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Milwaukee Rep Hosts Free Stackner Cabaret Preview At Colectivo Back Room
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater partners with Colectivo Coffee to present two free concerts to showcase the Stackner Cabaret Season in the Back Room at Colectivo Prospect (2211 N. Prospect Ave) on Saturday, October 13, 2018 and Saturday, February 9, 2019 at noon.
Katherine Thomas Joins Cast Of THE ALL NIGHT STRUT!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to welcome Katherine Thomas to the cast of the The All Night Strut! running November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019 in the Stackner Cabaret.
Nominations Now Open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 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.
Photo Flash: First Look at GUARDS AT THE TAJ at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the gripping historical drama Guards at the Taj by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) starring Owa'Ais Azeem (The Rep's The Invisible Hand) as Babur and Yousof Sultani (Chicago Shakespeare's Othello) as Hamayun running this September 26 - November 4, 2018 in the Stiemke Studio.
GUARDS AT THE TAJ Begins At Milwaukee Rep Today
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Stiemke Studio Season opens with the gripping historical drama Guards at the Taj by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) starring Owais Ahmed (The Rep's The Invisible Hand) as Babur and Yousof Sultani (Chicago Shakespeare's Othello) as Hamayun this September 26 - November 4, 2018.
Josh Gates to Appear at Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Adventurer, television personality, and author Josh Gates is the host and executive producer of the new Travel Channel series, Expedition Unknown and he is coming to the Marcus Center on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces New Weekend Cabaret Series And 'One Night Only' Salon Series
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff today announced two new music series as part of Skylight's commitment to the full spectrum of music theatre.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sale And VIP Walk-on Guest Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
For one day only, Monday, September 24, save up to 25% off of tickets to Milwaukee's favorite holiday tradition,  A Christmas Carol, using promo code DICKENS. The Rep's hit A Christmas Carol adaptation, written by Artistic Director Mark Clements, is a tale of love, hope and redemption with just the right blend of beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets and eye-popping special effects. It is a dazzling Christmas feast with enough theatrical goodies to fill any sized stocking hung by the chimney with care.  Tickets can be purchased online starting at 7am on Monday, September 24 at www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by calling The Rep's Ticket Office at starting at 9am 414-224-9490 or in-person at 108 East Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee to take advantage of this one day offer.  A Christmas Carol runs November 27 - December 24, 2018 in the historic Pabst Theater. 
Josh Gates Presents An Evening Of Ghosts, Monsters, And Tales Of Adventure!
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
Adventurer, television personality, and author JOSH GATES is the host and executive producer of the new Travel Channel series, Expedition Unknown.  The show takes viewers around the world and off the map for thrilling investigations into history's most iconic legends. From Amelia Earhart to lost Incan cities, Gates travels to some of the most remote corners of the planet in immersive, hilarious, and nail-biting journeys of discovery. The series blends his unique brand of humor with a passion for exploration. 
The Marcus Center Hosts ROCKTOBERFEST During Doors Open Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
New this year, Rocktoberfest, will feature local, indie-rock bands of Milwaukee on Saturday, September 22 from 12:00 pm-7:00 pm. Following your Doors Open tour of the Marcus Center, enjoy live music at the Marcus Center's outdoor Peck Pavilion with FREE ADMISSION.
Renaissance Theaterworks Hosts National Statera Theatre Conference In Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Milwaukee's only professional theater company dedicated to improving gender parity in the arts, Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW), partners with the Statera Foundation to bring the National Statera Conference (StateraConIII) to Milwaukee this October 4 - 7, 2018 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's main campus.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one week run in 2016 returns to Milwaukee for a limited engagement January 2-6, 2019 at the Marcus Center. Single tickets will go on sale Friday, September 28 at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available at the Marcus Center box office (929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee), all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting MarcusCenter.org, or by calling 414-273-7206. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed NOW by calling 414-273-7121 x210 or x213. This engagement comes to Milwaukee as part of the Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series.
VIDEO: Get A First Look at Milwaukee Rep's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Alan Henry - September 18, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater kicks off the 65th Anniversary Season with the four-time Tony Award- winning musical In the Heights with the music and lyrics by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes. Tickets start as low as $26.50 and can be purchased at www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by calling the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 or in person at 108 E. Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee. In the Heights runs September 18 - October 28, 2018 in the Quadracci Powerhouse.
WCT Presents PIX Flix: Ghostbusters
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 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. The theatre will have Pop's Kettle Corn, cookies, pretzels, beef sticks, beer, wine, soda, water, and a variety of hot drinks at our concession stand!
WCT Presents DISABILITY: THE EVOLUTION
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 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.
IN THE HEIGHTS Begins Sept 18 At Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  presents In the Heights, the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda in the Quadracci Powerhouse this September 18 - October 28, 2018.
Street Scenes Presents TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Street Scenes presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks. It will open at the new Chapel Theatre in Milwaukie on November 9th and it will run through December 1st.
All In Productions Announces HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2018
All In Productions, a Milwaukee-based theatre company dedicated to working primarily with, and providing paying opportunities to, local and homegrown artists to produce professional quality theatre, announced its next production will be Hedwig and the Angry Inch, running at Next Act Theatre from September 6 to 15.
BWW Review: One Dazzling Star Sings Five Legendary Divas in SONGS FOR NOBODIES at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - September 11, 2018
Would you believe that one woman could embody the likes of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holliday, and Maria Callas? Milwaukee Rep alum and diva in her own right, Bethany Thomas, does just that.
'TWAS THE MONTH BEFORE CHRISTMAS Comes To The Marcus Center's Wilson Theater At Vogel Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
Off Broadway at the Marcus Center is excited to have Milwaukee actor and playwright Doug Jarecki's 'Twas The Month Before Christmas at the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for a limited engagement on November 28-December 2. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 14 at 12:00 pm and are available at the Marcus Center Box Office. Tickets can be 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 should call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x210 or x213.
LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL To Be Presented By Marquette Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2018
Marquette Theatre will present Little Women The Musical at the Evan P. & Marion Helfaer Theatre, Sept. 29-30, Oct. 3-5, and Oct. 7.  
Newly Renovated Stackner Cabaret Opens At Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2018
After years of planning, months of construction and $1.75million  later, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is set to reopen the newly renovated Stackner Cabaret today, September 7, 2018 in conjunction with the start of the 65th Anniversary Season with American Premiere of Songs for Nobodies by Joanna Murray-Smith starring the incomparable Bethany Thomas.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! Comes To The Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
The completely original new musical Something Rotten!, originally directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Tony Award nominees Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, opens at the Marcus Center on October 16-21.
All In Productions Announces HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018
All In Productions, a Milwaukee-based theatre company dedicated to working primarily with, and providing paying opportunities to, local and homegrown artists to produce professional quality theatre, announced its next production will be Hedwig and the Angry Inch, running at Next Act Theatre from September 6 to 15.
Newly Renovated Stackner Cabaret Opens At Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2018
After years of planning, months of construction and $1.75million  later, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is set to reopen the newly renovated Stackner Cabaret on Friday, September 7, 2018 in conjunction with the start of the 65th Anniversary Season with American Premiere of Songs for Nobodies by Joanna Murray-Smith starring the incomparable Bethany Thomas.

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