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Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Kanata Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - Nov 10, 2025

What did our critic think of THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Kanata Theatre?

The Green Room 42 Will Present FOR A DAY OF SKY In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present for a day of sky on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m., a one-night-only concert celebrating rarely heard songs by some of musical theatre’s greatest composers.

THE SPITFIRE GRILL To Open Actors’ Playhouse 2025�"2026 Season In Miami
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

Actors’ Playhouse will present the Miami premiere of The Spitfire Grill this fall, directed by Artistic Director David Arisco. Performances run October 8–November 2 at the Miracle Theatre.

Terrific New Theatre Reveals 2025/2026 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025

“The Book Club Play” will be the first production of Terrific New Theatre's 2025/2026 season in its new theatrical space. It will open August 14, as the premiere offering in what is being referred to as “2025/2026: The Full Return of TNT.” The title references TNT's mini-season of 2024/2025, which consisted of four productions. This new, full season will include six presentations: four plays, one musical, and one play with music.

GUYS ON ICE to Open Lake George Dinner Theatre 58th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Lake George Dinner Theatre will open its 58th season with Guys on Ice, The Ice Fishing Musical with book and lyrics by Fred Alley, and music by James Kaplan. Learn more!

Photos: THE SPITFIRE GRILL in Rehearsal at Lakewood Playhouse This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

Lakewood Playhouse will conclude its 86th season with the regional premiere of a newly revised version of The Spitfire Grill, opening July 11 and running through July 27. The heartfelt musical will be performed in-the-round at the theatre’s home in the Lakewood Towne Center. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal.

Review: Make a Reservation at THE SPITFIRE GRILL
by R. Scott Reedy - May 9, 2025

The musical “The Spitfire Grill” – with book and music by James Valcq and lyrics by the late Fred Alley, who also co-wrote the book – perfectly captures the small-town ethos of its rural Gilead, Wisconsin, setting.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Actors' Playhouse 2025-2026 Mainstage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Mainstage Season, marking an extraordinary milestone: the company's 30th anniversary at the historic Miracle Theatre. Learn more!

Skylight Music Theatre Announces FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, AMADEUS And More for 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Skylight Music Theatre has announced 2025-26 season, marking the company's 66th year of bringing exceptional music theatre to Milwaukee audiences.

Lake George Dinner Theatre Unveils 58th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

Lake George Dinner Theatre will present a season of 'Friends and Family' for its 58th year entertaining audiences. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.  George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.

Review: LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - Nov 15, 2024

'Lumberjacks in Love' offers an evening of much-needed laughs.

LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Stackner Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

Milwaukee Rep will present Lumberjacks in Love from Fred Alley and James Kaplan, the creators behind Guys on Ice, in the Stackner Cabaret. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Broadway Rose
by Krista Garver - Jun 6, 2024

This well-directed, well-acted musical is about forgiveness, community, the strength of the human spirit, and the power of dreaming big.

Spotlight: THE SPITFIRE GRILL! at Austin Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 13, 2024

Austin Playhouse presents The Spitfire Grill!

Milwaukee Rep Announces PRELUDE TO A KISS THE MUSICAL World Premiere and More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.

GUYS ON ICE to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Milwaukee Rep will present the return of the funny Wisconsin favorite, Guys on Ice, celebrating its 25th anniversary of when it premiered at Milwaukee Rep.

Cast Set for THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Austin Playhouse announces the cast and creatives for the heartwarming musical The Spitfire Grill. Based on the 1996 film, this American musical received nominations for Best Musical.

The Nazareth University Theatre & Dance Department to Present SPITFIRE GRILL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

THE NAZARETH UNIVERSITY THEATRE & DANCE DEPARTMENT presents 'SPITFIRE GRILL', a musical about a young woman's journey toward a fresh start in a rural Wisconsin town. Don't miss this captivating production!

Doc Heide Celebrates 50 Years with Northern Sky With WHEN PIGS FLY!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2023

When Doc Heide joined the UW-Green Bay Heritage Ensemble 50 years ago this year, the troupe was a tiny group of college students on a woodsy stage in Peninsula State Park created to host naturalist programs.