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Lake Country Playhouse to Stage Sondheim's ASSASSINS This July
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
Hartland's Lake Country Playhouse is proud to present its upcoming summer production of Stephen Sondheim' Assassins, with direction by Sandra Renick and Breanne Brennan and music direction by Catherine Pfeiler.
BWW Reviews: Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS A Magical Force at Milwaukee's Skylight
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 26, 2015
In conceiving a contemporary fairytale masterpiece, the legendary Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine sing and write of why these fantasies and tales resonate in modern culture with their incredible Into the Woods. The renowned musical makes theatergoers' wishes come true in the Cabot Theatre when Skylight Music Theatre locally sources a marvelous cast that will make hearts melt under award-winning Edwin Cahill's direction.
BWW Reviews: Ma Ha Nei Bu Eebowai for THE BOOK OF MORMON
by Amanda Finn - May 22, 2015
It's quickly becoming a household name. Although it's nothing like some of the shows considered 'classic Broadway', it has erupted into an existence far from anything of its kind on stage. Book of Mormon could be considered a somewhat mythical creature in the realm of theatre. The ultimate amalgamation of all things Broadway and South Park - this show is a masterpiece.
BWW Reviews: Uprooted Theatre Says Goodbye with Riveting SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 21, 2015
In a fitting finale to their grand six years of acting, directing, educating and producing together, Uprooted Theatre staged Tennessee Williams' riveting Suddenly Last Summer at Next Act Theatre under the direction of company Co-Founder Dennis F. Johnson. Marti Gobel, also a Co-Founder, appeared playing the playwright's New Orleans society woman Violet Venable while also creating backstage as costume, set and scenic designer. A formidable challenge for any actor cast as Williams's commanding matriarch grieving from the death of her son, Sebastian.
BWW Reviews: MKE Ballet's CINDERELLA Glitters with Classic Romance
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 20, 2015
The age-old story of a cinder girl disdained by her step family but destined to change her life to glitter and gold arrived at the Milwaukee Ballet's when Cinderella closed the season. This enchanting fairytale envisioned by Artistic Director Michael Pink captivated the audience with romance and some exaggerated humor courtesy of Pink's choreography and his casting--And the accompaniment by the 50 piece Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Pasquale Lurino gave Sergei Prokofiev's legendary score exceptional nuances to entrance the audience.
MCT's 40th Anniversary Gala Set for 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) will host their exclusive 40th Anniversary gala, Cheers to Chamber! Swingin' into the 40s on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The gala will celebrate four decades of Milwaukee Chamber Theatre in swinging 1940s style at The Milwaukee Club. Located in downtown Milwaukee at 706 N. Jefferson Street, The Milwaukee Club is the city's premier business and social establishment. Event tickets are $175 per person, with proceeds benefiting Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's artistic and education programming.
Skylight Music Theatre Debuts THE SKYLIGHT RING Today
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
Skylight Music Theatre is creating a new production based on Wagner's Ring Cycle. The work, titled The Skylight Ring, will run today, May 15 through June 7, 2015 in the Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI).
BWW Reviews: Daly Plays Heroic Edward Bloom in Brilliant BIG FISH at First Stage
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 13, 2015
'Be the hero in your story and the world will be yours....' Edward Bloom consistently uses these words to inspire his son Will while he was growing up. Defining what a hero is, for Edward and his son Will, plays an epic role in First Stage's Big Fish. This shortened World Premiere for Young Audiences production retells the 2013 Broadway musical adapted from a 1990's Daniel Wallace novel with stunning results. Milwaukee's legendary Jonathan Gillard Daly becomes a theatrical hero when he transforms into Edward Bloom, husband, father and master storyteller based upon the musical's book and film written by John August.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar to Join Milwaukee Rep as Associate Artist
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced at its "Made in Milwaukee" 2015 Gala on Saturday, May 9 that 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar will join The Rep as an Associate Artist to provide guidance and expertise to The Rep's growing new play development efforts. During that time, The Rep will feature a four-season showcase of Akhtar's work, beginning with three of his existing plays produced one each season, culminating in the production of a world premiere commission.
Lottery Policy Set for THE BOOK OF MORMON's Run at Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins May 19 at the Marcus Center in Milwaukee and plays a limited two- week engagement through May 31. In Milwaukee, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 a piece. Entry forms will be available two and half hours prior to each performance in the Marcus Center Box Office Lobby at 929 North Water Street. The drawing will take place two hours prior to each performance and entrants must be present to win.
Premier Arts Education Fundraiser Honors Jodi Peck, Florentine Opera Company
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Brookfield, WI (May 6, 2015) More than 500 business and community leaders from the Greater Milwaukee area will attend The Big Event, an all-inclusive evening of dinner, dancing, and first-class entertainment to be held Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Wilson Center). As part of this celebrated fundraising event, Greater Milwaukee community leader and philanthropist Jodi Peck and Wisconsin's oldest fully professional performing arts organization Florentine Opera Company will be respectively honored with the eleventh annual EDDY Award and the inaugural Educational Excellence Award.
BWW Reviews: LITTLE BY LITTLE Musical Charms Audiences at In Tandem Theatre
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 06, 2015
s three a crowd as he familiar adage claims? Fate, friendship and the calamities in passing a popcorn box collide at In Tandem Theatre this spring. Without one word of dialogue, the 1999 musical Little By Little revisits the intricacies to falling in and out of love when three childhood friends grow up and out into the world.
Associated Bank & Marcus Center Set New Partnership
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2015
Associated Bank and the Marcus Center today announced a new partnership designed to ensure the vitality of the arts in the greater Milwaukee area. As part of their long-term agreement, Associated Bank will sponsor the Marcus Center facility and its Broadway at the Marcus Center series. This positions Associated Bank as the Center's lead corporate sponsor.
BWW Preview: First Stage Delivers Big Broadway Production BIG FISH to Milwaukee
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 01, 2015
A larger than life, show-stopping Broadway production arrives at First Stage this May. In Milwaukee's Todd Wehr Theater. Big Fishdelivers big theatrical energy because John Whiting, who worked as Associate Director for the 2013 Broadway show, now directs and choreographs this World Premiere for Young Audiences and a one act version adapted from the original musical.
Lake Country Playhouse Presents Neil Simon's RUMORS, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
Lake Country Playhouse is proud to present the Neil Simon classic comedy, Rumors. Directed by Barbara Christensen, performances are today, May 1-17, 2015, Todays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00pm.
SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Comes to Marcus Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015
Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, the hit comedy written by Matt Murphy, based on the best-selling book by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman, is making a stop in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for two nights only tonight, April 30 and Friday, May 1.
BWW Reviews: Milwaukee Catches Stunning Stars at The Rep
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 29, 2015
What's a star catcher? Theatrical magic, music and serious 'Starstuff' conjure a stunning evening on the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater to answer that very important question. To end their season, Milwaukee Rep presents Peter and the Star Catcher, a prequel to James M. Barrie's 1904 story of the beloved character living in Neverland, Peter Pan. In the multiple Tony Award-winning production written by Rick Elice, Peter Pan's origins take the audience on a star-crossed journey, complete with super-sized crocodiles, sneering pirates, swaying mermaids and mollusks-who dance Busby Berkeley style to Wayne Barker's clever music. What an adventure to put a twinkle in the eyes of any audience over the age eight!
Milwaukee Rep Announces First Round of Casting, Creative Teams for 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces directors, creative teams, and initial casting for 2015/16, a season featuring a Tony Award-winning musical, a play by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Milwaukee playwright Ayad Akthar, and three world premieres.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts' KidZ Days at the Center Kicks Off 6/16
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is announcing its 13th year of programming for the KidZ Days At the Center from June 16 through August 13, 2015, which is part of the Marcus Center's children's programming. KidZ Days showcases a variety of live performing arts that incorporates an educational component and encourages interactive participation.
BWW Reviews: The Rep's Artistic Intern Ensemble Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Short Play Festival
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 22, 2015
Five names the magic number. For the past 50 years, Milwaukee Rep has supported the Artistic Intern Program, a rarity throughout the country. In another 5th anniversary worth celebrating, The Rep Artistic Intern Ensemble presented a cohesive, fascinating evening in homage to the theater during their Short Play Festival held in the Stiemke Studio this April. Actors stood in the tiered stands amid the audience and asked: "Think of all the characters you love."
Photo Flash: First Look at the Milwaukee Rep's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater concludes its 2014/15 Quadracci Powerhouse Season with the charming, Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher, the show The New York Times described as, 'the most exhilarating Broadway storytelling in decades!' Based on the bestselling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson and written by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Barker, Peter and the Starcatcher is the joyous prequel to the beloved story of Peter Pan. An epic origin story that is both hilarious and inspiring - Peter and the Starcatcher has touched the hearts of young and old as it lets their imaginations fly. This family-friendly play comes just in time for spring and runs April 21 - May 24, 2015 in Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Quadracci Powerhouse and opens on Friday, April 24.
BWW Reviews: Audiences Get Drugged on Love at Boulevard's Midwest Premiere RX
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 21, 2015
Tucked on the lower level in the reception room at Plymouth Church (2717 East Hampshire), Mark Bucher's Boulevard Theater presents the Midwest Premiere of RX. The classic arches and pillars adorn the church's intimate space and provide a satisfying back drop to Kate Fodor's 2012 play about drugs, death, determination and an American culture fascinated by finding relief from unhappiness by popping any colored pill form possible. When an experimental drug being developed by Schmidt Pharma, SP925--named Thriveon--promises to relieve workplace anxiety for employees who hate their jobs, confusion for Meena and Phil future ensues..
BWW Reviews: Science and Religion Collide in Next Act's World Premiere TEN QUESTIONS
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 21, 2015
Science, religion, creationism. evolution--A debate where faith versus confirmed fact constructs a classroom drama touched with humor tiled Ten Questions to Ask your Biology Teacher about Evolution. Milwaukee's Next Act Theatre presents a World Premiere production written by Canadian playwright Stephen Massicotte in his two-act play centering on a science teacher Miss Kelly and her rather conscientious religious objector to the curriculum, a young man named Ray. While both characters struggle with loss and tragedy in their lives, their opposing cultural contexts help minimize their pain--Kelly quotes scientific statistics while Ray quotes Biblical scripture.
BWW Reviews: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Celebrates Comedy: Well done, Jeeves!
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 21, 2015
That debonair, delectable English butler Jeeves returns to Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's (MCT) Cabot Stage for the final installment with Margaret Raether's Jeeves Takes a Bow at Milwaukee's Broadway Theatre Center. On opening night, the cast and crew from the former two productions-Jeeves Intervenes and Jeeves In Bloom-were invited to return for the evening's celebrations. Toast the impeccable talents of actor Matt Daniels, who recreated the role of Jeeves for each MCT production in his elegant, inimitable style.
Milwaukee Rep Closes Season with PETER AND THE STARCATCHER This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
This family-friendly play comes just in time for spring and runs tonight, April 21 - May 24, 2015 in Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Quadracci Powerhouse and opens on Friday, April 24.

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