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Chita Rivera Will Headline The Marcus Performing Arts Center's 14th Annual Broadway Bash!
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
The Marcus Performing Arts Center's Broadway Bash is one of the hottest tickets in Milwaukee. The 14th Annual fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 14 and will feature a concert by Tony Award winner and Broadway Icon, Chita Rivera, in the Todd Wehr Theater. Individual tickets are $300 including a gift back to support the Marcus Center's local arts education programming and can be purchased by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at MarcusCenter.org. Sponsorship are available by contacting Kelly Candotti, Director of Development, at kcandotti@marcuscenter.org or 414-273-7121 x221.
PianoArts Culminates its 20th Anniversary Festival with VIRTUOSI OF PIANO AND DANCE
by Sarah Hookey - May 28, 2019
 PianoArts culminates its 20th anniversary festival with artistic partners who bring musical versatility and new insights into the performance of the classics.
BWW Review: A Dynamite Duo Makes KISS ME KATE A Golden Age Delight
by Kelsey Lawler - May 24, 2019
Another op'nin, another show! This time it's a battle of the sexes and a Golden Age musical by Cole Porter. Inspired by the real-life backstage bickering of famous husband-and-wife actors Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Kiss Me Kate is both based on real-life events as well as Shakespeare's controversial Taming of the Shrew.
The Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents BUT WHY BUMP OFF BARNABY?
by Sarah Hookey - May 23, 2019
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents But Why Bump Off Barnaby? June 7-23, 2019. Tickets for But Why Bump Off Barnaby? are $27.00 for Adults; $24.00 for Students, Seniors (60+), and Military; $21.00 for Subscribers and Groups (10+); or $10.00 for Educational Groups, Boy Scout groups, and Girl Scout groups of ten or more.
The Academy at Civic Theatre Presents A.C.T. June Summer Session
by Sarah Hookey - May 23, 2019
The Academy at Civic Theatre presents A.C.T. June Summer Session from June 17-29, 2019. Students can sign up for one, two, three, or all four classes in their age group. Our class offerings, including Dance Fever, Musical Madness, Acting Up, and Incredible Improvisation, are highly engaging and fun ways to develop and strengthen stage skills, build confidence, and have a whole lot of fun! Students of all ages and experience levels will have an exciting (and exhausting!) two weeks of theatre fun. 
Greendale Community Theatre Presents MAMMA MIA!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2019
Here we go again! Take a trip to the Greek island of Kalokairi this summer as Greendale Community Theatre (GCT) presents the ultimate feel-good musical, Mamma Mia!
PTI Performs EVERYBODY At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Everybody by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins performed by the 2018/19 Professional Training Institute (PTI) ensemble  July 18 -21, 2019 in the Stiemke Studio.  PTI is an advanced actor-training program for students in 9th-12th grade who may have an interest in pursuing a career as a professional theater artist.   The 2018/19 PTI ensemble features sixteen students hailing from ten different high schools who received free training from some of the top theater professionals in the world, culminating in this capstone performance of Everybody, where they will be employed as paid, professional actors.
WJHW And Parsons Bring HARMAN Professional Solutions Lighting And Audio Systems To Milwaukee Bucks' New Arena
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
Parsons Technologies and WJHW recently outfitted the Milwaukee Bucks' newly-built Fiserv Forum arena with state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional Solutions audio and lighting systems to deliver a high-energy experience at basketball games, concerts and more.
Tickets For The Milwaukee Premiere Of Broadway's ANASTASIA On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2019
Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee announced today that the individual tickets for the tour of the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of ANASTASIA are on sale now. Tickets are available at the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups 10 or more can SAVE! and should call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x210 or x213.
BWW Review: Uplifting COME FROM AWAY Rocks the Marcus Center
by Kelsey Lawler - May 09, 2019
Though panic, sadness, and uncertainty are felt in Come From Away, there's very little all-out gloom. Rather, this is a story that celebrates the best of humanity and how, in a time of crisis, we have the capacity to come together as friends and neighbors above all else. One line in the show reflects on 9/11 with a simple truth: 'So many stories gone just like that.' Come From Away preserves one such story - a story that's uplifting and deeply worthy of its musical retelling.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Seeks Young Performer for Upcoming Production of THE NERD
by Sarah Hookey - May 08, 2019
 Milwaukee Repertory Theater seeks a young performer, age 7-12, to perform the role of Thor in its upcoming production of The Nerd by Larry Shue.  Young performers who would like to audition should have their parents fill out the electronic submission form via Google Forms.
KidZ Days At The Center Returns to The Marcus Center's KidZ Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2019
The Marcus Performing Arts Center is announcing its schedule for its 17th year of KidZ Days at the Center from June 18 through August 22, 2018, which is part of the Marcus Center's community engagement and inclusion programming.  KidZ Days showcases a variety of live performing arts that incorporates arts education and encourages interactive participation.  
One Night Only CelebRAYtion Fundraiser To Benefit Skylight Music Theatre And Honor Artistic Director Ray Jivoff
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Skylight Music Theatre will host CelebRAYtionhonoring Artistic Director Ray Jivoff on Thursday, June 13, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
BWW Review: 5 Reasons to Fly to TINKER BELL at Milwaukee's First Stage
by Kelsey Lawler - May 01, 2019
From pixie dust to tick-tocking crocodiles, sneaky pirates to Lost Boys, Peter Pan is a beloved story that's been told every which way. In First Stage's Tinker Bell, we see Pan's journey through the eyes of his tiny, trusty sidekick. Here are 5 reasons her point of view is worth a peek.
Photo Flash: First Look at TINKER BELL at First Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2019
First Stage concludes its 2018/19 mainstage season with a sparkling new adaptation of TINKER BELL, written by playwright Patrick Flynn and based on the works of Sir J.M. Barrie. This family-friendly adventure brings to the stage characters audiences know and love - Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook - but told all from the unique perspective of the feisty fairy, Tinker Bell. With over a dozen different puppets, original music and even some potent fairy dust, Milwaukee families will get to experience theater magic at its best. The world of Neverland will come to life in the Todd Wehr Theater like it has never been seen before! Audience members young and old won't want to miss taking this fantastic voyage in TINKER BELL.
RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash Jas Extended Through June 9 At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2019
On the heels of a five week sold out run that broke the Stackner Cabaret box office record, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash will extend an additional two weeks and now run through June 9, 2019. Tickets for the current run and the extension period are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by phone at 414-224-9490 or in person at the Ticket Office (108 E. Wells Street).
Nominations For The Martha Richards Visionary Woman In Leadership Award Close On April 30th
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Do you know a phenomenal women leader in the arts? This is your chance to shine a light on her work by nominating her for the Martha Richards Visionary Woman in Leadership Award. In October 2018, artists, arts leaders, community organizers, theatre-makers, and change-agents from all over the world met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Statera Arts' National Conference on gender parity in the American Theatre.
The Airmen of Note of the United States Air Force Perform Free Concert May 1
by Sarah Hookey - April 24, 2019
The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. The ensemble will be performing in the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Uihlein Hall on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 pm. This event is FREE and is sponsored by WaterStone Bank.
BWW Review: Uplifting EVERY BRILLIANT THING Shines at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - April 15, 2019
When a play is as aptly named as this one, it makes my job a breeze. It's not just the "brilliant" part; it's also the "every." From the supremely engaging Scott Greer to the perfectly-sentimental script by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe to the overall format of the evening, under the direction of Terrence J. Nolen, there's no end to the brilliance of 'Every Brilliant Thing.'
First Stage Presents TINKER BELL, A Family-Friendly Adventure To Neverland
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2019
First Stage concludes its 2018/19 mainstage season with a sparkling new adaptation of TINKER BELL, written by playwright Patrick Flynn and based on the works of Sir J.M. Barrie. This family-friendly adventure brings to the stage characters audiences know and love - Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook - but told all from the unique perspective of the feisty fairy, Tinker Bell. With over a dozen different puppets, original music and even some potent fairy dust, Milwaukee families will get to experience theater magic at its best. The world of Neverland will come to life in the Todd Wehr Theater like it has never been seen before! Audience members young and old won't want to miss taking this fantastic voyage in TINKER BELL.
Milwaukee Rep Seeks Young Performers for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater seeks young performers of all ethnicities, ages 7-17, to perform in its annual production of A Christmas Carol. Each year, 15-18 young actors perform alongside seasoned professionals in a Milwaukee's favorite holiday tradition.  
BWW Review: THE KING AND I Does Justice to a Classic at Milwaukee's Marcus Center
by Kelsey Lawler - April 11, 2019
Happily for the national tour of Rogers and Hammerstein's 'The King and I,'  the cast holds their own and the story stays, for the most part, as compelling as ever.
Production Stage Manager And Head Carpenter Of Rodgers And Hammerstein's THE KING AND I Will Host A Talk Back
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
Production Stage Manager and Head Carpenter of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I will Host a Talk Back with MPS' Milwaukee High School of the Arts Students Thursday, April 11 at 9:15 am-10:00 am.
Sunset Playhouse Announces 2019-2020 Sidenotes Cabaret Season
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2019
Sunset Playhouse has announced six original productions to be offered as part of its 2019-2020 SideNotes Cabaret Series. SideNotes offers a unique assortment of musical entertainment presented by talented professionals in the comfortable atmosphere of the Marla Eichmann Studio Theater, a relaxed and intimate setting complete with a full-service bar.
BWW Review: Exuberant LAMBARENA Blends African & Classical Dance at the Milwaukee Ballet
by Kelsey Lawler - April 05, 2019
When the Milwaukee Ballet presents a trio of works in one mixed program, odds are something will resonate — if not the haunting music of one piece, then the vibrant rush of costumes in another. Aesthetics aside, one can always appreciate the power and poise of the Milwaukee Ballet Company dancers and the skill and grace with which they execute such a range of choreography. This weekend's selections feature world premieres by choreographers Enrico Morelli and George Williamson, plus the much-buzzed-about Lambarena, choreographed by Val Caniparoli.

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