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Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

by Cathy Jakicic — May 11, 2026
Passionate RAISIN IN THE SUN still relevant.
Eva Noblezada To Perform At Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 21st Annual Broadway BA

Eva Noblezada To Perform At Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 21st Annual Broadway BASH Gala

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2026
Two-time Tony-nominated, GRAMMY-winning performer Eva Noblezada will headline the Marcus Performing Arts Center's 21st Annual Broadway BASH in Milwaukee, with proceeds supporting MPAC's education and community engagement programs.
Video: Watch a Preview of MRS. CHRISTIE

Video: Watch a Preview of MRS. CHRISTIE

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
​​​​​​​Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released a new trailer video for MRS.
Video: Watch the GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY Trailer

Video: Watch the GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY Trailer

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
“George & Gracie: A Love Story” is now onstage, starring real-life husband-and-wife duo James Pickering and Tami Workentin as legendary comedy couple George Burns and Gracie Allen! Settle in for a night of vaudeville magic.
Review: GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Rep

Review: GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Rep

by Cathy Jakicic — May 4, 2026
Actor/writer Tami Workentin wrote the play (her first) for herself and her real life husband, James Pickering.
INTO THE WOODS To Be Presented By Lakeland Players At Sprague Theater

INTO THE WOODS To Be Presented By Lakeland Players At Sprague Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Lakeland Players Ltd will present Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS at the Historic Sprague Theater in Elkhorn, WI, directed by Pamela Beck-Danovich.
FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT Becomes the Best‑Selling Show in Milwaukee Rep’s Studio T

FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT Becomes the Best‑Selling Show in Milwaukee Rep’s Studio Theater History

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Frida … A Self Portrait, written and performed by Vanessa Severo, has officially become the best‑selling production in the history of the Herro‑Franke Studio Theater, surpassing the record set earlier this season by Ayad Akhtar’s McNeal.
Video: First Look at MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Video: First Look at MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Joshua Wright — April 23, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released first look footage of MRS.
Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — April 22, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is closing out its inaugural season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater.
Emily Trask Named Artistic Director of Renaissance Theaterworks

Emily Trask Named Artistic Director of Renaissance Theaterworks

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2026
Renaissance Theaterworks announced Emily Trask as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Suzan Fete after her 33-year tenure.
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Cathy Jakicic — April 19, 2026
Heidi Armbruster brings heart and humor of real-life mystery of “Mrs.
Door Shakespeare to Offer Pre-Show Picnics With Summer Productions

Door Shakespeare to Offer Pre-Show Picnics With Summer Productions

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2026
Door Shakespeare will offer pre-show picnic experiences alongside its summer productions in Baileys Harbor.
Photos: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM At Skylight Music Theatre

Photos: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM At Skylight Music Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2026
Skylight Music Theatre is now presenting the world premiere of A ROCKIN’ MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, onstage through April 26 as the company closes its 66th season.
Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Sofia Ascorbe — April 17, 2026
What did our critic think of FRIDA.
REVIEW: SPARROWS FALL At RG Productions & Theatre Gigante

REVIEW: SPARROWS FALL At RG Productions & Theatre Gigante

by Keith Gray-Dozal — April 17, 2026
RG Productions and Theatre Gigante have come together in a historic collaboration for the world premiere of Sparrows Fall, written and directed by Richard Gustin in conjunction with World Premiere Wisconsin.
Video: First Look at FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Video: First Look at FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Joshua Wright — April 16, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released first look footage of FRIDA.
Video: Watch the Cast of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Perform 'Handful of Keys' at Milwaukee Rep

Video: Watch the Cast of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Perform 'Handful of Keys' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Joshua Wright — April 15, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released footage of the cast of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW performing 'Handful of Keys,' from their current production now playing through April 26, 2026 at the Stackner Cabaret.
Review: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre

Review: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre

by Keith Gray-Dozal — April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre?
Door Shakespeare Unveils Directors for 2026 Summer Season

Door Shakespeare Unveils Directors for 2026 Summer Season

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2026
Door Shakespeare announced Suzanne Graff and Eva Breneman as directors for its 2026 summer season, running June 29 through August 22 in Baileys Harbor, WI.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at M

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Joshua Wright — April 7, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released rehearsal footage of George & Gracie: A Love Story, the World Premiere of Tami Workentin's new play now running through June 14, 2026 at the Stackner Cabaret.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Welcomes Executive Chef Brian Frakes

Marcus Performing Arts Center Welcomes Executive Chef Brian Frakes

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2026
The Marcus Performing Arts Center announced Brian Frakes as its new Executive Chef.
Video: The Cast Of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ At Milwaukee Rep Performs 'T'ain’t Nobody�

Video: The Cast Of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ At Milwaukee Rep Performs 'T'ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do'

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2026
A new performance video offers a look at the cast of Ain't Misbehavin' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater as they perform “T’Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do,” one of the signature songs celebrating the music of Fats Waller.
Door Shakespeare Opens Registration for Camp Will Youth Theater Sessions

Door Shakespeare Opens Registration for Camp Will Youth Theater Sessions

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2026
Registration is open for Door Shakespeare's Camp Will, its summer youth theater program, with three weeklong sessions running July 13–17, July 20–24, and August 3–7 in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Names Steven Dawson New Vice President of Marketing and

Marcus Performing Arts Center Names Steven Dawson New Vice President of Marketing and Communications

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2026
The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) just announced the appointment of Steven Dawson as its new Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
Review: THE WIZ at Marcus Performing Arts Center

Review: THE WIZ at Marcus Performing Arts Center

by Sofia Ascorbe — March 29, 2026
Hilariously and smartly reimagined with the help of comedian Amber Ruffin, The Wiz debuts as an all-new tour but still carries a score filled with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
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