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Video: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's THE COAST STARLIGHT
by Joshua Wright - September 11, 2024
Get a first look at Milwaukee Repertory Theater's The Coast Starlight by Keith Bunin in the Stiemke Studio now through October 6, 2024. Check out the cast in action!
Milwaukee Rep Reaches $78m Campaign Goal To Complete New Associated Bank Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced that with the incredible generosity of nearly 600 individual donors, the theater has reached its previously announced $78 million Powering Milwaukee Campaign goal to complete its new home in the state-of-the-art Associated Bank Theater Center.
MARY POPPINS Featuring 96% ASL Performance to be Presented at The Sheboygan Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2024
The Sheboygan Theater Company has revealed its 91st season opener, MARY POPPINS, featuring a 96% ASL performance. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Milwaukee Rep's COAST STARLIGHT: A Train Worth Taking
by Kelsey Lawler - September 09, 2024
It’s a new season of theater in Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee Rep is kicking it off with The Coast Starlight, written by Keith Bunin and directed by Mark Clements. Direct from Lincoln Center, this funny and heartfelt 90-minute, no-intermission play tells the stories of six travelers on an overnight train from Los Angeles to Seattle. Each has their past and future to reckon with—to varying degrees of intensity. But for the hours aboard the Coast Starlight, the outside world can wait.
SHE LOVES ME Comes to Forte Theatre Company Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2024
​​​​​​​Forte Theatre Company will present Bock, Harnock & Masteroff's She Loves Me, October 4 - 13th, 2024. Directed by Randall Dodge, this is Forte Theatre Company's first mainstage show in its fifth season.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Cast Set for THE STRANGER by Agatha Christie at Peninsula Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Peninsula Players Theatre has revealed the cast of “The Stranger” by Agatha Christie. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Forward Theater Presents the Wisconsin Premiere of KING JAMES
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
To kickoff the 2024-25 season, Forward Theater Company will present King James by Rajiv Joseph. Directed by Mikael Burke. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, September 12-29.
Forte Theatre Company Reveals New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2024
Forte Theatre Company has announced the appointment of Angie Bier as its new Executive Director. With a distinguished background in strategic planning and a deep passion for community engagement, Dr. Bier will lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, innovation and community impact.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - August 26, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Marquette Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2024
Marquette Theatre has announced its 2024-25 schedule of performances, highlighted by the world premiere of “In the Cities of Refuge,” its first-ever commissioned work, and “Bright Star,” a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Casting for THE MOORS, THE NETHER, and BUYER & CELLAR
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
Renaissance Theaterworks has announced casting of their 2024-2025 season offerings: The Moors by Jen Silverman, The Nether by Jennifer Haley and Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins.
HEROES Comes to the Rogue Theater Next Week
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2024
Rogue Theater will present Heroes, a witty and whimsical comedy by Gérald Sibleyras and adapted by Tom Stoppard. Heroes is set in August 1959 in a home somewhere in France for retired military men. Passing time on the terrace of the veteran’s hospital, three not-quite-dead friends plot their great escape.
Door Shakespeare's 2024 Summer Season Enters Final Weeks
by Blair Ingenthron - August 04, 2024
Door Shakespeare's 2024 summer season comes to a close on August 17, with two shows running in alternating repertory. William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30; and Jane Austen's Emma runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 and Saturdays at 5.
WOMEN OF ROCK Next Up At Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2024
Experience the powerful performances of WOMEN OF ROCK at Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret. Learn more about the upcoming performances!
Cast Announced for WAITRESS At Skylight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2024
Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast of Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, which will open their 65th season, October 4-27, 2024.
Marie Kohler's BOSWELL Has Been Published By Dramatic Publishing 
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2024
Award-winning Wisconsin playwright Marie Kohler has announced that her play BOSWELL has just been published by Dramatic Publishing and is now available to individuals and theaters everywhere to produce.
THE COAST STARLIGHT to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will kick off the 2024/25 Season with The Coast Starlight by Keith Bunin in the Stiemke Studio. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for WAITRESS at Skylight Music Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2024
Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast of WAITRESS for their 65th season opener, featuring Julia Levinson as Jenna. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: RIP — A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH at Next Act Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - July 19, 2024
RIP — A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH at Next Act Theatre, combines comedy, compassion and clever songs.
Nō Studios DANCE FEST Returns August 3
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2024
Nō Studios, a hub for the creative arts in downtown Milwaukee, has announced the return of Dance Fest on Saturday, August 3rd.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - July 15, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Save 25% to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2024
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will return for the 49th Anniversary, November 26 - December 24, 2024.
Milwaukee Rep Elects Five New Board Trustees
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024
Milwaukee Rep has announced five newly elected Board Trustees to serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2024. 
Robert Grede's A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH to Premiere at Next Act Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2024
Robert Grede, who grew up in Elm Grove, has written a play, RIP – A Musical Comedy of Life & Death, that premieres in Milwaukee this July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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