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Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards; Next to Normal Leads Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Two Local Young Actresses Cast as 'Lulu' for WAITRESS in Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
The Tony nominated musical WAITRESS, which will make a stop at the Marcus Center for a one week only run on January 2-7, has cast two young area actresses to take on the role of 'Lulu' during the Milwaukee engagement.
MAJOR BARBARA Comes to theUWM Arts Center Gallery
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2017
Major Barbara is a classic dramatic comedy examining middle class values and pokes fun at the ways society approaches 'the war on poverty.' Written by Bernard Shaw, the play satirizes the issue by introducing an opinionated and politically active daughter at logger heads with her pragmatic and traditionalist father as they fight over the question: what is the right course of action?
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins 11/28 at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's hit new A Christmas Carol adaptation, written and directed 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. A Christmas Carol runs November 28 December 24, 2017 in the Historic Pabst Theater. It is a dazzling Christmas feast with enough theatrical goodies to fill any sized stocking hung by the chimney with care.
Donald And Donna Baumgartner Make $1.5 Million Gift To The Florentine Opera
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2017
Donald and Donna Baumgartner, long-time donors and champions of the arts in Milwaukee, have made a $1.5 million gift to the Florentine Opera Company. This gift will support the Company's nationally recognized Studio Artist program, which is in its tenth season. Moving forward, it will be named The Donald and Donna Baumgartner Studio Artist Program, in recognition of their generosity.
BWW Review: Beloved Family-Favorite ANNIE Delivers a Dose of Optimism at Milwaukee's Skylight Music Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - November 24, 2017
Waiting for the show to begin, dozens of families trickled into the Skylight's Cabot Theatre, toting little girls in their Sunday best. Eyes gleaming, some of them were lucky enough to snag a booster seat, while others hung over the orchestra railing to sneak a peek at the conductor during Annie's overture. I remember being that little girl myself. Cue the fond nostalgia.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards; All In's NEXT TO NORMAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Ella Kleefisch Named Rising Star for Musical MainStage Series at Sunset Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
Oconomowoc resident Ella Kleefisch has been named a Rising Star for Musical MainStage, a professional concert series at Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove.
Cabaret Series Returns To Skylight
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff today announced the return of cabaret performances to Skylight Music Theatre's Bar & Bistro. He also announced Allie Babich the winner of this year's Lee Dougherty Ross Debut Artist Award, which is given each season to recognize an up and coming actor who made his or her debut at Skylight Music Theatre.
Casting Announced for ANIMAL FARM and BLACK PEARL SINGS! at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the cast of George Orwell's Animal Farm and Frank Higgins' Black Pearl Sings!
Photo Flash: The Sun Comes Out at Skylight Music Theatre with ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Skylight Music Theatre today presents this holiday season's production of Annie. This seven-time Tony Award-winning musical runs from November 17 through December 23, 2017 in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
Greendale Community Theatre to Present [title of show] This January
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Join Greendale Community Theatre (GCT) as they take an inside look into the creative process of theatre with the hilarious one-act musical title of show .
Tickets on Sale Friday for SCHOOL OF ROCK at Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock The Musical is coming to Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on November 21-26. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 22 at 10 am.
Rob Colletti to Shred in SCHOOL OF ROCK at Marcus Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced casting has been finalized for the national tour of his high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical! The tour will make a stop in Milwaukee on November 21-26, 2017.
MYSO Announces 2016-17 Season Highlights At Annual Meeting
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
On Monday, November 13, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) held its Annual Meeting to share highlights of its 2016-17 season and to announce its Board of Directors for 2017-18.
Milwaukee Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Families Program to Benefit United Community Center
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2017
In fostering The Rep's mission of creating positive change in the community, the A Christmas Carol Families Program raises funds for underprivileged families during the holiday season. This year we are pleased to announce that families from the United Community Center, one of our Mpact Pillar Partners, will be the A Christmas Carol Families Program recipient.
BWW Review: The Heart-Pounding HOLMES & WATSON Brings Murder-Mystery Drama to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - November 20, 2017
Suspense, plot twists, believability, a dash of humor, a satisfying finale that's what successful murder-mysteries are made of. When a play possesses all of these hallmarks and even boasts the company of everyone's favorite detective, Sherlock Holmes, a surefire hit seems elementary, my dear Watson.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards; All In's NEXT TO NORMAL Leads as Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Cast, Creative Team Complete for ANNIE, Now Extended at Skylight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
The full cast, creative team and orchestra for the upcoming holiday production of Annie at Skylight Music Theatre was announced today by Skylight Artistic Director Ray Jivoff.
Photo Flash: First Look at HOLMES AND WATSON at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the Midwest Premiere of Holmes and Watson, by Jeffery Hatcher in the Quadracci Powerhouse, now through December 17. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Review: MURDER FOR TWO Delivers Laugh-Out-Loud Murder & Mayhem at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - November 16, 2017
Confession: They had to resuscitate me before I could write this post because I had died from laughter. Murder for Two, running now through January 14th, is a mix of music, murder, and mayhem - or as Joe Kinosian, the show's co-author and Milwaukee High School of the Arts alumnus, calls it: 'a love letter to musical theater, screwball comedy, and partnership.'
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL in Milwaukee On Sale This Friday!
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
Milwaukee is thrilled to announce WAITRESS will play the Marcus Center for a limited one week engagement on January 2-7, 2018.
HOLMES AND WATSON to Make Midwest Premiere Next Month at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the Midwest Premiere of Holmes and Watson, by Jeffery Hatcher in the Quadracci Powerhouse, November 14 December 17.
Photo Flash: Milwaukee Rep Kicks Off MURDER FOR TWO
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2017
Murder for Two is co-written and stars Milwaukee High School of the Arts Alumni Joe Kinosian (Murder for Two Off-Broadway at New World Stages) as The Suspects. Kinosian is a Milwaukee native and was introduced to theater as a child during a visit to The Rep. Kinosian's co-star in this murder mystery is Matt Edmonds (Theo Ubique's RENT) as Marcus Moscowicz.
Julie Andrews Tribute Returns to SideNotes Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2017
Back by popular demand, OUR FAVORITE THINGS, a retrospective of the incredible career of Dame Julie Andrews, will be presented December 13-17, 2017 in the SideNotes Cabaret at Sunset Playhouse. Featuring TARYN WHIPPLE and DON LOBACZ, the revue showcases music from MY FAIR LADY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, MARY POPPINS, and other Julie Andrews classics.

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