For nearly 40 years, George Burns and Gracie Allen delighted millions as entertainment’s original power couple, sharing love and laughter through their comedic brilliance. Now, Milwaukee’s own power couple, Jim Pickering and Tami Workentin, bring the inspiring love story of Burns and Allen to life in this heartfelt tribute, filled with theatrical and showbiz magic. Trace George and Gracie’s rise from a struggling vaudeville act to the height of stardom during the golden age of radio, television, and film and celebrate their legacy and devotion in this World Premiere that’s sure to captivate and inspire. By Tami Workentin
Directed by Laura Braza
The Fisherman's Daughters (1/9/26-3/1/26)
August Wilson's The Piano Lesson (2/24/26-3/22/26)
Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show (3/6/26-4/26/26)
Frida…A Self Portrait (4/3/26-5/17/26)
Mrs. Christie (4/14/26-5/10/26)
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None (5/26/26-6/28/26)
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is at 108 East Wells St, Milwaukee, WI.
Milwaukee Rep is the largest performing arts organization in Wisconsin in terms of audiences served and one of the largest professional theaters in the country. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman each year Milwaukee Rep welcomes up to 300,000 people at just 700 performances of 15 productions ranging from compelling dramas, powerful classics, new plays and full-scale musicals in its three unique performance venues – the Quadracci Powerhouse, Stiemke Studio and Stackner Cabaret. For over 65 years, Milwaukee Rep has gained a national reputation as an incubator of new work, an agent of community change and a forward-thinking provider of vital arts education programs.
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Holiday Inn
Bombshell Theatre (12/4 - 12/21) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (5/26 - 6/28) | |
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The Lehman Trilogy
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (1/13 - 2/8) | |
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Ripcord
Racine Theatre Guild (1/16 - 2/1) | |
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All Shook Up, Jr.
Sunset Playhouse (5/11 - 5/12) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Pabst Theater (11/25 - 12/24) | |
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Come From Away
Milwaukee Repertory Theater (11/4 - 12/14) | |
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The Girl on the Train
Racine Theatre Guild (2/27 - 3/15) | |
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