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Skylight Music Theatre Extends KISS ME, KATE; Full Cast and Creative
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2019
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for Kiss Me, Kate, plus a one-week extension. The musical will now run Friday,
Milwaukee Ballet Hosts an African Dance Class for the Community
by Kelsey Lawler - April 03, 2019
In the days leading up to Lambarena, the Milwaukee Ballet has taken great care to educate its own dance company and the Milwaukee community in the art of African dance. Roxy Kess and Yaya Kambaye of local ensemble Xalaat Africa Drum and Dance for Life taught a class to the Company and Milwaukee Ballet II (MBII), as well as all Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy locations. Kess and Kambaye also attended two of the rehearsals for Lambarena to offer feedback.  Last weekend, a free class was held for the public: 'No previous African dance experience is necessary,' claimed the Facebook event. Well sign me up!
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces Its 2019/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2019
First Stage is delighted to announce its upcoming 2019/20 season. The 33rd season includes a little something for every member of the family - including Madeleine L'Engle's beloved sci-fi/fantasy adventure A WRINKLE IN TIME; an epic musical battle royale in THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS; a cup overflowing with heart and inspiration in playwright/actor James DeVita's world premiere play ALEX AND THE AMAZING LEMONADE STAND; a huge dose of holiday cheer in ELF - The Musical, which leaps from the screen to Broadway and now to First Stage; the bilingual, world premiere play ON THE WINGS OF A MARIPOSA - and so much more! This upcoming season is bound to offer the best family experiences in Milwaukee and to those Milwaukee theatergoers who enjoy great theater.
BWW Review: Intimate TO FALL IN LOVE Makes Midwest Premiere at The Constructivists
by Kelsey Lawler - April 01, 2019
To not give away too much, To Fall In Love is, in short, about psychologist Arthur Aron's famous study that suggested a couple might ask each other 36 questions in order to fall in love. The questions grow increasingly intimate, beginning with "Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?" The exercise ends not with a question, but with four full minutes of direct eye contact with your partner. And yes, To Fall In Love goes there. All the way there. Right down to those four full minutes.
BWW Review: World Premiere ANNIE JUMP AND THE LIBRARY OF HEAVEN Brings Young-Adult Sci-Fi To The Stage
by Kelsey Lawler - March 31, 2019
Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven is the story of titular character Annie Jump, a 13-year-old science prodigy living in the small town of Strawberry, Kansas, with her alien-hunting dad. He's kind of the town crackpot. Extraordinary things begin to happen when the skeptical Annie is visited by the out-of-this-world Althea, an intergalactic supercomputer manifesting as a teenage mean girl with killer hair. Althea alleges that Annie is "the chosen one" of Earth, destined to guide humanity to link up with other intelligent beings in the universe.
NNPN Rolling World Premiere Of ANNIE JUMP AND THE LIBRARY OF HEAVEN Begins This Week In Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, announces its 88th Rolling World Premiere (RWP):  Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven by Reina Hardy. The Roll begins tonight in Milwaukee, WI at Renaissance Theaterworks (March 29 - April 21, 2019). Next, it will head to Washington, D.C. and Rorschach Theatre (April 19 - May 19, 2019),  then to Austin, TX and The VORTEX (April 2020), before concluding in Ridgefield, CT at Thrown Stone (July 2020).
Milwaukee Rep Hosts Prop Sale
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
For the past two seasons Milwaukee Repertory Theater has been warehousing costumes, hats, shoes, accessories, fabric, props, set decoration, furniture, draperies, surplus tools, materials, stage equipment and specialty items from past productions and THERE IS NO MORE STORAGE SPACE LEFT. Everything is for sale at "Get This Stuff Out of Here" prices onSaturday, April 20 from 10am - 2pm in the Paint Shop at Milwaukee Repertory Theater (108 E Wells).
5 Reasons to Jump Up for ANNIE JUMP at Milwaukee's Renaissance Theaterworks
by Kelsey Lawler - March 26, 2019
This weekend, Renaissance Theaterworks will open a new play called 'Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven.' The title alone had my ears perked and curious to learn more. What I discovered got me even more jazzed. Here are five reasons to jump up for Annie Jump.
Milwaukee Rep's TWO TRAINS RUNNING Begins April 16
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 65th Anniversary Season concludes in the Quadracci Powerhouse with Two Trains Running, part of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson's trailblazing American Century Cycle, April 16 - May 12, 2019.
Kima Hamilton And Dasha Kelly Hamilton Bring HOME Back To The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
In commemoration of Milwaukee's Fair Housing March, performance artists Kima Hamilton and Dasha Kelly Hamilton journey a multi-media exploration of sovereignty, history, and home.
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble Premieres Play By Local Author Michelle Dobbs
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2019
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble will premier Just A Conversation Over Chicken And Dumplings by local author Michelle Dobbs, April 5-7 at the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater in Vogel Hall.
Photo Flash: First Stage Presents BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Adapted for family audiences from the Tony Award- winning Broadway musical, BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells the story of Huck and his friend Jim, a slave, as they travel along the mighty Mississippi River. Huck tries to help Jim escape to freedom and reunite with his family. Their shared journey of discovery proves humorous, suspenseful and heartwarming. Mark Twain's timeless classic comes alive on stage at First Stage in this coming-of-age musical which features live bluegrass music with fiddles, guitar, harmonica, piano and more.
BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN Comes To Milwaukee's First Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
Adapted for family audiences from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells the story of Huck and his friend Jim, a slave, as they travel along the mighty Mississippi River. Huck tries to help Jim escape to freedom and reunite with his family.
The Marcus Performing Arts Center Presents César E. Chávez Birthday Celebration
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
The Marcus Performing Arts Center is presenting a free inaugural event that focuses on educating our community about the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. Chavez was an unselfish advocate of social justice and respect for human dignity.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING And Act II Head To The Rep This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Every Brilliant Thing, a one of a kind theatrical experience in the Stiemke Studio April 12-May 5, 2019.
BWW Review: Poignant & Powerful THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE Grips the Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - March 10, 2019
'It wasn't supposed to be like this. I thought they'd be like us. But better than us. Better versions of us.'
Broadway's Tony Award-Winning Musical COME FROM AWAY On Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Milwaukee is thrilled to announce the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Milwaukee debut at the Marcus Center for a limited engagement May 7-12. COME FROM AWAY tickets are on sale now!
3rd Annual Veterans LIGHT UP THE ARTS To Take Place At Milwaukee Art Museum
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
The 3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts will take place on Friday, March 8th at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Veterans Light Up the Arts is presented by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Feast of Crispian, and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents 9th Annual Rep Lab Short-Play Festival
by Sarah Hookey - March 07, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the ninth annual production of Rep Lab, a short-play festival featuring The Rep's highly-lauded Emerging Professional Residents in the Stiemke Studio, April 4-8, 2019.
Photo Flash: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents American Premiere of THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the American premiere of Things I Know To Be True by Australian playwright Andrew Bovell in the Quadracci Powerhouse March 5-31, 2019. 
Theatre Nervosa To Present THOM PAIN (BASED ON NOTHING)
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Theatre Nervosa, a new pop-up theatre company offering timely, relevant productions, will present Will Eno's play Thom Pain (based on nothing) March 20 - 23 at the Underground Collaborative. The piece will be performed by A.J. Magoon and directed by John Schneider. All performances will take place at 7:30 p.m.
RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH Returns To Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  concludes the 2018/19 Stackner Cabaret Season with the audience favorite Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash March 22 - May 26, 2019.
Christopher's Project Presents THE DIVAS OF SOUL At The Marcus Center On March 2
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2019
The Marcus Center welcomes Divas of Soul today, March 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall.
BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN Comes To Milwaukee's First Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
Adapted for family audiences from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells the story of Huck and his friend Jim, a slave, as they travel along the mighty Mississippi River. Huck tries to help Jim escape to freedom and reunite with his family.
The Celtic Tenors Play The Marcus Centre March 1st
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2019
See world renowned The Celtic Tenors kick off their new US tour at The Marcus Theatre, Milwaukee, WI, Today, 1st March at 7.30 p.m.  Tickets are $50.00, and are available from the box office, and through The Celtic Tenors website

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