Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Video: Milwaukee Rep's FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Stars Sing 'Almost Paradise'
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared an in-studio performance of 'Almost Paradise' from FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL, featuring the actors playing Ren McCormack and Ariel Moore ahead of the show's run. Watch the video!

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY to Open Arden Theatre's New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Arden Theatre Company will open its new season in Philadelphia with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a musical featuring Bob Dylan songs performed live by an actor-musician cast.

Video: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Cast Sings 'I'm Free/Heaven Help Me' at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 1, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared rehearsal footage of the first sing-through of 'I'm Free/Heaven Help Me' from FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL, ahead of the production's run at the Powerhouse Theater.

Video: Milwaukee Rep Cast Rehearses 'New York, New York' for THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
by Joshua Wright - Aug 28, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared rehearsal footage of its cast performing 'New York, New York' from THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, a Kander and Ebb revue ahead of the production's run.

Video: THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Cast Performs 'Maybe This Time' at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Aug 28, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared studio footage of performers Jillian Louis and Joe Kinosian singing 'Maybe This Time' ahead of the Kander and Ebb revue's run in the Stackner Cabaret.

Video: First Look at FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared first look footage of FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL, featuring the cast performing songs and choreography ahead of the production's run at the theater's Powerhouse space.

THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND to be Presented at Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will kick off its 2026/27 Season, it’s second in the Associated Bank Theater Center, with The World Goes ’Round, a vibrant musical revue celebrating the legendary songwriting team John Kander and Fred Ebb.

Alley Theatre Unveils Programming for the 2026 Alley All New Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

Alley Theatre’s All New Festival is back this fall as it features a three-day festival of staged readings in October. All readings are free and open to the public, with weekend packages offering VIP treatment.

Cast Set for Stephen Mear-Directed FOOTLOOSE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will kick off the 2026/27 Season—its second in the new Associated Bank Theater Center—with the musical Footloose. The production will be directed and choreographed by Stephen Mear.

Video: FOOTLOOSE Director Stephen Mear Talks Milwaukee Rep Production
by Joshua Wright - Aug 5, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater posted a conversation with Stephen Mear, who returns to direct and choreograph FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL ahead of its 2026/27 season run.

Video: INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SÉANCE Star Katie Bender Talks New Show at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater shared a conversation with playwright and performer Katie Bender ahead of her one-woman show exploring Harry Houdini's legacy and her own desire to break free.

RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH to Open at Peninsula Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

Peninsula Players Theatre will present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, a theatrical tribute featuring hits like 'Folsom Prison Blues' and 'I Walk the Line,' directed by Dan Kazemi in his debut at the theater.

Video: First Look at THE CRAIC at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jul 17, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released first look footage of THE CRAIC, back by popular demand after a sell-out run, playing March 26 through May 23, 2027 in the Stackner Cabaret.

Interview: Theatre Life with Peggy McKowen
by Elliot Lanes - Jul 10, 2026

Today’s subject Peggy McKowen is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director for one of the most important theatre festivals for new plays in the country Contemporary American Theatre Festival (CATF). Located at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia this year’s festival will present five new plays in repertory between July 10th and August 2nd. 2026 marks CATF’s 36th season.

Next Act Theatre Promotes Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.

BroadwayWorld Gets a Makeover — Plus a $6B Theater Deal in the Works
by Alex Freeman - Jun 29, 2026

This week's newsletter is a big one for BroadwayWorld — we've launched a fully redesigned website and new On Demand TV apps, bringing our content to over 700 million televisions worldwide. On Broadway, Maybe Happy Ending is on track to become the longest-running show in Belasco Theatre history, while the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards crowned Jake James and Samia Posadas as its top performers at the Minskoff.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Adds 8 New Board Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater revealed eight new Board Trustees, including former TCG President Ben Cameron and Medical College of Wisconsin President Dr. Shekar Kurpad, to serve three-year terms guiding the theater's next chapter.

BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Hold Exclusive One-Day Ticket Sale For FOOTLOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will kick off the 2026/27 Season with an exclusive One Day Sale for the musical opener Footloose. Directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Stephen Mear, Footloose bursts onto the stage with ’80s anthems this summer.

Industry Pro Newsletter: The Lost Boys Wins Big in the Theater Fans Choice Awards — Plus the WNO-Kennedy Center Drama Heats Up
by Alex Freeman - Jun 15, 2026

The theater world never really slows down — and this week is proof. The Lost Boys dominated our Theater Fans' Choice Awards, sweeping nearly every musical category, while the Washington National Opera's legal battle with the Kennedy Center over $17 million in disputed funds continues to unfold. On a more hopeful note, Berkeley's beloved Aurora Theatre is planning its comeback after a year in the dark. All that, plus BroadwayWorld has launched a brand-new Producer Fantasy Game — so if you've ever thought you could pick the hits, now's your chance to prove it.