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BWW Review: Savor Skylight's Exceptional SWEENEY TODD

BWW Review: Savor Skylight's Exceptional SWEENEY TODD

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — May 31, 2017
Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street arrived at the Skylight Music Theatre last weekend to dazzle audiences with the American songwriter's brilliant, exquisite lyrics and melodies complimented by Hugh Wheeler's book.
Milwaukee's Own Chris Crain presents A SOULFUL CELEBRATION

Milwaukee's Own Chris Crain presents A SOULFUL CELEBRATION

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2017
Milwaukee's own local artist, Chris Crain, presents A Soulful Celebration of the great Donny Hathaway & Sam Cooke in Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on September 29-30.
Deadline for International Multi-Genre Guitar Competition Announced

Deadline for International Multi-Genre Guitar Competition Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 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
WCT Announces Open Registration For A.C.T. Productions

WCT Announces Open Registration For A.C.T. Productions

by BWW News Desk — May 25, 2017
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Optimist Theatre Announces Cast of Free Shakespeare in the Park's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTH

Optimist Theatre Announces Cast of Free Shakespeare in the Park's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

by BWW News Desk — May 25, 2017
Optimist Theatre, presenter of Milwaukee's Shakespeare in the Park (SitP), has announced details of this July's production of "Much Ado About Nothing.
MARCUS CENTER-LIVE at Peck Pavilion Returns this Summer!

MARCUS CENTER-LIVE at Peck Pavilion Returns this Summer!

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2017
Live @ Peck Pavilion and Peck Flicks returns to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts grounds this summer.
Shakespeare in the State Parks Returns for One-of-a-Kind Third Season

Shakespeare in the State Parks Returns for One-of-a-Kind Third Season

by BWW News Desk — May 23, 2017
Wisconsin-based traveling theatre group Summit Players Theatre is returning for a third season, and will be performing Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors from June 16 to July 30 in 16 different Wisconsin State Parks.
Wilson Center to Honor Claire and Glenn Hackmann at The Big Event

Wilson Center to Honor Claire and Glenn Hackmann at The Big Event

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2017
A shared commitment to the power of the arts will be celebrated on Sat.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Host Victorian Gala This June

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Host Victorian Gala This June

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2017
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) will host their annual fundraising gala Cheers to Chamber! on Thursday, June 15 beginning at 5:30 p.
Menagerie of Costumes in MKE Ballet's ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) Captures Stunning Magic

Menagerie of Costumes in MKE Ballet's ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) Captures Stunning Magic

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2017
How curious and curiouser an English children's fantasy written in 1865 for three sisters has been translated into 174 languages and never been out of print since, never once.
Marcus Center presents 8th Annual Flag Day Celebration on 6/14

Marcus Center presents 8th Annual Flag Day Celebration on 6/14

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2017
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is hosting its 8th annual Flag Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 14, which is sponsored by the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and CBRE/ESI.
Marcus Center Announces Director of Development

Marcus Center Announces Director of Development

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2017
 The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the hiring of Kelly Candotti as Director of Development.
BWW Review: In Tandem's Enchanting CARNIVAL Circles Audiences In Retro Magic

BWW Review: In Tandem's Enchanting CARNIVAL Circles Audiences In Retro Magic

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — May 5, 2017
Similar to an actual carved and decorated carousel, In Tandem's musical Carnival circles audiences with the sentiment 'Love Makes the World Go Round.
BWW Review: The Rep Romances Artful, Contemporary JANE EYRE

BWW Review: The Rep Romances Artful, Contemporary JANE EYRE

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — May 5, 2017
The legendary story of Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte in 1847, arrives as artful, contemporary adaption by Polly Teale in Milwaukee Repertory Theater's season ending production at the Quadracci Powerhouse.
Initial Casting Revealed for Milwaukee Rep's 2017-18 Season, Featuring Dael Orlanders

Initial Casting Revealed for Milwaukee Rep's 2017-18 Season, Featuring Dael Orlandersmith, OUR TOWN & More

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2017/18 Season is filled with timeless classics, award-winning contemporary works and full-scale musicals spanning 13 productions in four theaters.
ELLA MEETS MEL in Tribute Concert at SideNotes Cabaret at Sunset Playhouse

ELLA MEETS MEL in Tribute Concert at SideNotes Cabaret at Sunset Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017
Award-winning vocalists ELLEN WINTERS and JOHNNY RODGERS pay tribute to jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme in ELLA MEETS MEL, May 18-21, 2017 in the SideNotes Cabaret at Sunset Playhouse.
UWM Dance to Present SPRINGDANCES: ALCHEMY This Weekend

UWM Dance to Present SPRINGDANCES: ALCHEMY This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2017
Springdances: Alchemy features new choreographic works by UWM's Department of Dance faculty Daniel Burkholder, Maria Gillespie, Dani Kuepper, and Guest Artist Holly Johnston (Los Angeles) with an original sound score by Tim Russell.
Marcus Center Announces New ArtsBridge Project Event This Fall

Marcus Center Announces New ArtsBridge Project Event This Fall

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2017
In October of 2017 the Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera and the Marcus Center will showcase three weeks of uniquely integrated arts programming in Uihlein Hall.
BWW Review: 2017 REP LAB EMERGES for Company's Ongoing Success

BWW Review: 2017 REP LAB EMERGES for Company's Ongoing Success

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — April 21, 2017
In the seventh presentation of the popular Rep Lab, the short-play festival features the company's Emerging Professional Residents (EPR) in acting, directing and technical theater to showcase their talent.
Photo Flash: Get a Post-Electric Look at MR. BURNS at Luminous Theatre

Photo Flash: Get a Post-Electric Look at MR. BURNS at Luminous Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2017
From the team that brought The Penelopiad to the swing park, comes a story of survival, love, and the enduring power of storytelling.
VIDEO: Watch Highlights and Behind the Scenes of MR. BURNS, A POST ELECTRIC PLAY!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights and Behind the Scenes of MR. BURNS, A POST ELECTRIC PLAY!

by Christina Mancuso — April 21, 2017
From the team that brought The Penelopiad to the swing park, comes a story of survival, love, and the enduring power of storytelling.
BWW Review: RTW's Surreal THE VIOLET HOUR Subtly Colors The Future

BWW Review: RTW's Surreal THE VIOLET HOUR Subtly Colors The Future

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — April 21, 2017
Violet--The color and time of day named in T.
BWW Review: MCT'S Elegant GREAT EXPECTATIONS Empowers Audiences

BWW Review: MCT'S Elegant GREAT EXPECTATIONS Empowers Audiences

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — April 20, 2017
In an impassioned, almost poetic adaptation of Charles Dickens' masterpiece Great Expectations, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) opened Gale Childs Daly's evocative interpretation in the Cabot Theatre last weekend.
Milwaukee Rep Names May Adrales New Associate Artist Director

Milwaukee Rep Names May Adrales New Associate Artist Director

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has named Associate Artist May Adrales as a new Associate Artistic Director for the 2017/18 Season beginning this Fall.
Photo Flash: First Look at JANE EYRE at Milwaukee Rep

Photo Flash: First Look at JANE EYRE at Milwaukee Rep

by BWW News Desk — April 19, 2017
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents a critically acclaimed adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic story Jane Eyre in the Quadracci Powerhouse, beginning April 25 through May 21.

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Eva Noblezada in Milwaukee, WI Eva Noblezada
Uihlein Hall Marcus Center (6/05-6/05)
A RAISIN IN THE SUN in Milwaukee, WI A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (5/08-5/24)
George & Gracie: A Love Story in Milwaukee, WI George & Gracie: A Love Story
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (5/01-6/14)
Pippin in Milwaukee, WI Pippin
Racine Theatre Guild (5/15-5/31)
& Juliet in Milwaukee, WI & Juliet
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (6/09-6/14)
Theatre Gigante presents: SAKESHVILI – THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC CIRCUS in Milwaukee, WI Theatre Gigante presents: SAKESHVILI – THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC CIRCUS
Next Act Theatre’s Performance Space (6/05-6/13)
Churchill in Milwaukee, WI Churchill
Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall (10/01-10/01)
Weird Al Yankovic at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI Weird Al Yankovic at Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum (10/17-10/17)
Salmon-a-Rama: The Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand in Milwaukee, WI Salmon-a-Rama: The Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical that Your Children Won’t Understand
Sixth Street Theatre (5/08-5/31)
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None in Milwaukee, WI Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (5/26-6/28)