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BWW Review: 5 Reasons to Fly to TINKER BELL at Milwaukee's First Stage

BWW Review: 5 Reasons to Fly to TINKER BELL at Milwaukee's First Stage

by Kelsey Lawler — May 1, 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.
Photo Flash: First Look at TINKER BELL at First Stage

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.
RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash Jas Extended Through June 9 At Milwaukee Rep

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.
Nominations For The Martha Richards Visionary Woman In Leadership Award Close On Apri

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.
The Airmen of Note of the United States Air Force Perform Free Concert May 1

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.
BWW Review: Uplifting EVERY BRILLIANT THING Shines at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

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.
First Stage Presents TINKER BELL, A Family-Friendly Adventure To Neverland

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.
Milwaukee Rep Seeks Young Performers for A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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.
BWW Review: THE KING AND I Does Justice to a Classic at Milwaukee's Marcus Center

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

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 9, 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

Sunset Playhouse Announces 2019-2020 Sidenotes Cabaret Season

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2019
Sunset Playhouse has announced six original productions to be offered as part of its 2019-2020 SideNotes Cabaret Series.
BWW Review: Exuberant LAMBARENA Blends African & Classical Dance at the Milwaukee Bal

BWW Review: Exuberant LAMBARENA Blends African & Classical Dance at the Milwaukee Ballet

by Kelsey Lawler — April 5, 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.
Skylight Music Theatre Extends KISS ME, KATE; Full Cast and Creative

Skylight Music Theatre Extends KISS ME, KATE; Full Cast and Creative

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2019
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for Kiss Me, Kate, plus a one-week extension.
Milwaukee Ballet Hosts an African Dance Class for the Community

Milwaukee Ballet Hosts an African Dance Class for the Community

by Kelsey Lawler — April 3, 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.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces Its 2019/20 Season

Milwaukee's First Stage Announces Its 2019/20 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 2, 2019
First Stage is delighted to announce its upcoming 2019/20 season.
BWW Review: Intimate TO FALL IN LOVE Makes Midwest Premiere at The Constructivists

BWW Review: Intimate TO FALL IN LOVE Makes Midwest Premiere at The Constructivists

by Kelsey Lawler — April 1, 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.
BWW Review: World Premiere ANNIE JUMP AND THE LIBRARY OF HEAVEN Brings Young-Adult Sc

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.
NNPN Rolling World Premiere Of ANNIE JUMP AND THE LIBRARY OF HEAVEN Begins This Week

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.
Milwaukee Rep Hosts Prop Sale

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.
5 Reasons to Jump Up for ANNIE JUMP at Milwaukee's Renaissance Theaterworks

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.
Milwaukee Rep's TWO TRAINS RUNNING Begins April 16

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

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

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

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.
BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN Comes To Milwaukee's First Stage

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.

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