Kamilah Lay

Photo Flash: ELF THE MUSICAL Brings Christmas Cheer To First Stage

First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, is delighted to share with Milwaukee audiences ELF – The Musical this holiday season.

ELF - The Musical Is Coming To Milwaukee's First Stage This Holiday Season

First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, will share with Milwaukee audiences ELF - The Musical this holiday season. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum, which featured Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf, with Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Baguelin and Directed and Music Direction by Jeff Schaetzke, this hit Broadway musical features catchy tunes, high-energy dance numbers and plenty of holiday joy.

First Stage celebrates milestone year with its 25th Anniversary Gala tonight, June 9. The event is also an occasion to recognize Founding Artistic Director Rob Goodman for his accomplishments during his 25 year tenure. The black tie evening will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner and a program featuring inspirational stories by current young performers, students and alumni of First Stage. During this program a ground-breaking new fundraising initiative will be unveiled and Rob Goodman will be presented with a very special gift in honor of 25 years of transforming lives through theater. The evening will conclude with the high-energy big band, Swing Nouveau.

First Stage celebrates milestone year with its 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, June 9. The event is also an occasion to recognize Founding Artistic Director Rob Goodman for his accomplishments during his 25 year tenure. The black tie evening will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner and a program featuring inspirational stories by current young performers, students and alumni of First Stage. During this program a ground-breaking new fundraising initiative will be unveiled and Rob Goodman will be presented with a very special gift in honor of 25 years of transforming lives through theater. The evening will conclude with the high-energy big band, Swing Nouveau.

First Stage kicks off its 25th anniversary season as SEUSSICALTM returns to the Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street, downtown Milwaukee, from September 16 - October 16, 2011.

First Stage kicks off its 25th anniversary season as SEUSSICALTM returns to the Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street, downtown Milwaukee, from September 16 - October 16, 2011.

First Stage kicks off its 25th anniversary season as SEUSSICALTM returns to the Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street, downtown Milwaukee, from September 16 - October 16, 2011.

First Stage's final performance of THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD, based on the children's classic tale, will take place on February 13, 2011 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut Street in Milwaukee. Tickets can be purchased by phone at (414) 267-2961 or online at www.FirstStage.org.

First Stage presents the musical production of THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD, based on the children's classic tale, January 29 through February 13, 2011 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut Street in Milwaukee.

First Stage presents the musical production of THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD, based on the children's classic tale, January 29 through February 13, 2011 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut Street in Milwaukee.