Photo Flash: First Look at MCT's JEEVES TAKES A BOW
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will take the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage once more in JEEVES TAKES A BOW, April 16 - May 3, 2015. This quick- witted British comedy is the third play in the "Jeeves" trilogy written by Illinois playwright Margaret Raether who brought us our successful productions of JEEVES INTERVENES in 2010 and JEEVES IN BLOOM in 2013. Reprising their roles from both previous shows are Matt Daniels as Jeeves and director Tami Workentin. JEEVES TAKES A BOW performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will take the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage once more in JEEVES TAKES A BOW, April 16 - May 3, 2015. This quick- witted British comedy is the third play in the "Jeeves" trilogy written by Illinois playwright Margaret Raether who brought us our successful productions of JEEVES INTERVENES in 2010 and JEEVES IN BLOOM in 2013. Reprising their roles from both previous shows are Matt Daniels as Jeeves and director Tami Workentin. JEEVES TAKES A BOW performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
BWW Reviews: First Stage LUCHADORA! Wrestles with Human Super Heroes to Win Fans
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 17, 2015
First Stage's World Premiere LUCHADORA! introduces the world of lucha Libre, or Mexican sport wrestling, to Milwaukee this spring in an exciting play were the thumps and bumps against the ring ropes thrill the audience. Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios relates a multi-layered story based on the cultural heritage and legacy of the Mexican phenomena lucha Libre where the wrestlers behind individually created face masks and costumes become human super heroes for legions of fans.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 17, 2015
First Stage's World Premiere LUCHADORA! introduces the world of lucha Libre, or Mexican sport wrestling, to Milwaukee this spring in an exciting play were the thumps and bumps against the ring ropes thrill the audience. Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios relates a multi-layered story based on the cultural heritage and legacy of the Mexican phenomena lucha Libre where the wrestlers behind individually created face masks and costumes become human super heroes for legions of fans.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Stages JEEVES TAKES A BOW, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will take the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage once more in JEEVES TAKES A BOW, tonight, April 16 - May 3, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will take the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage once more in JEEVES TAKES A BOW, tonight, April 16 - May 3, 2015.
MCT to Offer Staged Reading of 500 YEARS, 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
True to its mission of nurturing local theatre artists, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of 500 YEARS, by Michelle Lopez-Rios. The playwright herself will perform the reading of this one-actor piece and her husband Alvaro Saar Rios will direct.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
True to its mission of nurturing local theatre artists, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of 500 YEARS, by Michelle Lopez-Rios. The playwright herself will perform the reading of this one-actor piece and her husband Alvaro Saar Rios will direct.
MEN ARE FROM MARS - WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS- LIVE! to Play Marcus Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story, is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray, is back by popular demand to Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall this weekend, April 9-12.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story, is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray, is back by popular demand to Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall this weekend, April 9-12.
Skylight Music Theatre to Debut THE SKYLIGHT RING This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
Skylight Music Theatre is creating a new production based on Wagner's Ring Cycle. The work, titled The Skylight Ring, will run May 15 through June 7, 2015 in the Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI).
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
Skylight Music Theatre is creating a new production based on Wagner's Ring Cycle. The work, titled The Skylight Ring, will run May 15 through June 7, 2015 in the Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI).
Lake Country Playhouse to Present Neil Simon's RUMORS, 5/1-17
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
Lake Country Playhouse is proud to present the Neil Simon classic comedy, Rumors. Directed by Barbara Christensen, performances are May 1-17, 2015, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $13-18. Single tickets are on sale now at www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org, The Behrend Agency or Fox Brothers Piggly-Wiggly Hartland.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
Lake Country Playhouse is proud to present the Neil Simon classic comedy, Rumors. Directed by Barbara Christensen, performances are May 1-17, 2015, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $13-18. Single tickets are on sale now at www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org, The Behrend Agency or Fox Brothers Piggly-Wiggly Hartland.
Milwaukee Rep to Close Season with PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, 4/21-4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 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.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 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/Previews: Pink's MKE Ballet GISELLE Delves Deep into Ultimate Human Exisetence
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 07, 2015
On on March weekend just after spring arrived, the Milwaukee Ballet opened one of the oldest ballets- Giselle-to an appreciative audience. By adapting Jean Corelli's and Jules Perrot's original choreography, with Adolphe Adam's musical score arranged by Gavin Sutherland, Michael Pink in collaboration with Christopher Cable delves deeper into the human existence through their interpretation integrating traditional and contemporary choreography to retell one of the most romantic ballets in the art's repertoire. Another ballet where every year through Pink's remarkable storytelling the audience anticipates his revelation of art and beauty, grace and strength through dance.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 07, 2015
On on March weekend just after spring arrived, the Milwaukee Ballet opened one of the oldest ballets- Giselle-to an appreciative audience. By adapting Jean Corelli's and Jules Perrot's original choreography, with Adolphe Adam's musical score arranged by Gavin Sutherland, Michael Pink in collaboration with Christopher Cable delves deeper into the human existence through their interpretation integrating traditional and contemporary choreography to retell one of the most romantic ballets in the art's repertoire. Another ballet where every year through Pink's remarkable storytelling the audience anticipates his revelation of art and beauty, grace and strength through dance.
BWW Previews: Sturgeon Bay's Stage Door Theatre Company Presents Exceptional Summer Season Ahead
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 06, 2015
This winter to spring, Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) at Stage Door Theatre Company brought award-winning playwright David Mamet's Oleanna to Sturgeon Bay. A provocative, mercurial three act, no intermission play premiering in 1992, Mamet portrays two unlikely opponents in a battle over their futures--a struggling college student Carol trying to make the honor role to gain admitance into graduate school who asks for help from a professor seeking tenure after multiple years of serving the university, John.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 06, 2015
This winter to spring, Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) at Stage Door Theatre Company brought award-winning playwright David Mamet's Oleanna to Sturgeon Bay. A provocative, mercurial three act, no intermission play premiering in 1992, Mamet portrays two unlikely opponents in a battle over their futures--a struggling college student Carol trying to make the honor role to gain admitance into graduate school who asks for help from a professor seeking tenure after multiple years of serving the university, John.
BWW Reviews: Off the Wall Presents Homer's Poetic Legacy in ODYSSEY: A WARRIOR'S JOURNEY HOME!
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 06, 2015
After two years ruminatin in the imagination and in the writing, Artistic Director Dale Gutzman in collaboration with John Angelos adapted the classic Homer legacy in their production of ODYSSEY : A Warrior's Journey Home for Milwaukee audiences. The city's downtown, very intimate Off the Wall Theatre (OTWT), conjures magic from Gutzman and his actors, stage technicians and assistant directors who become heroic in their own right almost every production with merely four men: Gutzman, David Roper, Lawrence j. Lukasavage, and Jeremy C. Welter, and for this production, an additional Patrick McCann.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 06, 2015
After two years ruminatin in the imagination and in the writing, Artistic Director Dale Gutzman in collaboration with John Angelos adapted the classic Homer legacy in their production of ODYSSEY : A Warrior's Journey Home for Milwaukee audiences. The city's downtown, very intimate Off the Wall Theatre (OTWT), conjures magic from Gutzman and his actors, stage technicians and assistant directors who become heroic in their own right almost every production with merely four men: Gutzman, David Roper, Lawrence j. Lukasavage, and Jeremy C. Welter, and for this production, an additional Patrick McCann.
BWW Previews: First Stage World Premiere LUCHADORA! Dedicated to Strong Women
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 31, 2015
"After growing up with three sisters, and three half sisters--while being raised by two sisters-all strong women,' Alvaro Saar Rios begins, "LUCHADORA! continues that personal tradition with a story of Vanessa, and her Nana Lupita, who entered the Mexican world of masked wrestlers."
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 31, 2015
"After growing up with three sisters, and three half sisters--while being raised by two sisters-all strong women,' Alvaro Saar Rios begins, "LUCHADORA! continues that personal tradition with a story of Vanessa, and her Nana Lupita, who entered the Mexican world of masked wrestlers."
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Stage JEEVES TAKES A BOW, 4/16-5/3
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2015
P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will take the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage once more in JEEVES TAKES A BOW, April 16 - May 3, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2015
P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will take the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage once more in JEEVES TAKES A BOW, April 16 - May 3, 2015.
BWW Reviews: Stackner's LOW DOWN DIRTY BLUES Seductively Satisfies the Soul
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 27, 2015
Reaching from a music tradition founded near the turn of the 20th century, the All-American Blues "brings out the boogie" at Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret. Their lusty revue Low Down Dirty Blues features "Big Mama" Felicia Fields, Chic Street Man, Sugaray Rayford with the trio accompanied by jazz pianist Robert Stephens.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 27, 2015
Reaching from a music tradition founded near the turn of the 20th century, the All-American Blues "brings out the boogie" at Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret. Their lusty revue Low Down Dirty Blues features "Big Mama" Felicia Fields, Chic Street Man, Sugaray Rayford with the trio accompanied by jazz pianist Robert Stephens.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Rep Lab Returning for Fifth Year
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's (The Rep) Artistic Intern Ensemble presents its annual one-of-a-kind short-play festival, Rep Lab, returning for its fifth season to the intimate Stiemke Studio from April 10 - 13, 2015. Due to popular demand, extra performances were added this season and will feature everything from comedy to drama to devised work.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's (The Rep) Artistic Intern Ensemble presents its annual one-of-a-kind short-play festival, Rep Lab, returning for its fifth season to the intimate Stiemke Studio from April 10 - 13, 2015. Due to popular demand, extra performances were added this season and will feature everything from comedy to drama to devised work.
Michael Feinstein, BoDeans, Doktor Kaboom and More Set for Music by the Lake's 2015 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Outdoor summer entertainment venue Music by the Lake, presented by George Williams College of Aurora University, announces its 15th annual season presenting six artist debuts and a range of musical genres and shows, including American classics, jazz, contemporary rock, comedy for families, pop and classic rock. The season, which includes weekend events from June 27 through August 8, features performances for all generations to enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Outdoor summer entertainment venue Music by the Lake, presented by George Williams College of Aurora University, announces its 15th annual season presenting six artist debuts and a range of musical genres and shows, including American classics, jazz, contemporary rock, comedy for families, pop and classic rock. The season, which includes weekend events from June 27 through August 8, features performances for all generations to enjoy.
Milwaukee Rep's LOW DOWN DIRTY BLUES Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015
Award-winning, multi-talented performers, Felicia Fields, Chic Street Man and Sugaray Rayford, heat up The Rep's Stackner Cabaret in Low Down Dirty Blues. Audiences will forget about the cold weather when they come see these powerhouse entertainers belt out the blues. Directed by Randal Myler, the production begins performances in The Rep's Stackner Cabaret tonight, March 20, 2015 and runs through May 24, 2015. Opening night is Sunday, March 22, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015
Award-winning, multi-talented performers, Felicia Fields, Chic Street Man and Sugaray Rayford, heat up The Rep's Stackner Cabaret in Low Down Dirty Blues. Audiences will forget about the cold weather when they come see these powerhouse entertainers belt out the blues. Directed by Randal Myler, the production begins performances in The Rep's Stackner Cabaret tonight, March 20, 2015 and runs through May 24, 2015. Opening night is Sunday, March 22, 2015.
BWW Reviews: Milwaukee Rep's World Premiere Reveals Top Politicians are Merely Men
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 19, 2015
Number 1, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and a currently in office 42--these numbers represent five presidents and two portraits placed in a holding pen, a room, before Richard Nixon's (37) funeral on April 18,1994 in Yorba Linda, California. The men often identify each other by numbers instead of their names in Milwaukee Rep's World Premiere of Five Presidents.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 19, 2015
Number 1, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and a currently in office 42--these numbers represent five presidents and two portraits placed in a holding pen, a room, before Richard Nixon's (37) funeral on April 18,1994 in Yorba Linda, California. The men often identify each other by numbers instead of their names in Milwaukee Rep's World Premiere of Five Presidents.
MCT's Young Playwrights Festival Showcase Set For This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2015
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) is celebrating young writers with its seventh Young Playwrights Festival Showcase, today, March 19-22, 2015. The Showcase features three one-act plays from the winners of our high school playwriting competition and is directed, designed, and performed by up-and-coming local professionals.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2015
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) is celebrating young writers with its seventh Young Playwrights Festival Showcase, today, March 19-22, 2015. The Showcase features three one-act plays from the winners of our high school playwriting competition and is directed, designed, and performed by up-and-coming local professionals.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Still a Tale as Old as Time
by Keith Gray - March 18, 2015
Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened Tuesday Night at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. True to the lyrics of "Beauty and the Beast", this production offered up the classic "tale as old as time".
by Keith Gray - March 18, 2015
Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened Tuesday Night at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. True to the lyrics of "Beauty and the Beast", this production offered up the classic "tale as old as time".
BWW Reviews: Skylight's World Premiere THE SNOW DRAGON Casts Contemporary, Fantastical Spell
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 16, 2015
The mystical world of dragons and fantasy casts a thought provoking spell in Milwaukee this Spring. Skylight Music Theatre presents the magical World Premiere of The Snow Dragon in the Cabot Theatre with striking simplicity and stunning stage design, which reveals the startling world of child abuse.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - March 16, 2015
The mystical world of dragons and fantasy casts a thought provoking spell in Milwaukee this Spring. Skylight Music Theatre presents the magical World Premiere of The Snow Dragon in the Cabot Theatre with striking simplicity and stunning stage design, which reveals the startling world of child abuse.
Mark Jacoby, Brit Whittle and More Star in Milwaukee Rep's World Premiere of FIVE PRESIDENTS, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the World Premiere production of Five Presidents. Broadway and television veterans Mark Jacoby, Martin L'Herault, Steve Sheridan, Jeff Steitzer, and Brit Whittle, along with Rep Associate Artist Reese Madigan, make up the cast of Five Presidents from Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland (The West Wing, House of Cards, Mad Men, and Six Feet Under). Directed by Milwaukee Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements, the production opens tonight, March 13, 2015 and runs through April 5, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the World Premiere production of Five Presidents. Broadway and television veterans Mark Jacoby, Martin L'Herault, Steve Sheridan, Jeff Steitzer, and Brit Whittle, along with Rep Associate Artist Reese Madigan, make up the cast of Five Presidents from Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland (The West Wing, House of Cards, Mad Men, and Six Feet Under). Directed by Milwaukee Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements, the production opens tonight, March 13, 2015 and runs through April 5, 2015.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Presents LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Love, Loss and What I Wore is a play written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. With its intimate collection of monologues, the show uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and poignant stories that all women can relate to. Directed by Karen Carpenter, the actresses sit side-by-side with script in-hand, deftly guiding the audience through an evening if humor, nostalgia and, of course, fashion.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Love, Loss and What I Wore is a play written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. With its intimate collection of monologues, the show uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and poignant stories that all women can relate to. Directed by Karen Carpenter, the actresses sit side-by-side with script in-hand, deftly guiding the audience through an evening if humor, nostalgia and, of course, fashion.
MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Coming to Marcus Center, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015
The Marcus Center Presents series will bring Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! for one night only on Monday, April 20 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $34-$54 and are subject to change. Tickets are on sale now at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups 10 or more call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 ext. 210 or 213.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015
The Marcus Center Presents series will bring Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! for one night only on Monday, April 20 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $34-$54 and are subject to change. Tickets are on sale now at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at MarcusCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. Groups 10 or more call Group Sales at 414-273-7121 ext. 210 or 213.
Photo Flash: First Look at Mark Jacoby, Brit Whittle and More in Milwaukee Rep's FIVE PRESIDENTS
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced final casting for the upcoming World Premiere production of Five Presidents. Broadway and television veterans Mark Jacoby, Martin L'Herault, Steve Sheridan, Jeff Steitzer, and Brit Whittle, along with Rep Associate Artist Reese Madigan, make up the cast of Five Presidents from Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland (The West Wing, House of Cards, Mad Men, and Six Feet Under). Directed by Milwaukee Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements, the production is set to begin performances at the Quadracci Powerhouse on March 10, 2015. Opening night is Friday, March 13, 2015 and runs through April 5, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced final casting for the upcoming World Premiere production of Five Presidents. Broadway and television veterans Mark Jacoby, Martin L'Herault, Steve Sheridan, Jeff Steitzer, and Brit Whittle, along with Rep Associate Artist Reese Madigan, make up the cast of Five Presidents from Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland (The West Wing, House of Cards, Mad Men, and Six Feet Under). Directed by Milwaukee Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements, the production is set to begin performances at the Quadracci Powerhouse on March 10, 2015. Opening night is Friday, March 13, 2015 and runs through April 5, 2015.
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