BWW Review: First Stage GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL World Premieres TYA Chills and Thrills
by Peggy Sue Dunigan
- Oct 28, 2016
In a world premiere commissioned by First Stage and Oregon Children's Theatre, R.L. Stein's famous 'Goosebumps' series comes to stage life in Milwaukee at the Todd Wehr Theater. First Stage Associate Artistic Director John Maclay and the award winning Danny Abosch wrote the original book, lyrics and music to Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium from one of more than his 62 books Stein wrote between 1992-1997. Stein's youthful horror fiction, often believed to be the second best selling children's series of all time, was created as he says so 'Children could use their own wit and imagination to escape the scary circumstances.'
RAGTIME Opens Tonight at Milwaukee Rep
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 21, 2013
Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African-American couple and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning score bursts onto the stage 'on the wheels of a dream' in what will be the largest and most epic production ever staged at The Rep.
RAGTIME to Open 9/21 at Milwaukee Rep
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 13, 2013
Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African-American couple and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning score bursts onto the stage "on the wheels of a dream" in what will be the largest and most epic production ever staged at The Rep.
Carmen Cusack, Gavin Gregory & More Set for Milwaukee Rep's RAGTIME
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 13, 2013
Voted by Time Magazine as among the Top 100 Best Novels of the last century, this sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African-American couple and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning score bursts onto the stage "on the wheels of a dream" in what will be the largest and most epic production ever staged at The Rep.
First Stage Presents JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS!
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 25, 2011
First Stage rings in the holiday season with JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! at the Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street, downtown Milwaukee, from November 25 - December 24, 2011. Directed by Jeff Frank, this hilarious yet heartwarming holiday show is based on the popular children's book series by Barbara Park and adapted by Allison Gregory. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Marcus Center box office at 929 N. Water Street, by phone at (414) 273-7206 or online at www.firststage.org.
First Stage Presents JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS!, 11/25
by Jennie Mamary
- Nov 4, 2011
First Stage rings in the holiday season with JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! at the Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street, downtown Milwaukee, from November 25 - December 24, 2011. Directed by Jeff Frank, this hilarious yet heartwarming holiday show is based on the popular children's book series by Barbara Park and adapted by Allison Gregory. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Marcus Center box office at 929 N. Water Street, by phone at (414) 273-7206 or online at www.firststage.org.
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