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BWW Review: Theater RED Presents Headland's Raw and Risqué THE BACHELORETTE

BWW Review: Theater RED Presents Headland's Raw and Risqué THE BACHELORETTE

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — March 8, 2016
The night before a friend's wedding sets the stage for Theater RED's Milwaukee premiere of Bachelorette at Bay View's Alchemist Theatre.
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE & More Set for MCT's 2016-17 Season

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE & More Set for MCT's 2016-17 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2016
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) announces its 42nd season, exploring the theme of "Misfits.
BWW Review: First Stage's Magical, Mystical THE SNOW Melts the Chill of Sadness

BWW Review: First Stage's Magical, Mystical THE SNOW Melts the Chill of Sadness

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — March 2, 2016
In the First Stage fictional village of Kishka, 'the wall of snow did not melt, the knitted scarves grew to long to use, and the fires eventually burned out,' described the town's never ending winter.
BWW Review: MKE Chamber Theatre's SLOWGIRL Captures Intergenerational Compassion

BWW Review: MKE Chamber Theatre's SLOWGIRL Captures Intergenerational Compassion

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 29, 2016
Dream of visiting Costa Rica's lush jungles and warm climate this winter? Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) imports Costa Rica to the Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center in their intergenerational production Slowgirl.
BWW Review: Culture and Currency Clash in MKE Rep's Razor Edged THE INVISIBLE HAND

BWW Review: Culture and Currency Clash in MKE Rep's Razor Edged THE INVISIBLE HAND

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 29, 2016
An economic term defines and unravels the life of an American investment banker held captive by Pakistanis in Milwaukee Rep's current production The Invisible Hand.
Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's SLOWGIRL

Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's SLOWGIRL

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2016
This winter, travel to Costa Rica with SLOWGIRL, now through March 20, 2016.
Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's THE INVISIBLE HAND

Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's THE INVISIBLE HAND

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2016
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced today the casting and creative team for the upcoming production of The Invisible Hand, which begins performances in the Stiemke Studio on February 24.
BWW Review: Say Yes to the BACHELORETTE at Theatre RED beginning March 3.

BWW Review: Say Yes to the BACHELORETTE at Theatre RED beginning March 3.

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 25, 2016
Prime bridal season in 2016 begins in April, with the June summer and September fall weddings following afterwards, two of the most popular months to marry, which supports a $72 billion dollar bridal industry.
CABARET Begins Tonight at the Marcus Center

CABARET Begins Tonight at the Marcus Center

by BWW News Desk — February 23, 2016
As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL's (Into the Woodsand Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning productio
BWW Review: In Tandem Illuminates Irish Heritage in LAMPS FOR MY FAMILY

BWW Review: In Tandem Illuminates Irish Heritage in LAMPS FOR MY FAMILY

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 22, 2016
This winter at Tenth Street Theatre more than 20 lamps brighten the In Tandem Theatre Stage and recall the three generation history of an Irish American family named Duddy.
Marcus Center's Arts Connect to Host CABARET Workshop

Marcus Center's Arts Connect to Host CABARET Workshop

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2016
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Milwaukee Public Schools continue to team up for a new outreach program called Arts Connect.
BWW Preview: First Stage THE SNOW Features Wisconsin Tradition of Storytelling Writte

BWW Preview: First Stage THE SNOW Features Wisconsin Tradition of Storytelling Written by International Playwright

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 18, 2016
During February, snow falls lightly in Wisconsin this year, the powdery flakes covering the frosty earth--cold and icy white.
LADY DAY, Marco Ramirez's THE ROYALE, DISGRACED and More Set for Milwaukee Rep's 2016

LADY DAY, Marco Ramirez's THE ROYALE, DISGRACED and More Set for Milwaukee Rep's 2016-17 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2016
Tonight, Artistic Director Mark Clements and Managing Director Chad Bauman announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2016/17 Season to a group of The Rep's subscribers, donors, community leaders, and members of the press.
BWW Preview: MKE Ballet and Michael Pink Elevate Ballet Culture in World Premiere of

BWW Preview: MKE Ballet and Michael Pink Elevate Ballet Culture in World Premiere of Wilde's DORIAN GRAY

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 15, 2016
If as Oscar Wilde wrote, 'Beauty is a form of genius, indeed a higher form of genius, and needs no explanation,' the Milwaukee Ballet and Michael PInk affirm this statement with a resounding performance of their World Premiere ballet Dorian Gray.
Jason Alexander Will Lead 2016 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Ten Chimneys

Jason Alexander Will Lead 2016 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Ten Chimneys

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2016
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced that Tony Award-winner, and television icon, Jason Alexander, will lead the 2016 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program, a national program to serve American theatre, at Ten Chimneys.
Ten Chimneys Foundation to Welcome Olympia Dukakis This March

Ten Chimneys Foundation to Welcome Olympia Dukakis This March

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2016
In collaboration with American Players Theatre, Ten Chimneys Foundation will present A Conversation with Olympia Dukakis.
Tickets to ONCE at Marcus Center on Sale Tomorrow

Tickets to ONCE at Marcus Center on Sale Tomorrow

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2016
ONCE, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the Marcus Center for a limited engagement from April 5-10 as part of the Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center series.
BEAUTIFUL, THE BOOK OF MORMON & More Set for Marcus Center's 2016-17 Broadway Series

BEAUTIFUL, THE BOOK OF MORMON & More Set for Marcus Center's 2016-17 Broadway Series

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2016
Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee invite you to experience the sounds and splendor of Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2016-2017.
BWW Preview: Milwaukee Ballet's World Premiere  Introduces Decadent, 'Wilde' DORIAN G

BWW Preview: Milwaukee Ballet's World Premiere Introduces Decadent, 'Wilde' DORIAN GRAY

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 5, 2016
Coming this February, Milwaukee Ballet and Artistic Director Michael Pink introduce their World Premiere ballet Dorian Gray.
BWW Review: Next Act's Riveting TWILIGHT Opens Milwaukee's Eyes, Hearts and Minds

BWW Review: Next Act's Riveting TWILIGHT Opens Milwaukee's Eyes, Hearts and Minds

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 3, 2016
Milwaukee's Next Act theater needs to be filled to overflowing and sold out each performance this winter for their new production: Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.
BWW Review: Bold and Brave, Milwaukee's Skylight Presents Sensual POWDER HER FACE

BWW Review: Bold and Brave, Milwaukee's Skylight Presents Sensual POWDER HER FACE

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — February 3, 2016
'I have only one purpose in life-- to be loved,' believes Margaret, the Duchess of Argyll in the Skylight Music Theatre's new production of the chamber opera Powder Her Face.
BWW Review: Empress Of the Blues Hosts Sultry, Scintillating Stackner Cabaret

BWW Review: Empress Of the Blues Hosts Sultry, Scintillating Stackner Cabaret

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — January 28, 2016
Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret hosts a sultry, sensational evening featuring a brief biographical musical revue of blues star Bessie Smith.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Partnership with Zeidler Center for Act Two of

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Partnership with Zeidler Center for Act Two of World Premiere, AMERICAN SONG

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2016
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced an innovative partnership with the Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion, having received a $35,000 Art Works Award from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of the world-premiere American Song.
BWW Review: Theatrical Miracles Abound in RTW's AGNES OF GOD

BWW Review: Theatrical Miracles Abound in RTW's AGNES OF GOD

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — January 27, 2016
What designates a miracle in today's world---or in the realm of theological dogma? Artists might claim every time a concert, a dance, a live performance or visual picture appears constitutes a small creative miracle.
BWW Review: Milwaukee Rep Stages Beautiful, Breathtaking OF MICE AND MEN

BWW Review: Milwaukee Rep Stages Beautiful, Breathtaking OF MICE AND MEN

by Peggy Sue Dunigan — January 26, 2016
In a beautiful, breathtaking evening at Milwaukee Rep, Artistic Director Mark Clements reprises his critically acclaimed production Of Mice and Men.

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