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BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is Fun & Festive at FIRST STAGE
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 22, 2021

'Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?' Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about: families making memories together, talking about what the holiday season means to them, and showing those on the sidelines a little love, care, and attention. If your holiday tradition includes an afternoon of seasonally-inspired theater, A Charlie Brown Christmas at First Stage is a delightfully adorable way to find the festive spirit.

Photos: First Look at A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at First Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2021

This holiday season brings the joyful return of First  Stage’s production of Charles M. Schulz’s A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater.

Photo Flash: GRETEL! at Milwaukee's First Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2020

This past weekend First Stage opened GRETEL!, a new folk rock musical developed as part of the First Stage Foundry Stage Series. It combines the tale of HANSEL AND GRETEL with VASILISA THE BRAVE (the Russian Cinderella) into a story family audiences will find both compelling and inspiring. Directed by Artistic Director Jeff Frank and showing First Stage's commitment to developing new work, this folk rock musical runs now through March 22 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.

Milwaukee's First Stage Will Present GRETEL!, A LIVE FOLK ROCK MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2020

GRETEL!, a new folk rock musical developed as part of the First Stage Foundry Stage Series, combines the tale of HANSEL AND GRETEL with VASILISA THE BRAVE (the Russian Cinderella) into a story family audiences will find both compelling and inspiring.

Photo Flash: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL At First Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2018

A fun, new musical adaptation of an audience favorite comes to First Stage this holiday season. Created by the talented husband/wife team of Jahnna Beecham (Playwright/Lyricist) and Malcolm Hillgartner (Composer/Lyricist) and based on the play by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL is filled with catchy,'60s-inspired original music and a delightful story that both young and old will enjoy.