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Renaissance Theaterworks Presents THE HOW & THE WHY

by Stephi Wild — September 22, 2022

Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) begins their 30th season with 'The How and the Why' by Sarah Treem, Oct.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? This Month

by Stephi Wild — September 2, 2022

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) has announced full casting and production details for WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? by Brian Quijada and directed by MCT's Artistic Director Brent Hazelton.

Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations

by Team BWW — August 24, 2022

Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence.

Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations

by Stephi Wild — August 24, 2022

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.

Northlight Theatre Announces Cast for THE GARBOLOGISTS

by Team BWW — August 12, 2022

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J.

Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa to Lead New York Premiere of Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa's LOS OTROS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 26, 2022

The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

BWW Review: True Story of THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL Will Inspire All Ages at FIRST STAGE

by Kelsey Lawler — May 9, 2022

Now playing at First Stage, The Amazing Lemonade Girl is based on the true story of Alexandra Flynn Scott, the young girl who started a childhood cancer movement by literally turning lemons into lemonade.

Steppenwolf Announces 2022/23 Season Featuring 4 World Premieres & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 19, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the 2022/23 Season today.

Milwaukee's First Stage to Present The World Premiere Production THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2022

First Stage will present the world premiere production of THE AMAZING LEMONADE GIRL, written by award-winning playwright/author, First Stage Resident Playwright and Wisconsin actor James DeVita and directed by First Stage alum and Northern Sky Associate Artistic Director Molly Rhode.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Sign Language Interpreted Performance Of MALA

by Stephi Wild — February 10, 2022

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre announces sign language interpreted performance on Thursday, February 10th at 7:30pm.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Casting and More for MALA By Melinda Lopez

by A.A. Cristi — January 7, 2022

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre announces full casting and production details for MALA by Melinda Lopez directed by Artistic Director Brent Hazelton.

Photos: THE GIFT OF THE MAGI Opens This Week At American Players Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — November 24, 2021

American Players Theatre will hold the first performance of The Gift of the Magi in the Touchstone Theatre on November 26, with opening night on November 28 at 6:00 pm.

American Players Theatre Announces 2022 Season

by Stephi Wild — October 29, 2021

American Players Theatre (APT) has announced the 2022 season lineup, including five plays originally slated to run in the 2020 season, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Artistic Director Brent Hazelton Helms An All-New Take On UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL

by A.A. Cristi — April 6, 2021

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's (MCT) Virtually Re-Imagined Season continues with an all-new take on UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger.

PREMIERES Announces Licensing Rights Available for INNER VOICES Catalogue of One-Act Solo Musicals

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 10, 2021

PREMIERES has announced that it will be making live production and streaming production rights available for selected works of its biennial INNER VOICES series.

The Kurt Weill Foundation Responds To Pandemic With The Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 27, 2020

The hardships COVID-19 have caused for songwriters and performers has prompted The Kurt Weill Foundation to provide financial support to participants chosen for the Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook, a new collection of sixteen contemporary theater songs by nineteen emerging writers.