My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

MILWAUKEE THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 7

Photos: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Photos: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2025
Romeo and Juliet is now being presented at Milwaukee Rep.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep

by Cathy Jakicic — March 2, 2025
Moving Shakespeare’s classic plays to different, usually more modern, environs is not new — and doesn’t always make the transition with losing something in translation, but the Milwaukee Rep’s “Romeo and Juliet” — presented in Appalachian dress and accented with bluegrass, folk and cou
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Playwrights for 11th Annual Br!NK New Play Festiva

Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Playwrights for 11th Annual Br!NK New Play Festival

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2025
Renaissance Theaterworks will present the eleventh annual Br!NK New Play Festival on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Baumgartner Center for Dance.
Video: First Look at THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Video: First Look at THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2025
Take a first look at Jason Robert Brown's 'The Last Five Years!' See why this this modern masterpiece will tug at your heartstrings with ballads of every shade that explore the joy and thrill of romance.
TO CATCH A THIEF World Premiere to be Presented at Skylight Music Theatre

TO CATCH A THIEF World Premiere to be Presented at Skylight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2025
Skylight Music Theatre will debut the world premiere, staged concert reading of the new musical To Catch a Thief.
Cast Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET At Milwaukee Rep

Cast Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET At Milwaukee Rep

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the final show in its 2024/25 Season, the Tony Award-winning hit Million Dollar Quartet.
RIDE THE CYCLONE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) Comes to First Stage

RIDE THE CYCLONE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) Comes to First Stage

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
First Stage will invite audiences to buckle up for a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived in RIDE THE CYCLONE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION), a Young Company Performance Project.
Renaissance Theaterworks To Produce BUYER & CELLAR, by Jonathan Tolins

Renaissance Theaterworks To Produce BUYER & CELLAR, by Jonathan Tolins

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2025
Renaissance Theaterworks will conclude their 32nd season with a one-actor comedy, BUYER & CELLAR by Jonathan Tolins, March 23rd - April 13th with preview performances on March 21st and 22nd.
Review: RUSALKA at Milwaukee Opera Theatre

Review: RUSALKA at Milwaukee Opera Theatre

by Cathy Jakicic — February 16, 2025
RUSALKA dives back into the rich waters of a successful collaboration
THE CRAIC Makes History at the Stackner Cabaret

THE CRAIC Makes History at the Stackner Cabaret

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2025
The World Premiere of The Craic created by Artistic Director Mark Clements and Deanie Vallone has officially become the best-selling show in Stackner Cabaret history.
ESPEJOS: CLEAN to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Spring

ESPEJOS: CLEAN to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Spring

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2025
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present Espejos: Clean, the final production in the Stiemke Studio before it undergoes it’s complete renovation and reopens next year as the new Herro-Franke Studio Theater in the Associated Bank Theater Center.
Cast Set for THE LAST FIVE YEARS At Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Cast Set for THE LAST FIVE YEARS At Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2025
​Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present The Last Five Years by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown this spring.
FINDING NEMO to be Presented at First Stage in March

FINDING NEMO to be Presented at First Stage in March

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2025
First Stage will present the beloved 2003 classic on stage: Disney & Pixar's FINDING NEMO, Theater for Young Audiences version.
Review: FIRST STAGE's Empowering New Musical EMILY SONG & THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

Review: FIRST STAGE's Empowering New Musical EMILY SONG & THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

by Kelsey Lawler — February 4, 2025
Emily Song is a supernatural coming-of-age story in the vein of Percy Jackson.
Video: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep in Rehearsal

Video: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep in Rehearsal

by Blair Ingenthron — February 1, 2025
Rehearsals are now underway for Romeo and Juliet at Milwaukee Rep.
Door Shakespeare Joins Door County Reads

Door Shakespeare Joins Door County Reads

by BWW News Desk — January 31, 2025
As part of the Door County Library’s Winter Reading Festival, Door Shakespeare will present a staged reading of “Goodview Poetry”, by Kaeden Dirksen.
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team Of FRANKENSTEIN!

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team Of FRANKENSTEIN!

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2025
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production, Frankenstein: The Musical, based on the classic novel by Mary Shelley.
COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Milwaukee Rep 2025/26 Season

COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Milwaukee Rep 2025/26 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2025
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed its inaugural season of the Associated Bank Theater Center, its new home for entertaining, provoking, and engaging theater.
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Milwaukee Chamber Theater

Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Milwaukee Chamber Theater

by Cathy Jakicic — January 27, 2025
What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of A Doll's House at Milwaukee Chamber Theater? Read the review here and learn more about Milwaukee Chamber Theater's production.
Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Milwaukee Rep

Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Milwaukee Rep

by Cathy Jakicic — January 26, 2025
The Woman in Black brings chills and humor in rare 'horror' production.
Review: Musical THE CRAIC is Snug Irish Fun at MILWAUKEE REP

Review: Musical THE CRAIC is Snug Irish Fun at MILWAUKEE REP

by Kelsey Lawler — January 24, 2025
To say The Milwaukee Rep’s The Craic is good fun would be redundant.
Marcus Performing Arts Center to Receive $35,000 Grant from the National Endowment fo

Marcus Performing Arts Center to Receive $35,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2025
The ​Marcus Performing Arts Center has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a $35,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its MPAC Presents programming.
Review: JULIET & ROMEO is a Rom-Com Reimagining at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

Review: JULIET & ROMEO is a Rom-Com Reimagining at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

by Kelsey Lawler — January 21, 2025
What if Romeo & Juliet was a rom com complete with time travel, musical numbers, and duels fought over pizza toppings? That’s what we get with the world premiere of Juliet & Romeo: A New Musical, now on stage at Milwaukee’s Skylight Music Theatre.
Over Our Head Players to Hold Auditions for RIDE THE CYCLONE

Over Our Head Players to Hold Auditions for RIDE THE CYCLONE

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2025
The Over Our Head Players will be holding open auditions for the musical Ride The Cyclone.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards

by BWW Awards — January 17, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Videos