series
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
While the stages remain dark during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Milwaukee Rep is rallying its creative resources to bring the world-class theater audiences have come to know and love directly into homes.

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