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Skylight Music Theatre Has Announced Their 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2020
Artistic Director Michael Unger today unveiled Skylight Music Theatre's 2020-21 season, which marks his inaugural season as artistic director. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre company and located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
SPRING AWAKENING, THE FULL MONTY and More Announced for Skylight Music Theatre 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2020
Artistic Director Michael Unger today unveiled Skylight Music Theatre's 2020-21 season, which marks his inaugural season as artistic director. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre company and located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. 
Milwaukee Rep Announces 2020/21 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2020
Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman are thrilled to announce Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2020/21 Season with 15 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex. 
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Artists For The 4th Annual Veterans Light Up
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2020
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced today that over 30 artists are set to participate in the 4th Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts event to be held Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall. The event is presented jointly with the Milwaukee County War Memorial.
BWW Review: After 21 Years, THE LION KING is a Royal Treat at Marcus Center
by Kelsey Lawler - February 07, 2020
I always expect greatness from 'The Lion King.' To have a cast without a weak link among them. To blow me away with choreography and costumes, even if I've seen it before. 'The Lion King' never fails to meet every one of these great expectations, and the show currently on stage at the Marcus Center is no exception.
THE COMEDY OF HAMLET... KINDA SORTA to Play at the Marcus Center this May
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2020
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will co-present The Comedy of Hamlet..Kinda Sorta with writer/director, Patrick Schmitz. The performances will feature the Shakesparody Players and will take place in Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on May 14-16. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 7 and can be purchased in person at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206, or online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups of 10 or more SAVE! and should call Groups Sales at 414-273-7121 x210 or x213.
Review Roundup: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Milwaukee Rep - What Did the Critics Think?
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Hedwig and the Angry Inch will run January 28 - March 8, 2020 in the Stiemke Studio. Matt Rodin performs the title character Hedwig with Rep favorite Bethany Thomas (Songs for Nobodies, Milwaukee Rep) as Yitzhak.
Milwaukee's First Stage Will Present GRETEL!, A LIVE FOLK ROCK MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2020
GRETEL!, a new folk rock musical developed as part of the First Stage Foundry Stage Series, combines the tale of HANSEL AND GRETEL with VASILISA THE BRAVE (the Russian Cinderella) into a story family audiences will find both compelling and inspiring.
BritBeat 'A Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History' Returns To The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2020
BritBeat - 'A Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History' tells the story of the Beatles from their early days at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, their dynamic debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, the attendance busting concert at Shea Stadium, onward to the psychedelic Sgt. Pepper era and finally the later years of Abbey Road and the White Album. The entire concert plays to the backdrop of immersive and captivating moving multimedia that intertwines with the moods and emotions of the Beatles' iconic music catalog.
Milwaukee Rep Presents ECLIPSED Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
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BWW Review: Lift Up Your Hands for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at the Milwaukee Rep
by Kelsey Lawler - February 04, 2020
Days later I'm craving the songs, the performances a?" to witness the staging once more, to see what else I can pick up on, or to experience what new twist Rodin will bring to another evening's show. No two will be alike. But I feel I can confidently say that each one will end with a standing ovation, hands lifted in openness and praise.  
Disney's THE LION KING Opens This Week At The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
Disney's The Lion King will leap onto the Marcus Performing Arts Center stage this Wednesday, February 5 for a four-week engagement through March 1. The Lion King is part of the Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series.
VIDEO: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Hedwig and the Angry Inch will run January 28 - March 8, 2020 in the Stiemke Studio. Matt Rodin will perform the title character Hedwig with Rep favorite Bethany Thomas (Songs for Nobodies, Milwaukee Rep) as Yitzhak.
Skylight Music Theatre Will Present Documentary Screenings of MIDSUMMER IN NEWTOWN
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2020
Skylight Music Theatre announced two free screenings of Midsummer in Newtown, an award-winning documentary about the power of the performing arts to heal the children and community of Newtown, CT following the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The screenings are free and open to the general public. Those who work in education and the arts community are especially encouraged to attend.
Photo Flash: Check Out Production Photos of Milwaukee Rep's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Hedwig and the Angry Inch will run January 28 - March 8, 2020 in the Stiemke Studio.  Matt Rodin will perform the title character Hedwig with Rep favorite Bethany Thomas (Songs for Nobodies, Milwaukee Rep) as Yitzhak.
BWW Review: First Stage's A WRINKLE IN TIME Coaxes the Imagination
by Kelsey Lawler - January 28, 2020
It makes for a most dynamic piece of theater. The ensemble cast, shrouded in black, are used to push props and people about the stage. Whether our heroes are catapulting through space and time or confronting an immense, pulsating brain, the use of physical movement and intense lighting effects help propel the story.
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Date For 4th Annual Veterans Light Up The Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced today that the 4th Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts event will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Windhover Hall. The event is presented jointly with the Milwaukee County War Memorial.

by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2020
The Second City Presents LAUGHING FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2020
The Second City is here to break all the comedy rules they made famous in this all-new, all-hilarious revue that will leave you laughing...and questioning your very existence on this lonely planet. Okay, maybe not questioning your existence--but you're guaranteed to re-think everything you thought you knew about what's funny! Starring the next generation of comedy superstars, there are about a bazillion right reasons to not miss this show!
Photo Flash: First Stage Presents A WRINKLE IN TIME
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2020
First Stage will fuel the imaginations of audiences young and old with their next 2019/20 mainstage production, A WRINKLE IN TIME, based on the bestselling book by author Madeleine L'Engle and adapted for the stage by John Glore.
VIDEO: First Look at CHASIN' DEM BLUES at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is presenting Chasin' Dem Blues: Untold Story of Paramount Records, running January 17 thru March 22, 2020 to the Stackner Cabaret.
Photo Flash: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents CHASIN' DEM BLUES
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
Milwaukee Rep presents a revival production of Chasin' Dem Blues! This revival of a Rep premiere (previously titled Grafton City Blues) explores the inspiring story of Grafton, Wisconsin's Paramount Records.
VIDEO: Get To Know Bethany Thomas of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for their production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch in the Stiemke Studio January 28 - March 8, 2020. Best known for his unique red carpet coverage of Broadway openings for Broadway.com, Matt Rodin will perform the title character Hedwig with Rep favorite Bethany Thomas (Songs for Nobodies, Milwaukee Rep) as Yitzhak.
National A Cappella Group, Semi-Toned is Coming To The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Nationally recognized a cappella group, Semi-Toned, is coming to the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 pm.
Review Roundup: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Milwaukee Rep - What Did the Critics Think?
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020
Milwaukee Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse kicks off the New Year with the joyful play The Legend of Georgia McBride from rising star playwright Matthew Lopez (The Inheritance). Kevin Kantor returns to Milwaukee Rep as Casey, after a dazzling debut in the American Premiere of Things I Know To Be True last season. They are joined by 2013/14 EPR Armand Fields (Ms. Black for President, Steppenwolf) as Rexy/Jason, Shavanna Calder (Hairspray, Nat'l tour) as Jo, Courter Simmons (Jersey Boys, Broadway) as Miss Tracy Mills and Associate Artist James Pickering (A Christmas Carol, Milwaukee Rep) as Eddie.

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