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Milwaukee Ballet Sells Out In Person Tickets For TO THE POINE

Milwaukee Ballet Sells Out In Person Tickets For TO THE POINE

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2021
Tickets for Milwaukee Ballet's To The Point have sold out, for their limited, in-person event.
BWW Review: Take Comfort in the Classics with MILWAUKEE BALLET's TO THE POINTE

BWW Review: Take Comfort in the Classics with MILWAUKEE BALLET's TO THE POINTE

by Kelsey Lawler — March 5, 2021
The On Demand experience is nicely handled and smoothly filmed.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Set To Open THE WAY SHE SPOKE

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Set To Open THE WAY SHE SPOKE

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2021
THE WAY SHE SPOKE is a haunting, visceral piece that digs for the roots of an epidemic of violence that has resulted in the murders of thousands of women and gives voice to a community rendered silent by fear.
First Stage Announces 27th Annual Make Believe Ball

First Stage Announces 27th Annual Make Believe Ball

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2021
First Stage will hold their 27th annual Make Believe Ball virtually on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.
Milwaukee Rep to Reopen in April with In-Person Performances

Milwaukee Rep to Reopen in April with In-Person Performances

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2021
 Milwaukee Rep will reopen with in-person performances of previously announced Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song with Alexis J Roston (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill) beginning April 27 and running through May 23, 2021 in the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater.
BWW Review: SistaStrings bring THE SOUND to MILWAUKEE OPERA THEATRE

BWW Review: SistaStrings bring THE SOUND to MILWAUKEE OPERA THEATRE

by Kelsey Lawler — February 23, 2021
The music video for The Sound opens with footage of 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces 27th Annual Make Believe Ball

Milwaukee's First Stage Announces 27th Annual Make Believe Ball

by BWW News Desk — February 23, 2021
First Stage will hold the 27th annual Make Believe Ball virtually on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.
Milwaukee Opera Theatre Presents THE SOUND

Milwaukee Opera Theatre Presents THE SOUND

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2021
Milwaukee Opera Theatre has announced, The Sound, featuring Zoom Soirees that the company is calling 'Zoirees'!
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Will Release First Production Following AEA Approval In Mar

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Will Release First Production Following AEA Approval In March

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2021
The production is helmed by Chicago-based director Mikael Burke and features the talents of Milwaukee natives DiMonte Henning as Winston and Sherrick Robinson as John.
Photo Flash: First Stage Young Company Presents THE CRUCIBLE

Photo Flash: First Stage Young Company Presents THE CRUCIBLE

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2021
Next up in First Stage's Through Our Lens 2021 Virtual Season of Plays will be Arthur Miller's powerful and timely drama THE CRUCIBLE.
BWW Review: ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND Makes a Streaming Splash at FIRST STAGE

BWW Review: ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND Makes a Streaming Splash at FIRST STAGE

by Kelsey Lawler — February 15, 2021
This is a choose-your-own-adventure play, and First Stage rigged it so that audiences could vote by phone to help our hero Callaway Brown make key decisions: Should he pack his inhaler or his eyeglasses? Follow mysterious footsteps or radio for help? 
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Expands Staff By Two Positions

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Expands Staff By Two Positions

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has introduced two new staff members who joined the organization this winter.
Milwaukee Ballet Prepares For Return To The Stage

Milwaukee Ballet Prepares For Return To The Stage

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2021
Milwaukee Ballet today announced it will open its doors to approximately 50 people per show for the first time in a year as it brings world-famous works back to the City later this month.
First Stage Offers Free QUEST Reunion Facebook Live Talkback Event

First Stage Offers Free QUEST Reunion Facebook Live Talkback Event

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2021
First Stage will be offering a free Facebook Live talkback reunion event in conjunction with their current virtual production THE QUEST FOR SOLOMON'S TREASURE.
Renaissance Theaterworks Presents Its 2012 Hit NEAT

Renaissance Theaterworks Presents Its 2012 Hit NEAT

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2021
As the second production of their 2020-21 season, Renaissance Theaterworks will present Charlayne Woodard's NEAT, with virtuoso actor Marti Gobel playing 24 different characters.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast for First Developmental Reading of FORTUNATE SO

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast for First Developmental Reading of FORTUNATE SONS

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2021
 Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast of the first staged concert reading of Fortunate Sons, featuring music and lyrics by legendary Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Paul Williams.
Milwaukee Ballet to Allow 25% Capacity For Upcoming Production, TO THE POINTE

Milwaukee Ballet to Allow 25% Capacity For Upcoming Production, TO THE POINTE

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2021
Milwaukee Ballet will present three concerts as part of its upcoming spring, beginning with To The Pointe this month.
Milwaukee's First Stage Streams THE CRUCIBLE

Milwaukee's First Stage Streams THE CRUCIBLE

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2021
Next up in First Stage's Through Our Lens 2021 Virtual Season of Plays will be Arthur Miller's powerful and timely drama THE CRUCIBLE.
New Dates Announced for HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, and More for 2021-2022 Broadway In Milw

New Dates Announced for HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, and More for 2021-2022 Broadway In Milwaukee Season

by BWW News Desk — February 2, 2021
Broadway will return to the Marcus Center this fall when Hamilton kicks off the 2021- 2022 season in October 2021.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Cancels Live Performances Through April

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Cancels Live Performances Through April

by BWW News Desk — February 1, 2021
In response to the ongoing pandemic, Milwaukee Rep must cancel all live performances through April and make significant changes to its previously announced Season Reset programming.
Black Arts MKE Selected For The Black Seed National Strategic Initiative To Support E

Black Arts MKE Selected For The Black Seed National Strategic Initiative To Support Equity For Black Theater Institutions

by BWW News Desk — February 1, 2021
Black Arts MKE has been awarded a generous grant from The Black Seed, a national strategic initiative focused on creating impact and “thrivability” for Black theater institutions.
DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR to Debut Next Month

DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR to Debut Next Month

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2021
Everyone's favorite Alabama redhead is back with an all new streaming show.
Photo Flash: First Stage Presents ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND

Photo Flash: First Stage Presents ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2021
First Stage's next virtual offering is ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND.
How Three Industry Leaders Have Teamed up to Keep the Arts Alive in Wisconsin

How Three Industry Leaders Have Teamed up to Keep the Arts Alive in Wisconsin

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2021
On Thursday, Feb.
Jim Brickman Supports The Arts With SHARE THE LOVE

Jim Brickman Supports The Arts With SHARE THE LOVE

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2021
Grammy Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will continue to entertain fans in February with “Share The Love” LIVE Virtually.

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