All Shook Up, Jr.
A School for the Arts ProductionGet ready to rock ‘n’ roll with All Shook Up Young@Part—a high-energy, family-friendly adaptation of the Broadway musical inspired by...
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Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Keith Gray-Dozal - May 30, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE AT MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER at Milwaukee Repertory Theater?...
Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - May 11, 2026
Passionate RAISIN IN THE SUN still relevant....
Review: GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - May 04, 2026
Actor/writer Tami Workentin wrote the play (her first) for herself and her real life husband, James Pickering. The jokes (with a bit of music and history thrown in) can fast and furious,. You could almost hear the rim shot....
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Cathy Jakicic - April 19, 2026
Heidi Armbruster brings heart and humor of real-life mystery of “Mrs. Christie.” Agatha Christie created more than 80 mysteries over her legendary career, but only one didn’t come with a solution. It’s the one she created when she disappeared for 11 days in 1926. Christie never explained her...
Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Sofia Ascorbe - April 17, 2026
What did our critic think of FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at MilwaaOn a cold April evening, I headed to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater to see FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT with my partner and both of my parents who were visiting from out of town. Moments earlier, we had just collectively witnessed live the Ar...
REVIEW: SPARROWS FALL At RG Productions & Theatre Gigante
by Keith Gray-Dozal - April 17, 2026
RG Productions and Theatre Gigante have come together in a historic collaboration for the world premiere of Sparrows Fall, written and directed by Richard Gustin in conjunction with World Premiere Wisconsin. The result is one of those productions that stays with you long after you leave the theatre�...
Review: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre
by Keith Gray-Dozal - April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre?...
Review: THE WIZ at Marcus Performing Arts Center
by Sofia Ascorbe - March 29, 2026
Hilariously and smartly reimagined with the help of comedian Amber Ruffin, The Wiz debuts as an all-new tour but still carries a score filled with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk....
Review: CAMILLE'S RAINBOW at Milwaukee Opera Theatre
by Sofia Ascorbe - March 25, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: CAMILLE'S RAINBOW AT MILWAUKEE OPERA THEATRE at Milwaukee Opera Theatre?...
Review: IS THIS A ROOM? at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - March 23, 2026
Is This a Room is theater of a sort most people, including me, have never seen. It’s a one-act verbatim play drawn entirely (word-for-word, pause-for-pause, cough-for-cough) from the actual FBI transcript of the 2017 interrogation of Reality Winner, a former Air Force linguist accused of leaking...
Past Shows
Double Dynamite From '60s to '80s
Explosive duets by famous duos from the ’60s – ’80s. ...
Sleuth
Enter the world of mystery and mind games with SLEUTH, Anthony Shaffer’s brilliantly crafted thriller that keeps audiences guessing until the final moment.Wealthy crime novelist...
AUDITIONS - Nana's Naughty Knickers
Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to spend the summer in New York with...
Pippin
Heir to the Frankish throne, young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of...
David Seebach: Illusions in the Night 2025
Back by popular demand! Enjoy a mixture of magic and humor with some Tricks ‘n’ Treats in the Marla Eichmann Studio Theater....
AUDITIONS - Pippin
August 18-19, 2025 – 7-10PM Callbacks (if needed) – August 20, 2025 – 7-10PM
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Experience the musical journey that follows Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, as he overcomes trials and tribulations, rising from slavery to power in Egypt.With...
I Can Go On Singing
1969; a bar in Brooklyn, NY…a struggling songwriter is visited by the iconic Judy Garland for a spirited evening of wisdom and song. Written, produced, and...
Miss Holmes
When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding...
Hollywood Hits Singalong
Carolyn Wehner leads the audience in sensational songs from the silver screen. ...
Grand Hotel: The Musical
It is 1928. The world is between wars, the stock market is booming, Berlin is the center of high life and optimism rules the day....
Boy Bands: Beatles to Backstreet
What do all boy bands have in common? Screaming fans who “Want it That Way!”...
This One's for You: The Songs of Barry Manilow
A trio of exceptional vocalists presents music of a legendary performer....
Drinking Habits
Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce!Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to...
Pop Divas: From Cher to Taylor
A sweeping tribute to the greatest ladies of pop music through the decades....
The Odd Couple
Felix Unger, a neurotic, neat freak newswriter, and Oscar Madison, a sloppy, easygoing sportswriter, are the best of friends. As Oscar and the guys gather...
Sailing: Cool Groves of the '70s & '80s
Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, Toto, Doobie Brothers…Yacht Rock, baby!...
'90s Country: Shania, Garth, Reba...
It’s back to the ‘90s where we have lots of “Friends in Low Places!”...
Bee Gees, Bowie, Beatles & Bubbly
You’ll “B” rockin’ with Johnny Rodgers, groove to hot ’70s tunes, and enjoy a split of cold champagne to enjoy at home after the show!...
'Twas the Month Before Christmas
Local playwright and actor Doug Jarecki delivers a hilarious and heartwarming holiday treat! ‘Twas The Month Before Christmas takes a unique look at Joseph and...
Tenors MKE Holiday Concert 2024
Back by popular demand! Join Tommy Hahn, Tim Rebers, and Andrew Varela, Milwaukee’s favorite tenors, in the Furlan Auditorium for CHRISTMAS SPIRITS a glorious concert...
Kenny Loggins & Friends
“This is it!” We’re “Footloose” with this award-winning singer-songwriter!...
AUDITIONS: The Odd Couple
Auditions: November 11-12, 2024, 7-10PMCallbacks (if needed): November 13, 2024Felix Unger, a neurotic, neat freak newswriter, and Oscar Madison, a sloppy, easygoing sportswriter, are the...
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss....
David Seebach: Illusions in the Night
All new for 2024! Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks ‘n’ treats in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater.This family-friendly magic show...
Vegas, Baby! From the Rat Pack to Celine
From Wayne Newton to the Rat Pack to Kelly Clarkson, the Vegas strip has been entertaining visitors for exactly 80 years!...
From Bandstand to Broadway
We’ll raise the roof with lots of great hits by rock superstars who conquered The Great White Way....
Arsenic and Old Lace
Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and...
Eagles Revisited
Time to “Take it to the Limit” again with one of the most successful rock bands of the ‘70s!...
AUDITIONS - 9 To 5
Auditions: August 19 & 20, 2024, 7-10PMCallbacks (if needed): August 21, 2024Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even...
Grease School Version
Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts presents Grease: School Version. Welcome to Rydell High, 1959! Hang out with the hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-smacking...
A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line is a stunning musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of...
AUDITIONS - Arsenic and Old Lace
Auditions: July 22-23, 2024Callbacks: July 24, 2024Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat....
Summer Stars Broadway Cabaret
Join our teen Sunset Summer Stars in this celebration of Broadway hits.Cabaret is approximately 70 minutes with no intermission. Beverages and chocolates available for purchase. ...
Rehearsal for Murder
When his leading lady (and fiancée) is found dead from an apparent suicide after the opening night of her Broadway stage debut, playwright Alex Dennison...
Great American Songbook with Carolyn Wehner
George & Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin were among the creative geniuses who produced some of the best music in America. You’ll have...
Queen of Rock & Roll: Stevie Nicks Tribute
From her indelible contributions to Fleetwood Mac, to her solo success, Stevie Nicks is an unstoppable force. Her mega hits include “Dreams,” “Landslide,” Gold Dust...
AUDITIONS - A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line is a stunning musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of...
Hitmakers & Heartbreakers
From the ‘50s to the ‘70s teen idols flooded the airwaves with songs about puppy love and broken hearts. Ricky Nelson grew from a skinny kid...
Disney's High School Musical Jr
Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR. Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the...
Cry It Out
Cooped up on maternity leave and eager for conversation, Jessie invites the funny and forthright Lina for coffee in their neighboring backyards. They become fast...
Jesus Christ Superstar
What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the professional stage, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has wowed audiences for more than 50...
The Little Red Hen Remix
The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals – they...
Love Me Do: Lennon & McCartney
One of the best-known and most successful musical teams in history, John Lennon and Paul McCartney composed nearly 200 songs in seven years, most of...
AUDITIONS - Rehearsal for Murder
A thrilling “theatrical” mystery. The playwright turns on the stage work light and prepares for the first reading of his new play. The actors, producer,...
Chick Singers of the '80s
In the 1980s, women proved they could rock just as well as any of the guys! Blondie, Bangles, Go-Gos, Heart and others created an undeniable...
FeaturedSondheim Tribute Revue
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Broadway legend, Steven Sondheim as we perform selections from his lifetime of iconic work. Our performers will dazzle...
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California Rock: Doors, Doobies & More!
California has been the birthplace of some of the biggest and best rock bands. We’ll pay tribute to groups like the Doors who gave us Riders...
Time to Recharge, Harper!
Even robots need to recharge! Harper the robot does not like to recharge his battery. His classroom is full of fun things to do, but...
Country Crossover
Few performers manage to reach the top of both the country and the pop charts. This cabaret will feature songs by amazing artists who achieved success in...
A Fox on the Fairway
Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on rival club Crouching Squirrel in the Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the...
AUDITIONS - Jesus Christ Superstar
What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for...
Soul Sisters: Aretha to Whitney
We’ll be saving all our love for you when we pay some Respect to Aretha, Chaka, Gladys, Dionne, Whitney, and more—a tribute to the women of soul...
Other Desert Cities
In Jon Robin Baitz’s OTHER DESERT CITIES, Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents,...
From Brooklyn to Bandstand: The Music of Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Furlan Auditorium with Johnny Rodgers and his special guests as they pay tribute to Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow....
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. When they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the...
A Carpenters Christmas
Take a breath, take a break, put a log on the fire ‘cause We’ve Only Just Begun. Spend a few holiday moments with Karen and Richard...
Dean Martin's Cool Yule
Celebrate the season with our tribute to the King of Cool and his A-List friends...
Tenors MKE Holiday Concert, 2023
Tenors MKE present A Not So Silent NightJoin Milwaukee’s favorite tenors, Tommy Hahn, Tim Rebers, and Andrew Varela for a very spirited evening of Christmas...
AUDITION - Savannah Sipping Society
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an...
Matilda The Musical, Jr.
The Sunset School for the Arts students present Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her...
Seussical, Kids
OverviewOur School for the Arts students present SEUSSICAL KIDS. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters...
AUDITIONS - A Fox on the Fairway
A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY takes audiences on a hilarious romp, which...
Alice in Wonderland
Our School for the Arts Students present Alice in Wonderland. After Alice tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange land where...
Blithe Spirit
Novelist Charles Condomine, living with second wife Ruth, invites local medium Madame Arcati to his home to help him research the spirit world for a...
Fairy Godmother's (song) Book of Wisdom
Through story and song, Sunset’s Fairy Godmother tells tales of princesses, real and imagined. She shares her wisdom on true royal powers: curiosity, courage, intelligence,...
Denver, Diamond & Dylan
We call this one a concert in 3-D, as we pay tribute to three of our most beloved recording artists – John Denver, Neil Diamond,...
David Seebach's Illusions in the Night
All new for 2023! Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks ‘n’ treats in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater.This wonderful show is...
THE SOUND OF HER MUSIC: Julie Andrews Tribute
Back by popular demand, we salute the incomparable Julie Andrews....
Dad's Season Tickets
Which of Frank’s three daughters will inherit his treasured season tickets? The Kosinski sisters employ every trick in the playbook. From kickoff to the final...
PIANO MAN: Billy Joel Tribute
Grab a cocktail and your Uptown Girl for all the Joel classics....
The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, DISNEY’S LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.In...
The Little Mermaid
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersens most beloved stories and the classic animated film, DISNEYS LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for...
Summer Stars Broadway Cabaret
Join our Sunset Summer Stars in this celebration of Broadway hits. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this 1-hour concert on our north lawn. (If it...
DANCING IN THE STREETS: Motown & Soul
Join Kerry Hart Bieneman and friends in this celebration of MoTown & Soul. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this 1-hour concert on our north lawn....
Agatha Christie's Spider's Web
Clarissa, wife of a diplomat, is adept at spinning tales of adventure, but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live...
It's My Party: Hits of the '50s & '60s
Sing along with Carolyn Wehner to pop and rock hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s....
101 Dalmations Kids
Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet...
Irresistible: The Music of Bobby Darin
Although Darin’s life was brief, his music is timeless....
DESCENDANTS: The Musical
It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying...
Young Frankenstein
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation THE PRODUCERS, comes the recently updated West End edition of this monster musical comedy. Comic genius Mel...
Little Red Riding Hoodie, 2023
Take a journey with Red as she skips to her Grandma’s house with a basket full of goodies. But this isn’t the usual Little Red.Watch...
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee, estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own...
Parton & Partners
This is the one you’ve been asking for. Is there a bigger, kinder, more successful superstar than the one and only Dolly Parton? You can...
Karen & Carly & Kerry
Karen Carpenter and Carly Simon are chart-topping superstars of our generation. Join us for our tribute to these wonderful performers....
The Cemetery Club
Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands graves. Ida is sweet-tempered and ready to begin a new...
Rock 'N' Roll Road Trip
If life is a highway, let’s hit the road. We’ll take the Last Train to Clarksville to meet the Tallahassee Lassee, the Wichita Lineman, and those Nashville Cats! You don’t even have...
Mostly Monsterly
Tammi Sauer’s magnificent children’s book is brought to life in this bug in a rug original musical. Bernadette might look like your ordinary monster, but...
Best of Bacharach
Join us for an exciting retrospective of Bacharach’s varied compositions....
Love, Sex and the IRS
Jon and Leslie are a couple of out-of-work bachelors who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns...
BROADWAY’S BEST: Schwartz & Sondheim
If you love musical theater, then you’re already familiar with this pair of Stephens–two of Broadways finest composers. Covering their remarkably-wide body of work in...
Glory Days
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Johnny Rodgers and his musicians as they pay tribute to music by “The Boss.” You’ll hear the greatest hits of...
Elf The Musical, Jr.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that...
Elf, the Musical
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santas bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole where he is raised. Our elf wannabe...
Songwriter's Hall of Fame
500 composers from all musical categories have been named to this elite group, from Mercer to McCartney, Betty Comden to Carole King. We’ll cover a...
Festive Folks
Yule love it! Classic folk songs with a dash of jolly jingles in celebration of the season.Added performance at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, December 7,...
Tenors MKE Holiday Concert
Join Tommy Hahn, Tim Rebers, and Andrew Varela, Milwaukee’s three favorite tenors, in the Furlan Auditorium for a glorious concert featuring Broadway, opera, and holiday...
The Aristocats, KIDS
Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with...
Fairy Godmother's (Song) Book of Wisdom
Through story and song, Sunsets Fairy Godmother tells tales of princesses, real and imagined. She shares her wisdom on true royal powers: curiosity, courage, intelligence,...
Clue On Stage: High School Edition
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.The tale begins at a remote...
Clue On Stage
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.The tale begins at...
Andre's Mother & Mothers and Sons
ANDRÉ’S MOTHER – Act 1At André’s memorial, his lover tries one last time to get through to André’s mother, an imposing figure in André’s life....
Americana
What’s Americana? This genre incorporates elements of various musical styles from country to rock, from bluegrass to the blues. We’ll tip our hats to the...
DAVID SEEBACH: Illusions in the Night
Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks n treats in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater.This wonderful show is approximately 90 minutes...
Rock & Roll Royalty
From Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson, rockers reigned from the 50s to the 80s.Performers: Ryan Charles and Johnny RodgersMusic Director/Piano: Sam SteffkeMusicians: Jim Ryan drums,...
The Spitfire Grill
Shelby, a feisty parolee follows her dream to a small Northwoods town in Wisconsin where she finds a place for herself working at Hannahs Spitfire...
4 Guyz in Dinner Jackets: The Supper Club Tour
Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets Call Us Old-Fashioned: The Supper Club Tour at Sunset Playhouse!The Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets take you on an Old-Fashioned...
First-Rate Folk
Whos in the mood for some folk songs? You are!Mark Mrozek and company present the best of the best in this tribute to Americas original...
Disney's Newsies
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenage...
An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls is set in April, 1912 at the home of the well-to-do Birling family. Arthur Birling, a self-made businessman, wife Sybil, daughter Sheila,...
ABBA & Friends - Musical MainStage Concert
Celebrate those Super Troupers along with folks like the Bee Gees, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac...
Broadway Blockbuster Singalong - SideNotes Cabaret
We know you love singing along at our cabaret shows (yes we heard you!), so heres your chance to really Sing out, Louise!Join Carolyn Wehner,...
Something Rotten!
Welcome to the Middle Ages! Set in 1595, the hilarious SOMETHING ROTTEN! tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, desperate to write a...
Beauty & The Beat - The Artistry of Miss Peggy Lee - SideNotes Cabaret
A singer, songwriter, composer, and actress, Peggy Lees multi-faceted career spanned six decades.Starting out as a big band vocalist, Miss Lee evolved into an award-winning...
coustic Superstars - Musical MainStage Concert
Some of the best tunes dont play as well in the big arenas but were designed for up-close-and-personal easy listening in coffeehouses and on college...
The Vagina Monologues - After Sunset Studio Series
For Mature Audiences only An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including...
Barefoot in the Park
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. Hes a stuffy, ambitious young lawyer and shes a romantic, free spirit. After...
You've Got A Friend - SideNotes Cabaret
Celebrate two legendary singer/songwriters of the Baby Boom generation.Compositions include I Feel The Earth Move, Fire and Rain, and Its Too Late....
Get Ready! - Musical MainStage Concert
Motown, R&B, Funk, Jazz, Gospel... its all the heart of soul...
Tessa's Tip-Tapping Toes - bug in a rug Children's Theater
Other mice scurry, but not Tessa. She boogies, bops shimmies, and hops.Tessa taps during her familys raids through Mrs. Timbonis kitchen. Soon Mrs. Timboni brings...
BoyGirlBoyGirl - SideNotes Cabaret
BoyGirlBoyGirl has been crowned Milwaukees Manhattan Transfer as theyve taken the A-Train through some of the best four-part vocal jazz in the history of the...
Surf's Up! - Musical MainStage Concert
Good Vibrations! Pull on your best Hawaiian shirt and grab an umbrella drink! Lets ignore the howling January winds and head to wherever the surfs...
4 Weddings and an Elvis
Sandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies!In the hilarious Four Weddings and an...
She Loves Me
SHE LOVES ME at Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI. runs December 2-19, 2021. Considered by many to be the most charming musical...
Ella Meets Mel
Sizzling jazz vocals fill the air in an homage to superstars Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torm.Award-winning singers Johnny Rodgers and Ellen Winters pay tribute to...
Wait Until Dark
Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife, becomes the target of three con-men searching for a missing doll. (It was her husband who unwittingly transported...
The Beat Goes On: Rock Classics
Each one of our fifteen seasons has included a nod to some of the greatest hits in rock history.Its time once more to Shake, Rattle,...
David Seebach: Illusions In The Night
All new for 2021! Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks n treats in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater.This wonderful show...
Nobody Does It Better: Chick Singers
Who doesnt love music by superstars like Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy, and Donna Summer?Party on with music director, KERRY HART BIENEMAN and singers...
Run For Your Wife
John Smith, a happy London taxi driver with an irregular working schedule, has one little problem. He is married. TWICE! Wife number one, Mary, lives...
Don't Stop Believin': Journey & Friends
Were going to rock the house as we Journey through Styx, Foreigner, Boston, and many more of our all-time favorite bands....
A Window of Opportunity: Songs to Remember
When opportunity knocks, answer the call! Talented teens who missed out on their high school musicals due to school closures are given the chance to...
The Piano Men: Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute
THE PIANO MEN: BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN A Tribute By Johnny RodgersBilly Joel and Elton John are two of the most famous piano men...
Disco Divas: Everybody Dance!
Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Freda Payne, and other fiery divas started a Disco Inferno that lit up the 80s with songs like RESCUE ME, I...
Johnny Cash & Friends
We head to Music Row in Nashville where well pay homage to the Man in Black and the dozens of singers who spent time on...
Dancing In The Streets: Motown & Soul
Kerry Hart Bieneman brings the amazing talents of Shawn Holmes, Cynthia Cobb, & Ryan Charles to this celebration in song. With many of the biggest...
Broadway Hits!
Fasten your seat belts for an entire evening of eleven oclock Broadway blockbuster numbers presented by talented performers from Bombshell Theater Co. who are rarin...
The Best Is Yet To Come: Sinatra & Friends
Music from the Great American Songbook takes center stage as we feature songs by legendary vocalists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, and Nat...
Sgt. Pepper With A Revolver On Abbey Road
Fifty years ago, the greatest band of all time conceived and recorded three of the most revolutionary albums in music history. Well revisit the best...
KERRY SINGS KARLY & KAREN
Sunset veteran Kerry Hart Bieneman pays tribute to two of her favorite artists of all time, Carly Simon and Karen Carpenter.From Youre So Vain to...
West Side Story
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the Jets...
Barefoot in the Park
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. Hes a stuffy, ambitious young lawyer and shes a romantic, free spirit. After...
The Start of Something Big
Back by popular demand, BOB HIRSCHI and PEGGY PETERSON RYAN reunite in a salute to Americas popular husband-and-wife team, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorm.Along with...
Cabaret
In a Berlin nightclub as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience with assurances that they will forget...
The Beat Goes On: Rock Classics
Each one of our fourteen seasons has included a nod to some of the greatest hits in rock history. Its time once more to Shake,...
The Vagina Monologues
An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a...
Rhode's Roadhouse Rowdies
Music has been a huge part of Alissa Rhodes life since she was a youngster, so its no surprise that she has assembled her family...
Noises Off
As a company of actors attempts to deliver a comedy onstage, we go behind the scenes where the real farce explodes. Everything that can go...
Hal Prince: From Fiddler to Phantom
Producer/Director Hal Prince played a role in bringing dozens of the most beloved musical theater productions of the twentieth century to the stage. His most...
Backstage Broadway
Broadway veterans ANDREW AND SUSAN VARELA share music, memories, and anecdotes of their many years on the Great White Way. Youll hear tunes from LES...
Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune
As the curtain rises, Frankie (a waitress) and Johnny (a short-order cook who works in the same restaurant) are discovered in bed. It is their...
Peaceful, Easy Feeling: The Eagles & Friends
Four musicians came together in 1971 and became one of the most successful rock bands in history. Well feature their biggest hits like Desperado, Hotel...
The Game's Afoot
It is December, 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his...
That's Entertainment: 100 Years of Movie Music
The mission of the American Film Institute is to preserve the heritage of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work, and to...
Unforgettable: The Music of Nat King Cole
Join JOHNNY RODGERS and his musicians as they celebrate the 100th birthday of the incomparable and unforgettable Nat King Cole. Known as the best friend...
The Game's Afoot
Its the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big...
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Its the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big...
MAMA MIA!
ABBAs hits tell the hilarious story of a young womans search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island...
Barry & Bette: Looks like we made it
Are you a Fanilow? Or a Divine Miss M groupie? In 1971, Bette Midler caught Barry Manilows act and hired the young musician as her...
Crown Jewels of Jazz
Music of the stellar artists who reigned supreme in Americas original art form will be featured in this swinging tribute to the women who created...
A Comedy of Tenors
One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? Its 1930s Paris...
Peter, Paul, Mary & Friends
Well be Leaving on a Jet Plane, heading 500 Miles, to visit some of our folk favorites from the Almanacs to the Weavers. Why dont...
Doubt
In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn...
Hairspray
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When...
Leading Ladies
In this hilarious comedy by the author of LEND ME A TENOR and MOON OVER BUFFALO, two English actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so...
BROADWAY SINGALONG
We know you love singing along at our cabaret shows (yes … we heard you!), so here’s your chance to really “Sing out, Louise!” Join...
SIDE SHOW
Based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daily Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of...
BUG IN A RUG - WANTED: FAIRY GODMOTHER
After years of helping people make their dreams come true, it is time for the Fairy Godmother to retire. Now she needs to pick her...
LEGENDS OF AMERICAN ROCK
Watch out! The room will be rockin’ ‘n rollin’ as popular performers Bob Hirschi and Ryan Charles party hearty in a salute to some of...
Spamalot
Lovingly lifted from the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” SPAMALOT recounts the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the...
BEAT IT! BACK TO THE '80S
A second helping of that totally righteous decade! A few seasons back, we worried that if we offered up tunes from the ‘80s our audiences...
AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY
A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family...
DON'T THINK TWICE IT'S ALL FOLK
The Kingston Trio. Peter, Paul & Mary. Bob Dylan. Joan Baez. In the 1960s these fabulous artists and others led the influential revival of American...
The Curious Savage
Mrs. Savage is an elderly woman whose late husband has left her $10 million dollars. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people...
SOUNDS OF SOUL
A little Aretha, a little Stevie - a tip of the hat to the singers of soul Last season we took our first walk down...
RABBIT HOLE
Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously...
FRANKLY SENTIMENTAL
There will be plenty of delicious musical treats for you and your special Valentine as the versatile and exciting Swing Explosion presents a program of...
BUG IN A RUG - SONG AND DANCE MAN
Adapted from the Caldecott Medal-awarded book by Karen Ackerman, our tale tells a sweet story about the importance of family and its rich history. Two...
A Murder Is Announced
An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of a murder to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not...
BILLBOARD'S BEST
From ABBA to The Zombies, from the Tennessee Waltz to Havana...we'll rock and stroll through radio’s chart-topping hits! On January 4, 1936, Billboard Magazine published...
Christmas Belles
A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, and a reluctant Elvis...
SEASON GREETING FROM ROSIE AND BING
careers spanned more than 60 years. Whether it was records, radio, television, concerts, or film, these superstars were always at the top of the list....
A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS
Kick off the holidays with the sounds of our favorite mellow fellow. At the holidays, all roads lead to home and that includes country roads....
Mary Poppins
Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Mary takes the children on many magical and...
THE PRODUCERS
A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers...
ANY NUMBER CAN DIE
A hilarious spoof of the mystery plays of the twenties. Four ingenious murders take place in an island mansion as a pair of elderly detectives...
QUEENS OF COUNTRY
Join a stellar cast of vocalists as they pay homage to the Queens of classic country music. We'll highlight the crowning achievements of performers such...
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerbert High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing clique: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in...
IT’S TOO DARN HOT: COLE PORTER
Cole Porter's parties were lavishly extravagant and someties even a little scandaloous. That Red Hot Mama, BECKY SPICE, is back to sing Cole's witty and...
C’MON GET HAPPY
Join pianist and singer Kerry Hart Bieneman as she salutes Judy Garland! Two concerts: Saturday, May 12 at 7:30PM and Sunday, May 13 at 2PM....
ANIMAL TALES: AESOP’S FABLES
For more than two thousand years, we have shared Aesop's fables with children to teach basic moral principles. bug in a rug will bring to...
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER
Five years have passed since Bernard declared his love for Jacqueline in BOEING BOEING, and he is now planning a romantic weekend with his chic...
BAND ON THE RUN
A tribute to the best bands of the '60s & '70s - Eagles; Chicago; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Erth, Wind & Fire; doobie brothers...and so...
BETRAYAL
The play begins in the present, with the meeting of Emma and Jerry, whose adulterous affair of seven years ended two years earlier. Emma's marriage...
BOYGIRLBOYGIRL
All aboard the A-Train as "Milwaukee's Manhattan Transfer" takes you on a swinging trip through some of the best four-part vocal jazz in the history...
INTO THE WOODS
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairy tale about the wishes, family and the choices we make. This musical follows a Baker...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: MOTOWN
Hitsville, USA. No other record company in history had such a legendary influence on pop music and culture....
PEOPLE WILL SAY WE’RE IN LOVE
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II created timeless classics like OKLAHOMA!, CAROUSEL and SOUTH PACIFIC and are the very heart and soul of the Great...
CAPS FOR SALE
Adapted from the classic book by Esphyr Slobodkina, our story goes behind the scenes to spin the tale of a cap peddler's life, including a...
ROOM SERVICE
A nimble-witted producer, living on credit with several actors in a Broadway hotel, is desperately in need of a good script. He finds one, and,...
ELTON JOHN: ROCKET MAN
In his five-decade career, this Grammy, Tony and Oscar-winning artist has produced hundreds of memorable musical moments....
THE GRADUATE
A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the '60s, Benjamin's disastrous sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life in the After Sunset...
ROCKIN’ THE NEW YEAR: CONCERT & PARTY
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Sunset Playhouse! Our house band, BtW, will rock out with the best music of the '60s, '70s and '80s. You'll...
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
This “Tale as Old as Time” focuses on the relationship between the Beast, a young prince trapped under a hideous spell, and a beautiful young...
OUR FAVORITE THINGS
Back by popular demand, OUR FAVORITE THINGS salutes the incomparable Julie Andrews. TARYN WHIPPLE and DON LOBACZ return to present an entertaining retrospective of Andrews'...
School of the Arts Presents: Beauty and the Beast
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the...
HOMEWARD BOUND
"Mrs. Robinson," "Sound of Silence," "Bridge Over Troubled Water"...we pay homage to the sixties' most popular duo....
SWITCH WITCH
Can a good witch change an evil witch? This is the story of a good witch who overcomes loneliness and feeling different by befriending an...
SISTER ACT
SISTER ACT is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! When disco diva, Deloris...
PHANTASIES SUCH AS THESE
Six tales of terror by Edgar Allan Poe A collection of stories penned by the Master f the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. You may likely...
THE BRITISH INVASION
Rock and pop acts from the Kinks to the Stones to the Who, created a revolutionary soundtrack as the counterculture rose on both sides of...
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
Two heavyweight singer-songwriters of the Baby Boom era, Carole King and James Taylor are a dream team whose compositions include "I Feel The Earth Move,"...
DAVID SEEBACH’S ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT
Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some appropriate Tricks ‘n’ Treats. Halloween is just around the corner and you can witness unusual...
Over The River and Through The Woods
Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn't mean his family isn't still in Jersey....
Elvis!
The King of rock 'n' roll transformed the music industry and set off a pop culture rebellion....
Hello, Dolly!
It’s turn-of-the-century New York City when we meet the enchanting, full-of-life widow Dolly Levi. This socialite-turned-matchmaker is actually a “professional meddler”, whose clients include Horace...
And Then There Were None
Eight guests who have never met each other (or their apparently absent host and hostess) are lured to an island. Throw in two house servants...
SideNotes Cabaret Series: Belters, Balladeers, And Broadway
Milwaukee favorite Doug Clemons and accompanist Anne VanDeusen present topnotch tunes, celebrate renowned singers, and have fun with a wide range of music from the...
The Narrow Gate
The Narrow Gate is the story of Galileo Galilei and his imprisonment by the Catholic Church during the Inquisition told with elegance and a sly...
SideNotes Cabaret Series: Ella Meets Mel
Award-winning singers pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé, two of the greatest jazz improvisers of the 20th century. Backed by a trio of...
bug in a rug Children's Theater: Hansel & Goldie
Once upon a time…Well, you know the stories of Hansel and Gretel and Goldilocks and the Three Bears but do you know what happened next?...
The Dixie Swim Club
Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships....
Musical MainStage Concert Series: I'll TakeManhattan
Our season eleven finale will find us tipping our top hats to the best of the Great White Way, as we pay homage to your...
SideNotes Cabaret Series: What The World Needs Now - A Tribute To Burt Bacharach
Six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy award winner Burt Bacharach composed popular hit songs that created the soundtrack of our lives from the ‘50s...
Little Shop Of Horrors
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, has devoured the hearts of theater-goers for over 30 years. Meek floral...
Musical MainStage Concert Series: Family Ties
Most families create stories but some also generate a whole lot of great tunes. In this concert, we'll celebrate the musical ties that bind as...
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SWING: SWING EXPLOSION featuring PETE SORCE
SWING INTO SPRING AT SUNSET’S SIDENOTES CABARET Treat yourself and a special someone to a celebration of hearts and flowers as PETE SORCE and THE...
SideNotes Cabaret Series: It Might As Well Be Swing - Swing Explosion featuring Pete Sorce
Swing into spring with sweet musical treats for your special Valentine as PETE SORCE returns to Sunset’s SideNotes Cabaret to present an evening of delightful...
bug in a rug Children's Theater: Goodnight Lulu
Paulette Bogan's fabulous book is brought to life with crackling wit and huge laughs in the original musical. Saying goodnight can sometimes take a little...
You Can't Take It With You
This classic screwball comedy won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and it’s been entertaining audiences ever since. Set in the large house of a rather...
Musical MainStage Concert Series: Billy Joel & Friends
This celebration of singer-songwriters will pay tribute to folks like Simon & Garfunkel, Carol King, and the Piano Man himself....
A Blast From The Brass II - New Year's Eve Gala Event
"What a celebration! Let's do that again!" That was the consensus on New Year's Eve and we agree. By popular demand, premier show band BtW...
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
In this hilarious classic, a couple struggling to mount the annual church pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids—and nothing says Christmas like a...
SideNotes Cabaret Series: Holiday Belles
Ring in the holiday season with a sleigh full of jazzy harmonies and delicious melodies as Becky Spice, Kay Stiefel, and Peggy Peterson Ryan reunite...
Musical MainStage Concert Series: Down Home With The Carpenters
From Merry Christmas, Darling to We've Only Just Begun, we'll ring in the holidays with the sounds of this distinctive duo....
bug in a rug Children's Theater: The Big Blue Ball
We all live on this fascinating planet called Earth. From all over the world come tales of its beauty. This original musical takes you inside...
Fiddler On The Roof
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, the musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has touched audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth, and...
Musical MainStage Concert Series: Twist & Shout
You asked. We heard you. Because "more Beatles" is always the answer. A stellar cast will be twisting and shouting to bring a few more...
SideNotes Cabaret Series: Songs Of The Silver Screen
From the first “talkies” to today’s modern movie musicals, songs from the silver screen have become the background music of our lives. Tunes that made...
Moon Over Buffalo
A hilarious comedy, MOON OVER BUFFALO centers on a couple of over-the-hill actors trying to keep their marriage and their ragtag touring company afloat. In...
Musical MainStage Concert Series: Happy Days
We'll stroll down Nostalgia Lane to the soundtrack of our youth -- American Graffiti meets The Big Chill....
Anything Goes
Nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England aboard the ocean liner S. S. American. Her pal, Billy Crocker, has stowed...
Boeing Boeing
It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses, all engaged to him without knowing about...
Our Favorite Things: A Tribute To Julie Andrews
Few performers can equal the achievements of the incomparable Dame Julie Andrews. TARYN WHIPPLE and DON LOBACZ present an entertaining retrospective of Andrews’ career, including...
The Little Red Hen Remix
The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals – they...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
An eclectic group of six students vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives,...
Rnig-A-Ding-Ding: Sinatra & Co.
Jazz, swing, big band... we'll tip our hats to the musical giants who came just before the world started rocking and rolling. Ella Fitzgerald, Frank...
Highlights From The Footlights
From the classic to the contemporary, ADAM ESTES, SAMANTHA SOSTARICH, and NATHAN WESSELOWSKI salute the best of Broadway in this homage to the timeless songs...
Broadway Buddies
Our annual salute to musical theater will find us doubling our pleasure and doubling our fun when we focus on duos like Rodgers & Hammerstein,...
Videos
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The Play That Goes Wrong Racine Theatre Guild (9/11-9/27) |
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Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None Milwaukee Repertory Theater (5/26-6/28) |
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Ibsens' GHOSTS Wisconsin Classic Stage (7/10-7/19) |
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God of Carnage Racine Theatre Guild (1/15-1/31) |
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Come From Away Racine Theatre Guild (5/21-6/06) |
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Matt Rife Fiserv Forum (11/07-11/07) |
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Monty Python''s Spamalot Uihlein Hall Marcus Center (7/14-7/19) |
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Disney's Dare to Dream Jr The Historic Sprague Theater (7/17-7/26) |
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Happy Together Tour Uihlein Hall (9/03-9/03) |
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Dad's Season Tickets Racine Theatre Guild (7/17-7/26) |
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