Milwaukee Rep Receives $1M Gift to Renovate Stackner Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced that it has received two major gifts totaling $1 million to help fund a complete renovation of the Stackner Cabaret. The generous gifts come from two longtime Rep supporters, including a $750,000 gift by former Board President Vince Martin and his wife Jan and a $250,000 gift from the Stackner Family Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced that it has received two major gifts totaling $1 million to help fund a complete renovation of the Stackner Cabaret. The generous gifts come from two longtime Rep supporters, including a $750,000 gift by former Board President Vince Martin and his wife Jan and a $250,000 gift from the Stackner Family Foundation.
Tickets on Sale Friday for SCHOOL OF ROCK at Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 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.
Photo Flash: Meet the March Sisters in LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Lake Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, follow the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, follow the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself.
Performers Announced for LAKE COUNTRY SINGS DISNEY Benefit
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Lake Country Playhouse announced the performer line up for its annual benefit concert, Lake Country Sings..., this year featuring the magical music of Walt Disney. This one night only benefit event showcases tunes from more than 20 Disney favorites sung by nearly 50 of Lake Country's greatest talents. Lake Country Sings Disney is directed by LCP veteran Nate C. Adams, with music direction by Jim Van Deusen.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Lake Country Playhouse announced the performer line up for its annual benefit concert, Lake Country Sings..., this year featuring the magical music of Walt Disney. This one night only benefit event showcases tunes from more than 20 Disney favorites sung by nearly 50 of Lake Country's greatest talents. Lake Country Sings Disney is directed by LCP veteran Nate C. Adams, with music direction by Jim Van Deusen.
Billy McGuigan's ROCK SHOW Comes to the Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
Part rock concert...part rock tribute...all rock n' roll. Billy McGuigan's Rock Show combines these elements to create a high-engergy show featuring the greatest music ever made from the 50's, 60's and 70's!
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
Part rock concert...part rock tribute...all rock n' roll. Billy McGuigan's Rock Show combines these elements to create a high-engergy show featuring the greatest music ever made from the 50's, 60's and 70's!
Talent Search Continues with 19 Local Acts Advancing to The Finals
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2017
The final round of Overture's Rising Stars, The Finals, is open to the public and will be held in the historic Capitol Theater on Sat., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. with each of the advancing acts performing in front of a live audience and judges Barbara Bolan, Clyde Mayberry, DJ Pain 1, Jessica Lanius, Scott O'Donnel. Hosted by Tim Sauers, Overture's vice president of programming and community engagement, the ceremony will include a performance by Lost Lakes, featuring Overture's 2014 Rising Star winner Corey Mathew Hart and Paul Mitch. Tickets ($10-15) are available at overture.org, 608.258.4141, or at Overture's ticket office at 201 State Street.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2017
The final round of Overture's Rising Stars, The Finals, is open to the public and will be held in the historic Capitol Theater on Sat., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. with each of the advancing acts performing in front of a live audience and judges Barbara Bolan, Clyde Mayberry, DJ Pain 1, Jessica Lanius, Scott O'Donnel. Hosted by Tim Sauers, Overture's vice president of programming and community engagement, the ceremony will include a performance by Lost Lakes, featuring Overture's 2014 Rising Star winner Corey Mathew Hart and Paul Mitch. Tickets ($10-15) are available at overture.org, 608.258.4141, or at Overture's ticket office at 201 State Street.
Photo Flash: Milwaukee Rep's SOUVENIR Tells the Tale of Florence Foster Jenkins
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater begins the 2017/18 Season with Souvenir, a charming musical comedy beginning performances September 8 - November 5 in the Stackner Cabaret. Directed by Milwaukee Native Laura Braza (Grounded), Souvenir stars Marguerite Willbanks Beauty and the Beast) as Florence Foster Jenkins and Jack Forbes Wilson (Liberace!) as Cosme? McMoon.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater begins the 2017/18 Season with Souvenir, a charming musical comedy beginning performances September 8 - November 5 in the Stackner Cabaret. Directed by Milwaukee Native Laura Braza (Grounded), Souvenir stars Marguerite Willbanks Beauty and the Beast) as Florence Foster Jenkins and Jack Forbes Wilson (Liberace!) as Cosme? McMoon.
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Returns to The Stackner Cabaret at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's previously announced World Premiere of Mark Twain's River of Song by Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman in the Stackner Cabaret will be postponed due to unforeseen performer conflicts.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's previously announced World Premiere of Mark Twain's River of Song by Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman in the Stackner Cabaret will be postponed due to unforeseen performer conflicts.
SOUVENIR Starts This September at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater begins the 2017/18 Season with Souvenir, a charming musical comedy beginning performances September 8 - November 5 in the Stackner Cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater begins the 2017/18 Season with Souvenir, a charming musical comedy beginning performances September 8 - November 5 in the Stackner Cabaret.
2017/18 Professional Training Institute Ensemble Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the 2017/18 Professional Training Institute (PTI) ensemble, an advanced actor training program for students in 8th-12th grade who may have an interest in pursuing a career as a professional theater artist. The 2017/18 PTI ensemble includes Elliott Brotherhood, Juliana Garcia-Malacara-Flynn, Lindsay Gleason, Durran Goodwin Jr., Kamani Graham, Meguire Hennes, Nathan Kabara, Maricella Kessenich, Logan Muñoz, Bradley Nowacek, Reese Parish, Dominic Schiro, Payton Elizabeth Stovall, Kenyon Terrell, Saleaqua Winston, and Mainyia Xiong. These sixteen students hailing from fourteen different high schools will receive free training from some of the top theater professionals in the world, culminating in a capstone summer performance where they will be employed as paid, professional actors.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the 2017/18 Professional Training Institute (PTI) ensemble, an advanced actor training program for students in 8th-12th grade who may have an interest in pursuing a career as a professional theater artist. The 2017/18 PTI ensemble includes Elliott Brotherhood, Juliana Garcia-Malacara-Flynn, Lindsay Gleason, Durran Goodwin Jr., Kamani Graham, Meguire Hennes, Nathan Kabara, Maricella Kessenich, Logan Muñoz, Bradley Nowacek, Reese Parish, Dominic Schiro, Payton Elizabeth Stovall, Kenyon Terrell, Saleaqua Winston, and Mainyia Xiong. These sixteen students hailing from fourteen different high schools will receive free training from some of the top theater professionals in the world, culminating in a capstone summer performance where they will be employed as paid, professional actors.
Black Violin CLASSIC BOOM Tour Comes to Milwaukee
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Black Violin has announced their US Classical Boom Tour, which kicks off on Aug. 23 in Martha's Vineyard, MA. The 29 market tour is a follow up to the successful Unity tour, which saw 28 sold-out public performances. The tour will make a stop in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center on Saturday, October 28 for one performance only at 7:30 pm. Tickets are currently on sale at the Marcus Center Box Office and can be purchased in person at 929 North Water Street, by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at Ticketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org. Groups 10 or more including student groups should call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x201 or x213. This special event is presented by the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Black Arts MKE.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Black Violin has announced their US Classical Boom Tour, which kicks off on Aug. 23 in Martha's Vineyard, MA. The 29 market tour is a follow up to the successful Unity tour, which saw 28 sold-out public performances. The tour will make a stop in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center on Saturday, October 28 for one performance only at 7:30 pm. Tickets are currently on sale at the Marcus Center Box Office and can be purchased in person at 929 North Water Street, by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at Ticketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org. Groups 10 or more including student groups should call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 x201 or x213. This special event is presented by the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Black Arts MKE.
Marquette Theatre Presents WORKING
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Marquette Theatre will present Working at the Evan P. & Marion Helfaer Theatre Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, and Oct. 4-8. As tribute to the American workforce, Working shines the spotlight on everyday workers.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Marquette Theatre will present Working at the Evan P. & Marion Helfaer Theatre Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, and Oct. 4-8. As tribute to the American workforce, Working shines the spotlight on everyday workers.
Jill Anna Ponasik Named Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Associate
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff today announced that Jill Anna Ponasik will join Skylight as Artistic Associate effective Sept. 5, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff today announced that Jill Anna Ponasik will join Skylight as Artistic Associate effective Sept. 5, 2017.
Ayad Akhtar's THE WHO & THE WHAT to Begin This Fall at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The Who & The What, a brilliant new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar in the Stiemke Studio beginning September 27 through November 5.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The Who & The What, a brilliant new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar in the Stiemke Studio beginning September 27 through November 5.
Milwaukee Musician Derek Sallmann to Release Lyric Video Today
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017
Milwaukee musician Derek Sallmann (A recent Wisconsin Area Music Industry nominee for 'Best New Artist') is determined to get his music heard.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2017
Milwaukee musician Derek Sallmann (A recent Wisconsin Area Music Industry nominee for 'Best New Artist') is determined to get his music heard.
Milwaukee Musician Derek Sallmann to Release Lyric Video 8/29
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2017
Milwaukee musician Derek Sallmann (A recent Wisconsin Area Music Industry nominee for 'Best New Artist') is determined to get his music heard.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2017
Milwaukee musician Derek Sallmann (A recent Wisconsin Area Music Industry nominee for 'Best New Artist') is determined to get his music heard.
GUYS AND DOLLS Starts Performances 9/19 at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Guys and Dolls, a Tony Award-winning musical in the intimate Quadracci Powerhouse this September 19 - October 29.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Guys and Dolls, a Tony Award-winning musical in the intimate Quadracci Powerhouse this September 19 - October 29.
Rob Colletti to Shred in SCHOOL OF ROCK at Marcus Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 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.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 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.
Skylight Music Theatre Presents HOT MIKADO
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017
Skylight Music Theatre opens the 2017-18 season with Hot Mikado, a swinging version of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic masterpiece The Mikado, running Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 15, 2017 in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2017
Skylight Music Theatre opens the 2017-18 season with Hot Mikado, a swinging version of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic masterpiece The Mikado, running Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 15, 2017 in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee.
Deadline for International Multi-Genre Guitar Competition Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2017
Guitar players of all ages have until May 31, 2017, to apply for a chance to win their share of $32,000 in prize money as part of the fifth annual international Wilson Center Guitar Festival taking place August 17-19, 2017, at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Wilson Center) in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2017
Guitar players of all ages have until May 31, 2017, to apply for a chance to win their share of $32,000 in prize money as part of the fifth annual international Wilson Center Guitar Festival taking place August 17-19, 2017, at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Wilson Center) in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Deadline for International Multi-Genre Guitar Competition Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017
Guitar players of all ages have until May 31, 2017, to apply for a chance to win their share of $32,000 in prize money as part of the fifth annual international Wilson Center Guitar Festival taking place August 17-19, 2017, at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Wilson Center) in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017
Guitar players of all ages have until May 31, 2017, to apply for a chance to win their share of $32,000 in prize money as part of the fifth annual international Wilson Center Guitar Festival taking place August 17-19, 2017, at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Wilson Center) in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Shank Hall Welcomes France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concert!
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
On Sunday September 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin fans are excited to welcome France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan in concert at Shank Hall - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour! Winner of the Independent Music Award, in the Live Performance Album category for his latest triple live album 'Encore' (2014), 'Rose d'Or' of the Montreux Festival for his first album, 'Pres de Paris' (Switzerland, 1976), 'Best World Music Guitar Player ' by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine (USA, 2008), Bensusan is recognized as one of the premier musicians of our time.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
On Sunday September 3, Milwaukee, Wisconsin fans are excited to welcome France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan in concert at Shank Hall - as part of the 30 date Fall leg of his 2017 USA Tour! Winner of the Independent Music Award, in the Live Performance Album category for his latest triple live album 'Encore' (2014), 'Rose d'Or' of the Montreux Festival for his first album, 'Pres de Paris' (Switzerland, 1976), 'Best World Music Guitar Player ' by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine (USA, 2008), Bensusan is recognized as one of the premier musicians of our time.
Ko-Thi Dance Company presents M'BEMBA BANGOURA
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
Ko-Thi Dance Company kicks off its 49th season with a Master Teacher Artist Residency taught by renowned dancer and musician M'Bemba Bangoura at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 6th.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
Ko-Thi Dance Company kicks off its 49th season with a Master Teacher Artist Residency taught by renowned dancer and musician M'Bemba Bangoura at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 6th.
Marcus Center-Central Park Revisits The Music of Bocelli
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
On September 16th , 2011 the Great Lawn of Central Park was filled with 60,000 adoring fans of one the most beloved tenors of all time, Andrea Bocelli. Accompanied by the New York Philharmonic under the direction of the great Alan Gilbert, not even the rains of Hurricane Maria could dampen this spectacular night of music. Joined by some of the biggest stars of both the pop and classical music scenes, the night was bursting with the sounds of Bocelli's treasured hits. A "pop culture extravaganza", Bocelli, along with Celine Dion, Tony Bennet, Chriss Botti, Bryn Terfl (and many others) transformed one of the most remarkable and renowned urban parks into the grandest of Opera houses, the most opulent of theatre venues, and the flashiest of concert arenas, in an evening that exemplified the magic of New York City and the great Central Park concert series.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2017
On September 16th , 2011 the Great Lawn of Central Park was filled with 60,000 adoring fans of one the most beloved tenors of all time, Andrea Bocelli. Accompanied by the New York Philharmonic under the direction of the great Alan Gilbert, not even the rains of Hurricane Maria could dampen this spectacular night of music. Joined by some of the biggest stars of both the pop and classical music scenes, the night was bursting with the sounds of Bocelli's treasured hits. A "pop culture extravaganza", Bocelli, along with Celine Dion, Tony Bennet, Chriss Botti, Bryn Terfl (and many others) transformed one of the most remarkable and renowned urban parks into the grandest of Opera houses, the most opulent of theatre venues, and the flashiest of concert arenas, in an evening that exemplified the magic of New York City and the great Central Park concert series.
SOUVENIR Starts This September at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater begins the 2017/18 Season with Souvenir, a charming musical comedy beginning performances September 8 - November 5 in the Stackner Cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater begins the 2017/18 Season with Souvenir, a charming musical comedy beginning performances September 8 - November 5 in the Stackner Cabaret.
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