Milwaukee, WI Theatre + Broadway News

Skylight Music Theatre Announces SkylightENSEMBLE Outreach

(4/3/2013) - Skylight Music Theatre announces SkylightENSEMBLE, a young professional outreach initiative created in October 2012. ENSEMBLE brings together young professionals through special events, volunteering and musical theatre with the goal of engaging a new generation of theatre patrons and supporters.

UWM Announces 2013 Alumni Fellow Awards

(4/3/2013) - As UWM celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Peck School of the Arts and the Year of the Arts, two Peck School alumni have been selected as the UWM Foundation Alumni Fellows for 2013.

Milwaukee Playwright Neil Haven's COME BACK Gets Reading at Arcade Theatre, 5/4-5

(4/2/2013) - Come Back, a comedy about death, by Milwaukee playwright Neil Haven, will have a unique two-show staged reading Saturday May 4th at 8pm and Sunday May 5th at 2pm at the Arcade Theatre in the Underground Collaborative at the Grand Avenue Mall.

Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for Milwaukee, WI

Tituss Burgess, Ron Bohmer and Bradley Dean Set for OH WHAT A NIGHT! Billboard Hits of the 1960s With the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

(3/29/2013) - Guest conductor Stuart Chafetz returns to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for the Pops performances of Oh, What a Night! on April 5-7, 2013 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring vocalists Ron Bohmer, Tituss Burgess and Bradley Dean, the MSOsalutes those magical Jersey harmonies in a celebration of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and other favorites of the "doo-wop" era.

James DeVita's ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, TOO MANY HUSBANDS and More Set for American Players Theatre's 2013 Season

(3/26/2013) - American Players Theatre (APT) announces its 2013 Season, which runs June 8 to October 20, 2013, and includes the first indoor Shakespeare production of the company's history: an intimate adaptation of Antony and Cleopatra by heralded off-Broadway actor and playwright James DeVita and director Kate Buckley, presented in the 200-seat Touchstone Theatre. DeVita, one of APT's Core Company members, recently completed a critically acclaimed run of his solo show In Acting Shakespeare at the Pearl Theater in New York.

American Players Theatre Season Will Run 6/8-10/20; HAMLET and More in Lineup

(3/26/2013) - American Players Theatre (APT) announces its 2013 Season, which runs June 8 to October 20, 2013, and includes the first indoor Shakespeare production of the company's history: an intimate adaptation of Antony and Cleopatra by heralded off-Broadway actor and playwright James DeVita and director Kate Buckley, presented in the 200-seat Touchstone Theatre. DeVita, one of APT's Core Company members, recently completed a critically acclaimed run of his solo show In Acting Shakespeare at the Pearl Theater in New York.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2013/14 Season Announced

(3/25/2013) - Artistic Director Mark Clements announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2013/14 Season today. The season will present an epic slate of personalities and productions on the Quadracci Powerhouse stage - the monumental, moving and Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime will give audiences a glimpse at the early 20th century life of three distinct groups of people, while the side-splitting comedy, Noises Off, peeks behind the curtain at a group of struggling actors. The tumultuous final days of Judy Garland will unfold in End of the Rainbow, a single virtuoso artist will lead a blazing, contemporary retelling of a Homer classic in An Iliad, and the dynamic birth of Superman will be explored with The History of Invulnerability, forever changing the way we look at superheroes.

Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 3/24/2013

(3/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/24/2013 for Milwaukee, WI

Yale University's Dan Perez Accepts 'Golden Hammer' Scenic Technology Award at USITT 2013

(3/22/2013) - Yale University School of Drama student Dan Perez accepted the 2013 Frederick A. Buerki 'Golden Hammer' Scenic Technology Award from sponsor Dr. Bernhard Works on Wednesday night, March 20, opening night of the 2013 United States Institute for Theatre Technology Annual Conference & Stage Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Darrian Ford: The Cooke Book Comes to Milwaukee, Now thru 3/24

(3/22/2013) - The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts will present Darrian Ford-- The Cooke Book - The Music of Sam Cooke, to play at the Marcus Center's Vogel Hall for four performances only tonight, March 22 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 23 at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 pm.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to Stage JEEVES IN BLOOM, 4/11-28

(3/20/2013) - P.G. Wodehouse's beloved comic characters will once again come to life on the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) stage this spring in JEEVES IN BLOOM, April 11-28, 2013. This quick-witted British comedy is written by Illinois playwright Margaret Raether, who brought us our successful 2010 production of JEEVES INTERVENES. Reprising their roles from JEEVES INTERVENES are Matt Daniels as Jeeves and director Tami Workentin. JEEVES IN BLOOM performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 3/17/2013

(3/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for Milwaukee, WI

Skylight Music Theatre Announces 2013-2014 Season

(3/15/2013) - Skylight Music Theatre's 2013-2014 season is the inaugural season for incoming artistic director, Viswa Subbaraman. Subbaraman has chosen seven diverse musical theatre and operatic works that will form the framework for a season-long conversation about freedom and revolution.

Photo Flash: First Look at Milwaukee Rep's A RAISIN IN THE SUN

(3/13/2013) - The show opens at Milwaukee Rep on March 15 - get a first look below!

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV's Mark Nelson Selected as 2013 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow

(3/11/2013) - My Name Is Asher Lev star and veteran Broadway actor Mark Nelson has been chosen as a recipient of the 2013 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship, it was announced by the Ten Chimneys Foundation.

Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 3/10/2013

(3/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/10/2013 for Milwaukee, WI

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES Makes a Pit Stop at Skylight Music Theatre, Now thru 3/24

(3/8/2013) - Take a seat and place your order for some of Rhetta Cupp's famous apple pie! Skylight Music Theatre kicks it up a notch with the countrified musical Pump Boys and Dinettes tonight, March 8th - March 24th in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI).

Renaissance Theaterworks to Present Reading of CENSORED ON FINAL APPROACH, 4/26

(3/6/2013) - Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) is collaborating with the Milwaukee VA Womens Health Program to present a free play reading of CENSORED ON FINAL APPROACH by Phylis Ravel. Suzan Fete and Jennifer Rupp will be Co-Directing this reading that will feature women veterans, Milwaukee VA staff and friends. One day only: April 26, 2013, at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave., Recreation Hall, room 3435. The readings are at 2 pm and 6:30 pm, and are free and open to the public. Talkbacks will follow the readings.

Alan Alda to Lead Ten Chimneys' Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Master Class, 7/21-28

(3/6/2013) - Ten Chimneys Foundation announces its 2013 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Master Class with Academy Award nominee, six time Golden Globe winner, and five time Emmy Award winner Alan Alda serving as the Master Teacher. From July 21 - 28, Mr. Alda will focus on spontaneity on stage, and will lead ten accomplished theatre actors in a master class and immersion experience on the grounds and within the inspirational rooms of Ten Chimneys, the National Historic Landmark estate of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin.

Renaissance Theaterworks Presents THE ROAD TO MECCA in April

(3/4/2013) - Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) wraps up its 20th season with THE ROAD TO MECCA by Athol Fugard. Suzan Fete will be directing one of Fugard's most lyrical plays, featuring Linda Stephens, Bri Sudia and Jonathan Gillard Daly. Running April 5 - 28, 2013, at the Studio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway. Tickets can be purchased for $36 (fee & taxes not included) in person at the Broadway Theatre Center Box Office, by telephone at (414) 291-7800, or online at www.r-t-w.com.

Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 3/03/2013

(3/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for Milwaukee, WI

MYSO Raises Nearly $2.1 Million for Scholarship Fund Campaign

(3/1/2013) - Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) ihas announced it has surpassed its goal of $2 million for Fran's Fund, a scholarship fund established to provide life-changing opportunities in music for underserved youth throughout southeastern Wisconsin, ensuring that thousands of young musicians, regardless of financial need, can benefit from the intensive music experiences offered by MYSO. Thanks to widespread community support for this important effort, the campaign concluded at the end of 2012, and has received more than $2,096,000 in gifts and pledges.

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Children's Choir Present Milwaukee Youth Music Celebration, 3/10

(3/1/2013) - Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and Milwaukee Children's Choir (MCC) have announced that on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at 3:00 PM, MYSO and MCC will present this year's collaborative Milwaukee Youth Music Celebration in Helen Bader Concert Hall, at the UW-Milwaukee Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. At this concert--an annual event since 2005--the Milwaukee area's finest young musicians gather to perform some of the world's best music.

Historic Announcement for BroadwayWorld.com - Selected for Inclusion in the Library of Congress Web Archives for Performing Arts

(3/1/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is thrilled to have been asked to be included in the United States Library of Congress as part of their Official Performing Arts Historical Web Archives.

The Rep's REP LAB Returns Now thru 3/4

(3/1/2013) - The Rep's critically-acclaimed, one-of-a-kind short-play festival, Rep Lab, returns for its third season to the intimate Stiemke Studio. Featuring several distinct and different plays, and cast with The Rep's Intern Ensemble, this unique production is sure to provide an altogether new type of theatergoing experience for audiences - a night filled with laughter and tears. Rep Lab runs in The Rep's Stiemke Studio from today, March 1 - 4.

Re-Conceived RING OF FIRE Musical to Premiere at Milwaukee Rep, Now thru 5/5

(3/1/2013) - From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits - including 'I Walk the Line,' 'A Boy Named Sue,' 'Folsom Prison Blues,' and the title tune - performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend! Richard Maltby, Jr. created the piece and will also direct The Rep's production. It was originally conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby. Malty is re-conceiving his Johnny Cash tribute specifically for a five-member ensemble for The Rep's Stackner Cabaret. The cast features Trenna Barnes, Eddie Clendening, Jason Edwards, David Miles Keenan and Mark W. Winchester, who are all making their Rep debuts. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash runs in the Stackner Cabaret from tonight, March 1 - May 5, and opens Sunday, March 3.

The Rep Opens A RAISIN IN THE SUN, 3/15

(2/27/2013) - One of the most powerful and beloved American plays ever written, A Raisin In the Sun tells the story of the Younger family's struggle for dignity and a better life - and the backlash that erupts when they try to move beyond their oppressive Chicago tenement home.

Wisconsin Public Radio's Zorba Paster and Tom Clark to Appear at Villa Filomena, 4/11

(2/26/2013) - Celebrate spring with Wisconsin Public Radio's Zorba Paster and Tom Clark at Villa Filomena on Thursday, April 11. The dinner event features Zorba Paster, host of Zorba Paster On Your Health, and Tom Clark, show sidekick. Bring your health questions and Zorba and Tom will dispense health advice with their usual enthusiasm and contagious laughter.

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and More Set for Waukesha Civic Theatre's 57th Season

(2/25/2013) - The Waukesha Civic Theatre opens its 57th season (2013-2014) with The Boxcar Children, a touching tale of family togetherness and plucky youthful determination. The rest of the season includes a mix of comedy, drama, music and special events.

Food for Thought (and Theater)

(2/25/2013) - While theater might be my first love, food, well good food, is a close second. Since Milwaukee is full of one of a kind restaurant's, it seemed fitting to pair some of Milwaukee's theatrical events with the one of a kind dining.

Now Playing Onstage in Milwaukee, WI - Week of 2/24/2013

(2/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for Milwaukee, WI

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES to Make a Pit Stop at Skylight Music Theatre, 3/8-24

(2/22/2013) - Take a seat and place your order for some of Rhetta Cupp's famous apple pie! Skylight Music Theatre kicks it up a notch with the countrified musical Pump Boys and Dinettes March 8th - March 24th in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center (158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI).

Re-Conceived RING OF FIRE Musical to Premiere at Milwaukee Rep, 3/1-5/5

(2/21/2013) - From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits - including "I Walk the Line," "A Boy Named Sue," "Folsom Prison Blues," and the title tune - performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend! Richard Maltby, Jr. created the piece and will also direct The Rep's production. It was originally conceived by William Meade with orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby. Malty is re-conceiving his Johnny Cash tribute specifically for a five-member ensemble for The Rep's Stackner Cabaret. The cast features Trenna Barnes, Eddie Clendening, Jason Edwards, David Miles Keenan and Mark W. Winchester, who are all making their Rep debuts. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash runs in the Stackner Cabaret from March 1 - May 5, and opens Sunday, March 3.

BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT A 'Fabulous' Fun Time

(2/21/2013) - Disco music in a church? A convent? Nuns hiding murder witness? These do not sound like plot points of a Broadway musical. SISTER ACT, though, tied all of these together with witty banter, great characters, and hummable 'fabulous' songs when it opened at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday night.

Broadway Technical Giant Neil Mazzella to Receive 2013 Distinguished Achievement Award from USITT

(2/20/2013) - USITT, the professional association for performing arts designers and technicians, annually recognizes individuals whose careers have contributed significantly to their specialty. Mazzella will be honored at USITT's 2013 Annual Conference & Stage Expo March 20?23 in Milwaukee, Wis., an event that draws over 5,000 people from the world of theatrical design and technology. Mazzella, CEO of Hudson Scenic Studio, Hudson Sound & Light, and Hudson Theatrical Associates, has been technical supervisor for over 40 Broadway productions, including All About Me with Michael Feinstein (2010) and The Caine Mutiny Court?Martial with David Schwimmer (2006).

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, Now thru 3/17

(2/20/2013) - Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL by Glen Berger, February 20 - March 17, 2013. In UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, a librarian pursues the mystery of a travel guidebook that is 113 years overdue. This one-man show features James Ridge who was last seen at MCT in DICKENS IN AMERICA. UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL performs in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Comes to Milwaukee, 5/3-6/2

(2/19/2013) - Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in association with Todd Gershwin and Daniel Chilewich of One Night Productions, LLC, the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeff Jampol of JAM, Inc. announced today that One Night With Janis Joplin will be added as a special event at the end of the 2012/13 Season. Hailed by critics as a "feel-good, fist-pumping, must-see" show, One Night With Janis Joplin has left audiences clamoring for tickets in Portland, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. The Milwaukee run of One Night With Janis Joplin is sponsored in part by BMO Harris Private Bank.

SISTER ACT Comes to Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Now thru 2/24

(2/19/2013) - SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts tonight, February 19-24, 2013 for a limited engagement.

STAGE TUBE: Scenes from Dominican High School's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; On Stage Thru 2/24

(2/18/2013) - Dominican High School's Department of Fine Arts is honored to present the longest running musical in history - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! Watch the video below with scenes from the production currently on stage and playing through February 24.