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BWW Review: 5 Reasons to Mask Up & See FIRST LADY OF SONG

BWW Review: 5 Reasons to Mask Up & See FIRST LADY OF SONG

by Kelsey Lawler — May 7, 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

August Wilson Monologue Competition Awards Milwaukee Student Yexuanj Rivera Melendez

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 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

Sunset Playhouse to Reopen its Doors With KERRY SINGS CARLY & KAREN

by BWW News Desk — May 3, 2021
SUNSET PLAYHOUSE will re-open its doors for the first time since March 2020 with a special concert featuring KERRY HART BIENEMAN.
Milwaukee Rep Celebrates AAPI Month With Special Virtual Programming

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.
Marcus Center Debuts Newly Renovated Uihlein Hall

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.
WATCH: Milwaukee Rep Rolls out Vaccine Music Videos in Support of Community Health

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.
UNMUTED Up Next as Part of AMPLIFY - First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Play Series

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 f
Skylight Music Theatre Announces DON'T RÁNA ON MY PARADE

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.
Skylight Music Theatre Presents KIDSWRITES 2020-21: Time Capsule

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.
NEAT Extends Streaming From Renaissance Theaterworks

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.
COPPER HORNS IN WATER to Kick Off AMPLIFY- First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Play Series

COPPER HORNS IN WATER to Kick Off AMPLIFY- First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Play Series

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2021
First Stage will kick off its inaugural Amplify – BIPOC Virtual Short Plays Series with COPPER HORNS IN WATER by Ty Defoe.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2021/22 Season Featuring Two World Premieres by

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2021/22 Season Featuring Two World Premieres by Dael Orlandersmith & More

by BWW News Desk — April 7, 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.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Artistic Director Brent Hazelton Helms An All-New Take On 

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Artistic Director Brent Hazelton Helms An All-New Take On UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2021
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's (MCT) Virtually Re-Imagined Season continues with an all-new take on UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger.
Milwaukee Rep Selects Two Finalists for the National August Wilson Monologue Competit

Milwaukee Rep Selects Two Finalists for the National August Wilson Monologue Competition

by BWW News Desk — March 31, 2021
Two winners, Yexuanj Rivera Melendez from Milwaukee High School of the Arts and Fardowso Shidad from Rufus King High School, with alternate Kamani Graham from Pius XI High School, were selected to represent Milwaukee in the National competition on May 3, 2021.
Milwaukee Rep Returns to Live Performances With FIRST LADY OF SONG: ALEXIS J ROSTON S

Milwaukee Rep Returns to Live Performances With FIRST LADY OF SONG: ALEXIS J ROSTON SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2021
Milwaukee Rep will reopen with the live in-person concert First Lady of Song: Alexis J Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald in the Quadracci Powerhouse April 27 - May 23, 2021.
The 3rd Annual César E. Chávez Birthday Celebration Premieres March 31

The 3rd Annual César E. Chávez Birthday Celebration Premieres March 31

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2021
The Third Annual Marcus Performing Arts Center César E.
Milwaukee Rep Hosts LET'S TALK VACCINATIONS: A Conversation On COVID-19

Milwaukee Rep Hosts LET'S TALK VACCINATIONS: A Conversation On COVID-19

by BWW News Desk — March 22, 2021
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will host a community talk, 'Let's Talk Vaccinations: A Conversation on COVID-19' on Wednesday, March 31 at 7pm CT on Facebook Live or YouTube Live @ MilwRep.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces BASH 2021

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces BASH 2021

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2021
In a one-of-a-kind arts and culture event, Milwaukee-area business and community leaders will come together for the 16th Annual BASH on Friday, June 25 to raise funds for the Marcus Performing Arts Center's education and community engagement programs.
Michael Christie and New West Symphony Present A TOUR OF IRAN

Michael Christie and New West Symphony Present A TOUR OF IRAN

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2021
New West Symphony, with Grammy-winning conductor Michael Christie as Artistic and Music Director, continues its 2020-21 groundbreaking and reimagined season of “Global Sounds, Local Cultures” with A Tour of Iran.
Registration Is Now Open For Milwaukee's First Stage Summer Theater Academy 2021

Registration Is Now Open For Milwaukee's First Stage Summer Theater Academy 2021

by BWW News Desk — March 15, 2021
First Stage Theater Academy, the nation's leading high-impact theater training program for young people, is offering its Summer Academy programs in-person this summer, with classes beginning Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.
Registration Is Now Open For Milwaukee's First Stage Summer Theater Academy 2021

Registration Is Now Open For Milwaukee's First Stage Summer Theater Academy 2021

by BWW News Desk — March 15, 2021
First Stage Theater Academy is offering its Summer Academy programs in-person this summer, with classes beginning Monday, June 14, 2021.
Milwaukee Rep and No Studios Presents 'Please Come Off-Book, an Evening of Poetry and

Milwaukee Rep and No Studios Presents 'Please Come Off-Book, an Evening of Poetry and Discussion with Kevin Kantor'

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2021
As part of a rolling release of their debut full-length collection of poetry Please Come Off-Book, Kevin Kantor (seen at Milwaukee Rep in Things I Know To Be True and The Legend of Georgia McBride) will be reading poems from their new book, joined by guest readers also working at the intersect
Milwaukee Rep Announce August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finalists

Milwaukee Rep Announce August Wilson Monologue Competition Regional Finalists

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2021
Milwaukee Rep selected 10 local high school students to participate in the regional finals of the 2021 August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC) to be held virtually on Monday, March 29, 2021.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces AMPLIFY - BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series For Sprin

Milwaukee's First Stage Announces AMPLIFY - BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series For Spring 2021

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2021
First Stage has announced the creation of Amplify - First Stage's BIPOC Virtual Short Play Series, to be developed and produced throughout Spring 2021.
Milwaukee Rep Offers Cash Incentive For Employees to Get Vaccinated

Milwaukee Rep Offers Cash Incentive For Employees to Get Vaccinated

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2021
'We believe it's incredibly important not only in terms of protecting our staff in general, but also protecting our patrons and artists when they come to us and know that the highest number of employees that they see at the Rep will be vaccinated as well.

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