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Boswell at Next Act Theatre
Dates: 19/11/2025- 14/12/2025
📍 Theatre: Next Act Theatre
255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 4142780765
Tickets: $20-48
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When ambitious 20th-century academic Joan goes looking for unpublished writings by literary giant Samuel Johnson, she finds her work interrupted by James Boswell. Chatty, bawdy, flawed and deeply honest, Boswell’s 18th-century journals of his grand journey through Scotland with Johnson take Joan back in time, showing her the power of authenticity and the need to make her own place in the world. Heart and mind spar wittily in this epic adventure of friendship, travel and the written word.
Executive Sponsor Anonymous Producing Sponsors Marianne and Sheldon Lubar, and Ildy and Skip Poliner Associate Sponsors Bob Balderson, and Lori Morse and Rob Gardenier Co-Sponsor Parallel Employment Group
Boswell at Next Act Theatre Schedule
Thursday, November 20 – 7:30 p.m. – Preview
Friday, November 21 – 7:30 p.m. – Opening
Saturday, November 22 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 23 – 2:00 p.m. (Pre-show Personal Preview, Talkback)
Tuesday, November 25 – 7:30 p.m. (Talkback)
Wednesday, November 26 – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 28 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 29 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 30 – 2:00 p.m. (Pre-show Personal Preview, Talkback)
Wednesday, December 3 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 4 – 7:30 p.m. (Talkback)
Friday, December 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 – 2:00 p.m. (Pre-show Personal Preview, Talkback)
Monday, December 8 – 7:30 p.m. (Pay What You Can)
Wednesday, December 10 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 11 – 7:30 p.m. (Talkback)
Friday, December 12 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 – 2:00 p.m.
Cast and Creative Team for Boswell at Next Act Theatre
Cast
Heidi Armbruster
David Garrick, Mrs. Thrale, The Lady
Madeline Calais-King
Joan
David Cecsarini
Oliver Goldsmith, Professor, David Hume, Taxi Driver
Josh Krause
James Boswell
Brian Mani
Samuel Johnson, Father, Doctor
Sarah Zapiain
Joshua Reynolds, Louisa, Serving Woman, Gardyloo Woman, Margaret Boswell, Hebrides Tavern Woman
Creative Team
Laura Gordon
Director
Jody Sekas
Scenic and Properties Designer
Noele Stollmack
Lighting Designer
Misti Bradford
Costume Designer
Dana Rochester
Wig Designer
Josh Schmidt
Sound Designer
Eva Breneman
Dialect Coach
Maria Soledad Gillespie
Choreographer
Nat Goeller
Stage Manager
Beck Trumbull
Assistant Stage Manager
News About Boswell at Next Act Theatre
Milwaukee Opera Theatre to Present A New Play Reading Of MAYBE WE'LL FLY
January 12, 2026 Milwaukee Opera Theatre will present a developmental reading of Maybe We'll Fly, a new play with music by Marie Kohler and Josh Schmidt with direction by Elizabeth Margolius.
Next Act Theatre and Boswell Book Company to Host AN EVENING WITH MARIE KOHLER
November 05, 2025 Next Act Theatre and Boswell Book Company will co-present “An Evening with Marie Kohler” on November 12, 2025, featuring readings, discussion, and book signings with the award-winning Milwaukee playwright.
AN EVENING WITH MARIE KOHLER is Coming to Next Act Theatre
November 05, 2025 Enjoy an evening with the award-winning Milwaukee playwright Marie Kohler in the lobby of Next Act Theatre. Munch on light hors d'oeuvres and Scottish treats while Marie talks about her plays including BOSWELL and MIDNIGHT AND MOLL FLANDERS.About the Theatre
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Where is Next Act Theatre located?
Next Act Theatre is at 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Milwaukee, WI.
What shows have played recently at Next Act Theatre?
small, easy, simple good: The Interview Project (08/01/26-08/01/26)
Dinner with the Duchess (04/22/26-05/17/26)
Artistic Legacy: An Evening of Classical Music and Conversation (04/07/26-04/07/26)
Swing State (02/11/26-03/08/26)
Trayf - Staged Reading (12/15/25-12/15/25)
Sanctuary City (09/10/25-10/05/25)
The Wedding Singer (07/31/25-08/10/25)
Dinner with the Duchess (04/22/26-05/17/26)
Artistic Legacy: An Evening of Classical Music and Conversation (04/07/26-04/07/26)
Swing State (02/11/26-03/08/26)
Trayf - Staged Reading (12/15/25-12/15/25)
Sanctuary City (09/10/25-10/05/25)
The Wedding Singer (07/31/25-08/10/25)
What shows are coming up next at Next Act Theatre?
Trayf (09/16/26-10/04/26)
The Boys from Baraboo (12/02/26-12/20/26)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play (02/17/27-03/07/27)
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen (04/21/27-05/09/27)
The Boys from Baraboo (12/02/26-12/20/26)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play (02/17/27-03/07/27)
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen (04/21/27-05/09/27)
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