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Open Auditions Announced For COME BACK At WCT
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
Open auditions for the Waukesha Civic Theatre's production of Come Back will be held in November
The Second City Knits THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY SWEATER This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
It's the most wonderfully tacky time of the year-ish! Laugh along with The Second City as comedy's best and brightest roast the chestnuts outta all the things we lovingly loathe about the season. It's enough merriment and music to keep you jolly 'til the holiday hangover wears off.
​​​​​​​TWAS THE MONTH BEFORE CHRISTMAS Returns to Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019
Doug Jarecki's 'Twas The Month Before Christmas returns to the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for a limited engagement on December 18-22.
BWW Review: 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS is Fun Cabaret Fare at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - September 11, 2019
2 Pianos 4 Hands is a love letter to the play's titular instrument. It celebrates the classical composers and teachers who inspire, the parents who encourage, and especially the kids who put in the work, sacrifice their time, chase that dream, and may or may not achieve it.
PETER, PAUL, MARY, AND FRIENDS Comes To Musical MainStage
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
PETER, PAUL, MARY, AND FRIENDS. Musical MainStage kicks off its fourteenth season with some of your favorite performers and a variety of folk favorites in PETER, PAUL, MARY, AND FRIENDS.
Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents 2 Pianos 4 Hands, a comedic music duel featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, Billy Joel and Jerry Lee Lewis and more in the recently renovated Stackner Cabaret, September 6 - November 3, 2019.
Gina Chavez is Coming To The Marcus Center's Wilson Theater At Vogel Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
The Marcus Performing Arts Center is thrilled to bring multi-ethnic Latin pop songstress, Gina Chavez, to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on Sunday, October 27 at 7:30 pm as part of the MC Presents series sponsored by The Fitz at the Ambassador.
HAMILTON On Sale Next Week In Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Producer Jeffrey Seller, Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee announced today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00 AM CT at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Marcus Performing Arts Center (929 N. Water Street) at 8:00 AM CT.  Tickets will be available for performances October 22 a?" November 17, 2019. 
Milwaukee Rep Presents THE NICETIES Sept 25–Nov 3
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The Niceties by rising-star playwright Eleanor Burgess in the Stiemke Studio, September 25 a?" November 3, 2019.
Delightful ELEPHANT & PIGGIE Comes To First Stage This September!
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
First Stage kicks of its 2019/20 season with Mo Willems' rollicking musical adventure ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S a?oeWE ARE IN PLAY!a??The cherished characters from the award-winning Elephant & Piggie children's books will make the leap from page to the stage. When Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig get together, anything is possible! The delightful relationship between these two pals and their devotion to each other through ups and downs will remind audiences of how good it feels to put friends first. Attendees should bring their a?oebestusa?? friends and share in all of the pachydermal peril and swiney suspense on stage.ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S a?oeWE ARE IN PLAY!a?? is a First Steps production that First Stage offers to introduce children ages 3 to 7 to theater in an engaging, interactive and lively environment. The First Steps Series is sponsored by PNC.
Summit Players Theatre Names A.J. Magoon New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Wisconsin-based traveling theatre company Summit Players Theatre announced today that A.J. Magoon will serve as Executive Director. Magoon, a founding member of the company, previously served as its Managing Director. He takes over the role from Hannah Klapperich-Mueller, who transitioned to serve on the company's board of directors in August.
Theater RED Teams With Kettle Moraine Players For World Premiere Musical GIRARD'S NUDE
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
For the opening of their 2019-2020 season, Theater RED presents another world premiere written by Kristin Bayer and Deanna Gibeau, two up-and-coming local playwrights. Director Christopher Elst compares the show to a modern take on 'I Love Lucy' with the main character constantly embroiled in innocent miscommunications to hilarious effect. The show's songs pay homage to musica americana of its time, from barbershop to doo-wop with many stops in between.
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW: A PUPPET PARODY Comes to The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
The Marcus Performing Arts Center is bringing a?oeThat Golden Girls Show!a?? on October 24-26 to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall as part of the Off Broadway series sponsored by Associated Bank and The Fitz at the Ambassador Hotel.
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Curtain Time Shift and Box Office Hours for GEORGE WASHINGTON'S TEETH
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, Door County's theatrical treasure and America's oldest professional resident summer theater, is announcing new curtain times for its 2019 autumn season with 7 p.m. evening performances and 3 p.m. matinees on select Sunday performances for the Midwest première of a?oeGeorge Washington's Teeth,a?? a new comedy by Mark St. Germaine.
VIDEO: First Look At WEST SIDE STORY At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
 Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents West Side Story, the iconic American musical from Broadway visionariesJerome Robbins, Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, in the Quadracci Powerhouse, September 17 a?" October 27, 2019.
Photo Flash: Meet The Stars Of WEST SIDE STORY At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents West Side Story, the iconic American musical from Broadway visionariesJerome Robbins, Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, in the Quadracci Powerhouse, September 17 – October 27, 2019.
Sparkling Cabaret Celebrates Theater's 60th Season With CROWN JEWELS OF JAZZ
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
The SideNotes Cabaret Series celebrates the 60TH Season of Sunset Playhouse with a tribute to the dazzling divas who reigned supreme in America's original art form. CROWN JEWELS OF JAZZ runs from September 26-29, 2019 and features award-winning vocalists MARCYA DANEILLE and ELLEN WINTERS. The duo will present jazz standards by Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, Billie Holiday, June Christy, Nina Simone, Diana Krall, and others.
Milwaukee Ballet Supports #ballet4boys With Free Boys' Class
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Milwaukee Ballet has joined the international ballet community in speaking out against negative stereotypes about boys in ballet following the viral response to Lara Spencer and her faux pas on Good Morning America last week.
Waukesha Civic Theatre to Stage THE EMPEROR'S NEW TUXEDO
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents The Emperor's New Tuxedo, running October 3-6.
Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents BAD SEED
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents Bad Seed, running October 25th through November 10th.
Open Auditions Announced For WCT's ELF THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
Auditions will be held at the Waukesha Civic Theatre Building at 264 West Main Street, Waukesha.
Waukesha Civic Theatre Announces PIX Flix: THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
Once a month, for only $5 a ticket, come see a movie in this historic building! The film will begin at 6:30 pm. We have Pop's Kettle Corn, cookies, pretzels, beef sticks, beer, wine, soda, water, and a variety of hot drinks at our concession stand!
Waukesha Civic Theatre Looks to the Stars with THE LITTLE PRINCE
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
The Little Prince brings to life the story of an Aviator lost in the desert who learns what it is to be tamed. This show deals with the themes of love, loss, and friendship. Based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic book.
Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Grant Will Support First Stage Community Partnership Program
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation has awarded First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for children and families, a $10,000 grant that will support its Community Partnership Program. While the Milwaukee Bucks have previously provided smaller grants to enable more young people to see First Stage theater productions at subsidized ticket prices, this is the first time First Stage has received a formalized grant from their foundation. The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation is dedicated to improving outcomes for underserved populations in Wisconsin, developing innovative partnerships and supporting impactful ideas in Youth Education, Youth Health and Wellness and Community Betterment. 
ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS Comes To The Marcus Center's Wilson Theater At Vogel Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
a?oeOne Night in Memphis,a?? the official and number one tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash will be appearing live at the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on Friday, November 1 at 7:30 pm.

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Sunset Playhouse (5/11 - 5/12)
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Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (3/6 - 3/7)
The Girl on the Train in Milwaukee, WI The Girl on the Train
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The Wiz in Milwaukee, WI The Wiz
Uihlein Hall Marcus Center (3/27 - 3/28)
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