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Skylight Music Theatre Names Cast and Creative of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
Skylight Music Theatre announced the cast and creative team for Five Guys Named Moe, a joyful, jazzy tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and bandleader.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Comes To First Stage This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
A fun, new musical adaptation of an audience favorite comes to First Stage this holiday season. Created by the talented husband/wife team of Jahnna Beecham (Playwright/Lyricist) and Malcolm Hillgartner (Composer/Lyricist) and based on the play by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL is filled with catchy,'60s-inspired original music and a delightful story that both young and old will enjoy. The horrible Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. The entire town panics when these rowdy six siblings are cast in the church's annual Christmas pageant. It's up to good-hearted Mrs. Bradley to help the Herdmans - and the rest of the town - discover the true meaning of Christmas before it's too late. Silent night? Not a chance, but sometimes a little joyful noise is just right for Christmas. Sponsored by Associated Bank and Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Milwaukee Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical Kicks Off The New Year At First Stage
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Milwaukee theater audiences young and old are in for a real treat this January when First Stage proudly presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical, Book by Dennis Kelly and Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin.
Theater RED Invites Milwaukee To 'Be Italian' With NINE The Musical
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
Che bello! Theater RED proudly announces a new addition to the company! Eric Welch joins Theater RED as Artistic Associate following his collaboration with the company in June of 2018 for the Wisconsin premiere of I'LL EAT YOU LAST: A CHAT WITH SUE MENGERS. Eric Welch directed this one-woman comedic romp as a co-production with his theater company, Untitled Productions.
Celebrate The Music Of Aretha, Sade, Whitney And More Ar THE DIVAS OF SOUL
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018
Christopher's Project presents the DIVAS OF SOUL, a performance featuring the music of Sade, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and many more! Enjoy a tribute show featuring the finest Milwaukee talent and the music of divas!
Christopher's Project Presents THE DIVAS OF SOUL At The Marcus Center On March 2
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018
The Marcus Center welcomes Divas of Soul on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall.
Forward Theater Presents HEISENBERG
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
Forward Theater Company will start the new year with a bang by pairing two of Wisconsin's most celebrated actors on stage. Colleen Madden (American Players Theater company member) and James Pickering (Milwaukee stage legend) will debut the Wisconsin premiere of Heisenberg, written by Simon Stephens. This magnetic and emotionally-charged play will be presented in the Playhouse at Overture Center, January 17 - February 3, 2019.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Milwaukee Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Ticket Policy For Engagement At The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins January 2 at the Marcus Center in Milwaukee and plays a limited one week engagement through January 6. In Milwaukee, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece. Cash only.
Derek Sallmann to Release His EP, 'Love, Future You,' On December 14th
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2018
The artist, born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, began writing and performing at an early age, tinkering around on his father's guitar and experimenting with songwriting. He released his debut album, 'All Seasons' in 2016 and immediately hit the tour circuit to bring the music to audiences from coast to coast. He's performed over 300 shows and already has a multitude of accolades under his belt including being named the Shepherd Express 2017 'Best of Milwaukee' winner for 'Best Acoustic Musician' and a Wisconsin Area Music Industry nomination for 'Best New Artist' in 2016. He spent most of 2018 writing and recording the songs that comprise 'Love, Future You' with producer Bill Lefler (Ingrid Michaelson, Cary Brothers, Joshua Radin) and co-writers Kyler England and Garrison Starr. The collection of songs is powerhouse pop perfection that will have listeners hitting repeat again and again.
Tickets For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in WI Go Onsale Friday
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, December 14 for the triumphant return Milwaukee engagement at the Marcus Center. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America. To purchase tickets, visit MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com, call 414-273-7206 or visit the Marcus Center Box Office in person at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee. Groups 10 or more can purchase now and should call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x210 or x213. Ticket prices start at $45.00 and are subject to change. This engagement is part of the Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series.
Steering Committee Plans 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2018
The 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, coordinated by the MLK Steering Committee, will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. The program will begin at 1:00 PM in Uihlein Hall and highlight our youth who interpreted Dr. King's works through art, speech and writing contests.
2017 Marcus Prize Studio Offers Visions For Future Of Key Downtown Block
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2018
On December 12, the public will have an opportunity to view the results of this year's Marcus Prize architectural competition, which focused on developing a vision for the site of the current Marcus Center parking structure, incorporating the needs of the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, along with updated parking and additional space for the Marcus Center.
THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN Comes to the Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2018
Gather your girlfriends ladies! The Secret Comedy of Women-Girls Only, an original comedy that celebrates the honor, truth, humor and silliness of being female, will be at the Marcus Center from April 25-28.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Milwaukee Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Photo Flash: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL At First Stage
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2018
A fun, new musical adaptation of an audience favorite comes to First Stage this holiday season. Created by the talented husband/wife team of Jahnna Beecham (Playwright/Lyricist) and Malcolm Hillgartner (Composer/Lyricist) and based on the play by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL is filled with catchy,'60s-inspired original music and a delightful story that both young and old will enjoy.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Makes For A Merry Tradition At Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - December 06, 2018
Ebenezer Scrooge's story is ever familiar and warms the soul, and the Rep consistently delivers production value you can count on. Yet even knowing that this is a Christmas Carol steadfast and true, there's always something new to glean - whether it's actually new or just new to your memory.
BWW Review: Rom Com-esque TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS Rings in the Holidays at Next Act Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - December 04, 2018
Twelve (largely-failed) meet-cutes, four performers, two backup singers, and one very chatty partridge in a pear tree suffering from a year of aloneness. It's a different kind of Christmas show, to be sure. Simple in its premise and more of an introspective snapshot of one woman's life, rather than the sweeping "good will toward men" sentimentality that often accompanies such holiday fare.
The Celtic Tenors Present THE IRISH SONGBOOK At The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
The Marcus Center is thrilled to bring the Celtic Tenors Present: The Irish Songbook on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. Tickets are on sale now 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 should contact Groups Sales by calling 414-273-7121 x210 or x213. This performance is a Co-Presentation by the Alternative Concert Group and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Vote For The 2018 BWW Milwaukee Awards; Sunset Playhouse Leads Theatre of the Year!
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Milwaukee Rep Announces Cast of World Premiere MARK TWAIN'S RIVER OF SONG
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Mark Twain's River of Song, from the creators of The Rep's hit production Back Home Again: On the Road with John Denver Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman in the Stackner Cabaret, January 18 - March 17, 2019.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee present the Milwaukee engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts from February 12-17, 2019. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 30 at 10:00 am at the Marcus Center Box Office and can purchased in person 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 purchase NOW and SAVE by calling Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x210 or x213.
BWW Review: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Heralds Musical Humor & Joy at Milwaukee's First Stage
by Kelsey Lawler - November 28, 2018
'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' sets a merry tone for the holiday season - a season that, in the world of this Christmas pageant, challenges kids to focus on something other than just Santa and presents. The holiday season is all about renewed faith and finding something good and peace-willing to believe in. 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' reminds us of that, and such reminders are always a gift for kids young and old.
Milwaukee Rep Announces Return og Holiday Artisan Craft Fair
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater welcomes the public to celebrate the creativity of its staff at the Holiday Artisan Craft Fair. Join artisans from Props, Costumes, Marketing and Education Departments in Gallerie M of the InterContinental Hotel on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 11am to 7pm. Craft Fair favorites like handmade hats, scarves, needlework and  and handmade greeting cards will return alongside first time organic beard care items and other paper crafts.

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