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One-Man Star Wars Trilogy Will Take Starlight Indoors Audiences On Trip To A Galaxy Far, Far Away
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2018
Created and brought to life on stage by Canadian actor Charles Ross, One-Man Star Wars Trilogy is just what it seems - a live solo performance of the original trilogy of Star Wars movies (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi)! The multi-talented Ross stuns audiences by singlehandedly playing all the characters, singing the music, flying the ships, fighting the battles and condensing the Star Wars plots into just over 60 minutes of live entertainment.
BWW Review: THE CONSTRUCTIVISTS Bring Gruesome & Gripping Storytelling to Milwaukee with THE PILLOWMAN
by Kelsey Lawler - November 02, 2018
McDonagh will leave behind a macabre masterwork in The Pillowman, and the Constructivists company can live easy, knowing they did his work justice.
One-Man Stranger Things Parody Is Coming To Marcus Center's Wilson Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2018
Stranger Things burst into popular consciousness in July 2016, referencing 80s movies, kid culture, the supernatural and Eggo waffles. Charles Ross and TJ Dawe grew up in the 80s, addicted to adventure movies, and went on to co-create a series of one-man parody shows of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Batman, which continue to tour the world. One Man Stranger Things: A Parody will recreate and spoof season one of Stranger Things, reminding audiences why they loved it! Prepare to turn the upside-down upside down.
John Mellencamp Announces Tour Stop in Green Bay this April
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2018
JOHN MELLENCAMP announced today additional dates to the 2019 tour of "The John Mellencamp Show" which will feature the rock icon's classics plus some new material. Being hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music's most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp has added an additional 13 dates to his 2019 tour. The news follows his previously announced dates, which will kick off with a sold out show in his home state of Indiana on February 7, 2019 and continue through April 30, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Produced by AEG Presents, "The John Mellencamp Show" will start promptly at 8pm and will not have an opening act.  Every ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of Mellencamp's forthcoming album "Other People's Stuff" set for release this December by Republic Records. 
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Begins Nov 13 At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a contemporary twist based on a beloved classic in the Quadracci Powerhouse November 13 - December 16, 2018.
First Stage Announces Complete Casting For Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly. This will be the first full-length musical First Stage has produced, performing at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater January 11 - February 24, 2019. First Stage productions are typically cast with two Young Performer casts; this production will feature two Young Performer casts, with three Young Performers who alternate playing the title role of Matilda. Artistic Director Jeff Frank will direct this production of MATILDA The Musical, Director of Artistic Operations Jeff Schaetzke serves as Music Director and Milwaukee Ballet's Michael and Jayne Pink will choreograph. Presented by the Molitor Foundation.
Milwaukee Ballet Stages World-Famous DRACULA Halloween Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2018
Milwaukee Ballet opens their 2018-19 season with Michael Pink's world-renowned Dracula, just in time for Halloween. The production will run Oct. 25-28, 2018 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! Begins Nov. 9 at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The All Night Strut!, an energy-filled musical revue in the Stackner Cabaret November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019.
A Soulful Christmas With Local Musician, Chris Crain, Comes To The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
The Marcus Center is excited to have Chris Crain return to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall this holiday season with A Soulful Christmas on Saturday, December 22 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 26 at 12:00 pm 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 engagement is presented as part of the Marcus Center Presents series and is sponsored by The Fitz at the Ambassador Hotel.
Chicago Actors Collaborate On Short Horror Film, 'Abra Macabre!'
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2018
Green Shirt Studio alumni Billy Baraw and Benjamin A. Eisner, along with Green Shirt instructor and co-founder Sommer Austin, are collaborating with Knitted Heart Productions in Milwaukee to produce the short film, Abra Macabre!, written and directed by Eisner, slated to begin filming this winter in Cedarburg, WI.
One Week Left To Submit Nominations for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Milwaukee Ballet Stages World-Famous DRACULA Halloween Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Milwaukee Ballet opens their 2018-19 season with Michael Pink's world-renowned Dracula, just in time for Halloween. The production will run Oct. 25-28, 2018 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
The Second City Hits The Road With Their Latest Revue MADE IN AMERICA (SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED)
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2018
A certified American comedy institution since 1959, The Second City's laughs are 100% USA-made in this latest take on our great, big dysfunctional nation! The lauded company is sending satire down the conveyor belt and celebrating what makes us all tick in a hilarious revue that will leave you breathlessly ready to face the future...and all its loose screws.
BWW Review: Irish Tale OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Quietly Charms at Next Act Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - October 18, 2018
This is a story of family and feeling, with a fanciful little twist. Go if you like the thought of pondering the boxes we put ourselves in-what we believe can or can't be true for us, based on imaginary constructs. Outside Mullingar dares us to challenge those boxes and live knowing that "Life is here! We name it!"
BWW Review: Shakespeare Meets Musical Theater in SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The Marcus Center
by Kelsey Lawler - October 17, 2018
A delightful, dazzling escape filled with corseted girls in golden tap shoes, The Bard on air guitar, and a big ol' wink to the audience before launching knowingly into any musical encore. If serious theater is your only joy, then you will find little of it here; playfulness and jokes made of delicious low-hanging fruit rule in 'Something Rotten.'
The Waukesha Civic Theatre Presents PEE WEE PLAYERS: MONSTER MASH
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents Pee Wee Players: The Monster Mash! on October 27, 2018 from 9:00-11:00 am.Prepare for a Saturday morning of singing, dancing, and imagination.
Waukesha Civic Theatre Announces PIX FLIX: North By Northwest
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Once a month, for only $5 a ticket, come see a movie in this historic building! All movies 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! 
Photo Flash: NATE THE GREAT Comes to Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
From the creators of JUST A LITTLE CRITTER MUSICAL, (2015/16), NATE THE GREAT makes its world premiere at First Stage and kicks off an exciting season of musicals. Junior Detective Nate the Great, already one of the world's greatest detectives while still in grade school, is almost never baffled by anything - that is, until his friend Annie's painting goes missing. Armed with an appetite for justice and pancakes, Nate vows to come to the bottom of this perplexing elementary school mystery in this world premiere musical!
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Nine Performances Added To HAIRSPRAY
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
Skylight Music Theatre today announced that due to overwhelming demand, nine additional performances have been added to Skylight's holiday show, Hairspray. The show, which opens Friday, November 16 will now run through Sunday, December 30, 2018 with special early bird and family-friendly performance times added throughout the run.  
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH I'M IN THERAPY! Comes To MKE This October
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
The international comedy hit My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!, featuring actor & comedian Peter J. Fogel, announced it will be coming to Milwaukee's Broadway Theatre Center in the historic Third Ward, October 10-28, 2018.
IN THE HEIGHTS Becomes Bestselling Musical In Milwaukee Rep History
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
The sizzling Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has become the bestselling musical in Milwaukee Repertory Theater history, surpassing the record held by Ragtime in the 2013/14 Season. Now running through October 28, 2018 in the Quadracci Powerhouse, In the Heights is a musical filled with hip-hop beats, salsa and Latin soul featuring a cast of more than 20 of the country's most talented Latinx performers.
BWW Previews: Milwaukee Opera Theatre's ANTIOLOGY Comes to Boswell Books
by Kelsey Lawler - October 08, 2018
In the slew of vibrant, singular experiences that the MOT has put forth in recent years, Antiology is shaping up to join the ranks of greatness.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Skylight Music Theatre 's PIPPIN
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Skylight Music Theatre Artistic's Pippin, running September 21 through October 7 in Skylight's beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Check out the video below!
BWW Review: PIPPIN Does Its Magic at the Skylight Music Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - October 05, 2018
What the Skylight brings to Stephen Schwartz's already glorious music and lyrics is a cast and creative team brimming with sheer brilliance.
WCT Presents DISABILITY: THE EVOLUTION
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
The Waukesha Civic Theatre presents disABILITY: The Evolution, running October 4 - 7, 2018. While the Broadway hit 'Hamilton' explored the founding fathers of American Experience, this show explores the history of the human experience of disability from the dawn of recorded history is set to music with a whimsical cast of characters.

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