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SUNSET PLAYHOUSE

700 Wall Steet
Elm Grove, WI 53122

AUDITIONS: The Odd Couple
AUDITIONS: The Odd Couple
11/11 - 12/11/2024


Auditions: November 11-12, 2024, 7-10PM Callbacks (if needed): November 13, 2024 Felix Unger, a neurotic, neat freak newswriter, and Oscar Madison, a sloppy, easygoing sportswriter, ...

AUDITIONS - Drinking Habits
AUDITIONS - Drinking Habits
18/11 - 19/11/2024


Auditions: November 18-19, 2024, 7-10PM Callbacks (if needed): November 20, 2024 Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce! Two nuns ...

Kenny Loggins & Friends
Kenny Loggins & Friends
9/12 - 10/12/2024


“This is it!” We’re “Footloose” with this award-winning singer-songwriter!...

Tenors MKE Holiday Concert 2024


Back by popular demand! Join Tommy Hahn, Tim Rebers, and Andrew Varela, Milwaukee’s favorite tenors, in the Furlan Auditorium for CHRISTMAS  SPIRITS  a glorious concert ...

'Twas the Month Before Christmas


Local playwright and actor Doug Jarecki delivers a hilarious and heartwarming holiday treat! ‘Twas The Month Before Christmas takes a unique look at Joseph and ...

Bee Gees, Bowie, Beatles & Bubbly


You’ll “B” rockin’ with Johnny Rodgers, groove to hot ’70s tunes, and enjoy a split of cold champagne to enjoy at home after the show!...

'90s Country: Shania, Garth, Reba...


It’s back to the ‘90s where we have lots of “Friends in Low Places!”...

Tiny Beautiful Things
Tiny Beautiful Things
23/1 - 26/1/2025


Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed ( Wild, Brave Enough ) and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos ( My Big Fat ...

Sailing: Cool Groves of the '70s & '80s


Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, Toto, Doobie Brothers…Yacht Rock, baby!...

Cowboy Camp
Cowboy Camp
19/2 - 22/2/2025


Tammi Sauer’s fabulous children’s book is brought to life in this bug in a rug Children’s Theater original adaptation.  Giddyup and gallop over to Cowboy ...

The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
16/1 - 22/2/2025


Felix Unger, a neurotic, neat freak newswriter, and Oscar Madison, a sloppy, easygoing sportswriter, are the best of friends. As Oscar and the guys gather ...

Pop Divas: From Cher to Taylor


A sweeping tribute to the greatest ladies of pop music through the decades....

Drinking Habits
Drinking Habits
6/3 - 23/3/2025


Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce! Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine ...

This One's for You: The Songs of Barry Manilow


A trio of exceptional vocalists presents music of a legendary performer....

AUDITIONS - Miss Holmes
AUDITIONS - Miss Holmes
7/4 - 8/4/2025


Auditions: April 7 & 8, 2025, 7-10PM Callbacks (iff needed): April 9, 2025 When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss ...

The Frog Pal
The Frog Pal
9/4 - 12/4/2025


What happens when a Princess promises to be friends with a helpful frog but doesn’t keep her vow? Will the Princess learn about true friendship ...

Boy Bands: Beatles to Backstreet


What do all boy bands have in common? Screaming fans who “Want it That Way!”...

God of Carnage
God of Carnage
1/5 - 4/5/2025


It’s all fun and games–until the grownups get hurt.  A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting ...

Grand Hotel: The Musical
Grand Hotel: The Musical
24/4 - 11/5/2025


It is 1928. The world is between wars, the stock market is booming, Berlin is the center of high life and optimism rules the day. ...

Hopelessly Devoted: Olivia Newton-John Tribute


A cabaret performance featuring two vocalists and three musicians which celebrates a career that included pop, easy listening, and country music. Presented in our Marla ...

AUDITIONS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Auditions: May 12 & 14, 2025, 7-10PM Callbacks: May 15, 2025 Experience the musical journey that follows Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, as he ...

Hollywood Hits Singalong
Hollywood Hits Singalong
5/6 - 8/6/2025


Carolyn Wehner leads the audience in sensational songs from the silver screen.   ...

We've Only Just Begun: Kerry Sings Karen


Join Sunset favorite Kerry Bieneman as she performs the most beloved hits from The Carpenters, from “Top of the World” to “Superstar.”...

Miss Holmes
Miss Holmes
5/6 - 22/6/2025


When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding ...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Experience the musical journey that follows Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, as he overcomes trials and tribulations, rising from slavery to power in Egypt. ...


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Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Milwaukee, WI! Winners include Lake Country Playhouse, Waukesha Civic Theatre and more....

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Milwaukee, WI Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


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It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

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BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Lake Country Playhouse & More Lead!


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BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards December 5th Standings; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!


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Past Shows

Dolly Parton's 9 to 5
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5
17/10 - 3/11/2024


Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. ...

David Seebach: Illusions in the Night


All new for 2024!  Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks ‘n’ treats  in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater. This family-friendly ...

Vegas, Baby! From the Rat Pack to Celine


From Wayne Newton to the Rat Pack to Kelly Clarkson, the Vegas strip has been entertaining visitors for exactly 80 years!...

From Bandstand to Broadway
From Bandstand to Broadway
10/10 - 13/10/2024


We’ll raise the roof with lots of great hits by rock superstars who conquered The Great White Way....

Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace
5/9 - 22/9/2024


Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and ...

Eagles Revisited
Eagles Revisited
16/9 - 17/9/2024


Time to “Take it to the Limit” again with one of the most successful rock bands of the ‘70s!...

AUDITIONS - 9 To 5
AUDITIONS - 9 To 5
19/8 - 20/8/2024


Auditions: August 19 & 20, 2024, 7-10PM Callbacks (if needed): August 21, 2024 Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to ...

Grease School Version
Grease School Version
9/8 - 11/8/2024


Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts presents Grease: School Version.  Welcome to Rydell High, 1959! Hang out with the hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-smacking ...

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
11/7 - 4/8/2024


A Chorus Line is a stunning musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of ...

AUDITIONS - Arsenic and Old Lace


Auditions: July 22-23, 2024 Callbacks: July 24, 2024 Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ ...

Summer Stars Broadway Cabaret


Join our teen Sunset Summer Stars in this celebration of Broadway hits. Cabaret is approximately 70 minutes with no intermission.  Beverages and chocolates available for ...

Rehearsal for Murder
Rehearsal for Murder
30/5 - 16/6/2024


When his leading lady (and fiancée) is found dead from an apparent suicide after the opening night of her Broadway stage debut, playwright Alex Dennison ...

Great American Songbook with Carolyn Wehner


George & Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin were among the creative geniuses who produced some of the best music in America. You’ll have ...

Queen of Rock & Roll: Stevie Nicks Tribute


From her indelible contributions to Fleetwood Mac, to her solo success, Stevie Nicks is an unstoppable force. Her mega hits include “Dreams,” “Landslide,” Gold Dust ...

AUDITIONS - A Chorus Line
AUDITIONS - A Chorus Line
12/5 - 13/5/2024


A Chorus Line is a stunning musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of ...

Hitmakers & Heartbreakers
Hitmakers & Heartbreakers
9/5 - 12/5/2024


From the ‘50s to the ‘70s teen idols flooded the airwaves with songs about puppy love and broken hearts.  Ricky Nelson grew from a skinny kid ...

Disney's High School Musical Jr


Sunset School for the Arts students present Disney’s High School Musical JR.  Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the ...

Cry It Out
Cry It Out
3/5 - 5/5/2024


Cooped up on maternity leave and eager for conversation, Jessie invites the funny and forthright Lina for coffee in their neighboring backyards. They become fast ...

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
18/4 - 5/5/2024


What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the professional stage, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has wowed audiences for more than 50 ...

The Little Red Hen Remix
The Little Red Hen Remix
24/4 - 27/4/2024


The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals – they ...

Love Me Do: Lennon & McCartney


One of the best-known and most successful musical teams in history, John Lennon and Paul McCartney composed nearly 200 songs in seven years, most of ...

AUDITIONS - Rehearsal for Murder


A thrilling “theatrical” mystery. The playwright turns on the stage work light and prepares for the first reading of his new play. The actors, producer, ...

Chick Singers of the '80s
Chick Singers of the '80s
21/3 - 24/3/2024


In the 1980s, women proved they could rock just as well as any of the guys! Blondie, Bangles, Go-Gos, Heart and others created an undeniable ...

Sondheim Tribute Revue
Sondheim Tribute Revue
8/3 - 10/3/2024


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Broadway legend, Steven Sondheim as we perform selections from his lifetime of iconic work. Our performers will dazzle ...
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California Rock: Doors, Doobies & More!


California has been the birthplace of some of the biggest and best rock bands. We’ll pay tribute to groups like the Doors who gave us  ...

Time to Recharge, Harper!
Time to Recharge, Harper!
21/2 - 24/2/2024


Even robots need to recharge!  Harper the robot does not like to recharge his battery. His classroom is full of fun things to do, but ...

Country Crossover
Country Crossover
8/2 - 11/2/2024


Few performers manage to reach the top of both the country and the pop charts. This cabaret will feature songs by amazing artists who achieved success in ...

A Fox on the Fairway
A Fox on the Fairway
18/1 - 4/2/2024


Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on rival club Crouching Squirrel in the Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the ...

AUDITIONS - Jesus Christ Superstar


What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage,  Jesus Christ Superstar  has wowed ...

Soul Sisters: Aretha to Whitney


We’ll be saving all our love for you when we pay some  Respect  to Aretha, Chaka, Gladys, Dionne, Whitney, and more—a tribute to the women ...

Other Desert Cities
Other Desert Cities
19/1 - 21/1/2024


In Jon Robin Baitz’s OTHER DESERT CITIES, Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, ...

From Brooklyn to Bandstand: The Music of Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow


Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Furlan Auditorium with Johnny Rodgers and his special guests as they pay tribute to Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow. ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical


The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. When they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the ...

A Carpenters Christmas
A Carpenters Christmas
11/12 - 12/12/2023


Take a breath, take a break, put a log on the fire ‘cause  We’ve Only Just Begun . Spend a few holiday moments with Karen ...

Dean Martin's Cool Yule
Dean Martin's Cool Yule
7/12 - 10/12/2023


Celebrate the season with our tribute to the King of Cool and his A-List friends...

Tenors MKE Holiday Concert, 2023


 Tenors MKE present A Not So Silent Night Join Milwaukee’s favorite tenors, Tommy Hahn, Tim Rebers, and Andrew Varela for a very spirited evening of ...

AUDITION - Savannah Sipping Society


 In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an ...

Matilda The Musical, Jr.
Matilda The Musical, Jr.
18/11 - 19/11/2023


The Sunset School for the Arts students present Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JR.  Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her ...

Seussical, Kids
Seussical, Kids
18/11 - 19/11/2023


Overview Our School for the Arts students present SEUSSICAL KIDS.  Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss ...

AUDITIONS - A Fox on the Fairway


A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY takes audiences on a hilarious romp, which ...

Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
11/11 - 12/11/2023


Our School for the Arts Students present Alice in Wonderland. After Alice tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange land where ...

Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
19/10 - 5/11/2023


Novelist Charles Condomine, living with second wife Ruth, invites local medium Madame Arcati to his home to help him research the spirit world for a ...

Fairy Godmother's (song) Book of Wisdom


Through story and song, Sunset’s Fairy Godmother tells tales of princesses, real and imagined.  She shares her wisdom on true royal powers: curiosity, courage, intelligence, ...

Denver, Diamond & Dylan
Denver, Diamond & Dylan
23/10 - 24/10/2023


We call this one a concert in 3-D, as we pay tribute to three of our most beloved recording artists – John Denver, Neil Diamond, ...

David Seebach's Illusions in the Night


All new for 2023!  Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks ‘n’ treats  in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater. This wonderful ...

THE SOUND OF HER MUSIC: Julie Andrews Tribute


Back by popular demand, we salute the incomparable Julie Andrews....

Dad's Season Tickets
Dad's Season Tickets
7/9 - 24/9/2023


Which of Frank’s three daughters will inherit his treasured season tickets? The Kosinski sisters employ every trick in the playbook. From kickoff to the final ...

PIANO MAN: Billy Joel Tribute


Grab a cocktail and your  Uptown Girl  for all the Joel classics....

The Little Mermaid, Jr.
The Little Mermaid, Jr.
11/8 - 13/8/2023


  Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film ,  DISNEY’S LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story ...

The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
13/7 - 6/8/2023


Based on one of Hans Christian Andersens most beloved stories and the classic animated film, DISNEYS LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for ...

Summer Stars Broadway Cabaret


Join our Sunset Summer Stars in this celebration of Broadway hits.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this 1-hour concert on our north lawn. (If ...

DANCING IN THE STREETS: Motown & Soul


Join Kerry Hart Bieneman and friends in this celebration of MoTown & Soul.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this 1-hour concert on our north ...

Agatha Christie's Spider's Web


Clarissa, wife of a diplomat, is adept at spinning tales of adventure, but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live ...

It's My Party: Hits of the '50s & '60s


Sing along with Carolyn Wehner to pop and rock hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s....

101 Dalmations Kids
101 Dalmations Kids
20/5 - 21/5/2023


Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet ...

Irresistible: The Music of Bobby Darin


Although Darin’s life was brief, his music is timeless....

DESCENDANTS: The Musical
DESCENDANTS: The Musical
7/5 - 8/5/2023


It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney’s beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying ...

Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
20/4 - 7/5/2023


From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation THE PRODUCERS, comes the recently updated West End edition of this monster musical comedy. Comic genius Mel ...

Little Red Riding Hoodie, 2023


Take a journey with Red as she skips to her Grandma’s house with a basket full of goodies. But this isn’t the usual Little Red. ...

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress


During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee, estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own ...

Parton & Partners
Parton & Partners
24/4 - 25/4/2023


This is the one you’ve been asking for. Is there a bigger, kinder, more successful superstar than the one and only Dolly Parton? You can ...

Karen & Carly & Kerry
Karen & Carly & Kerry
23/3 - 26/3/2023


Karen Carpenter and Carly Simon are chart-topping superstars of our generation. Join us for our tribute to these wonderful performers....

The Cemetery Club
The Cemetery Club
2/3 - 19/3/2023


Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands graves. Ida is sweet-tempered and ready to begin a new ...

Rock 'N' Roll Road Trip
Rock 'N' Roll Road Trip
6/3 - 7/3/2023


If life is a highway, let’s hit the road. We’ll take the  Last Train to Clarksville  to meet the  Tallahassee Lassee,  the  Wichita Lineman,  and ...

Mostly Monsterly
Mostly Monsterly
22/2 - 25/2/2023


Tammi Sauer’s magnificent children’s book is brought to life in this bug in a rug original musical. Bernadette might look like your ordinary monster, but ...

Best of Bacharach
Best of Bacharach
9/2 - 12/2/2023


Join us for an exciting retrospective of Bacharach’s varied compositions....

Love, Sex and the IRS
Love, Sex and the IRS
19/1 - 5/2/2023


Jon and Leslie are a couple of out-of-work bachelors who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns ...

BROADWAY’S BEST: Schwartz & Sondheim


If you love musical theater, then you’re already familiar with this pair of Stephens–two of Broadways finest composers. Covering their remarkably-wide body of work in ...

Glory Days
Glory Days
31/12


Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Johnny Rodgers and his musicians as they pay tribute to music by “The Boss.” You’ll hear the greatest hits of ...

Elf The Musical, Jr.
Elf The Musical, Jr.
19/12 - 20/12/2022


Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that ...

Elf, the Musical
Elf, the Musical
1/12 - 18/12/2022


Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santas bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole where he is raised. Our elf wannabe ...

Songwriter's Hall of Fame
Songwriter's Hall of Fame
12/12 - 13/12/2022


500 composers from all musical categories have been named to this elite group, from Mercer to McCartney, Betty Comden to Carole King. We’ll cover a ...

Festive Folks
Festive Folks
7/12 - 11/12/2022


Yule love it!  Classic folk songs with a dash of jolly jingles in celebration of the season. Added performance at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, December ...

Tenors MKE Holiday Concert


Join Tommy Hahn, Tim Rebers, and Andrew Varela, Milwaukee’s three favorite tenors, in the Furlan Auditorium for a glorious concert featuring Broadway, opera, and holiday ...

The Aristocats, KIDS
The Aristocats, KIDS
19/11 - 20/11/2022


Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score,  Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS  is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, ...

Fairy Godmother's (Song) Book of Wisdom


Through story and song, Sunsets Fairy Godmother tells tales of princesses, real and imagined. She shares her wisdom on true royal powers: curiosity, courage, intelligence, ...

Clue On Stage: High School Edition


Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE   is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins ...

Clue On Stage
Clue On Stage
20/10 - 6/11/2022


Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.The tale begins at ...

Andre's Mother & Mothers and Sons


ANDRÉ’S MOTHER – Act 1 At André’s memorial, his lover tries one last time to get through to André’s mother, an imposing figure in André’s ...

Americana
Americana
24/10 - 25/10/2022


What’s Americana? This genre incorporates elements of various musical styles from country to rock, from bluegrass to the blues. We’ll tip our hats to the ...

DAVID SEEBACH: Illusions in the Night


Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks n treats in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater.This wonderful show is approximately 90 minutes ...

Rock & Roll Royalty
Rock & Roll Royalty
13/10 - 16/10/2022


From Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson, rockers reigned from the 50s to the 80s.Performers: Ryan Charles and Johnny RodgersMusic Director/Piano: Sam SteffkeMusicians: Jim Ryan drums, ...

The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill
8/9 - 25/9/2022


Shelby, a feisty parolee follows her dream to a small Northwoods town in Wisconsin where she finds a place for herself working at Hannahs Spitfire ...

4 Guyz in Dinner Jackets: The Supper Club Tour


Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets Call Us Old-Fashioned: The Supper Club Tour at Sunset Playhouse!The Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets take you on an Old-Fashioned ...

First-Rate Folk


Whos in the mood for some folk songs? You are!Mark Mrozek and company present the best of the best in this tribute to Americas original ...

Disney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies
14/7 - 7/8/2022


Set in turn-of-the century New York City, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenage ...

An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls
2/6 - 19/6/2022


An Inspector Calls is set in April, 1912 at the home of the well-to-do Birling family. Arthur Birling, a self-made businessman, wife Sybil, daughter Sheila, ...

ABBA & Friends - Musical MainStage Concert


Celebrate those Super Troupers along with folks like the Bee Gees, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac...

Broadway Blockbuster Singalong - SideNotes Cabaret


We know you love singing along at our cabaret shows (yes we heard you!), so heres your chance to really Sing out, Louise!Join Carolyn Wehner, ...

Something Rotten!
Something Rotten!
21/4 - 8/5/2022


Welcome to the Middle Ages! Set in 1595, the hilarious SOMETHING ROTTEN! tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, desperate to write a ...

Beauty & The Beat - The Artistry of Miss Peggy Lee - SideNotes Cabaret


A singer, songwriter, composer, and actress, Peggy Lees multi-faceted career spanned six decades.Starting out as a big band vocalist, Miss Lee evolved into an award-winning ...

coustic Superstars - Musical MainStage Concert


Some of the best tunes dont play as well in the big arenas but were designed for up-close-and-personal easy listening in coffeehouses and on college ...

The Vagina Monologues - After Sunset Studio Series


For Mature Audiences only An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including ...

Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
3/3 - 20/3/2022


Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. Hes a stuffy, ambitious young lawyer and shes a romantic, free spirit. After ...

You've Got A Friend - SideNotes Cabaret


Celebrate two legendary singer/songwriters of the Baby Boom generation.Compositions include I Feel The Earth Move, Fire and Rain, and Its Too Late....

Get Ready! - Musical MainStage Concert


Motown, R&B, Funk, Jazz, Gospel... its all the heart of soul...

Tessa's Tip-Tapping Toes - bug in a rug Children's Theater


Other mice scurry, but not Tessa. She boogies, bops shimmies, and hops.Tessa taps during her familys raids through Mrs. Timbonis kitchen. Soon Mrs. Timboni brings ...

BoyGirlBoyGirl - SideNotes Cabaret


BoyGirlBoyGirl has been crowned Milwaukees Manhattan Transfer as theyve taken the A-Train through some of the best four-part vocal jazz in the history of the ...

4 Weddings and an Elvis
4 Weddings and an Elvis
20/1 - 6/2/2022


Sandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies!In the hilarious Four Weddings and an ...

4 Weddings and an Elvis
4 Weddings and an Elvis
20/1 - 6/2/2022


Sandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies!In the hilarious Four Weddings and an ...

Surf's Up! - Musical MainStage Concert


Good Vibrations! Pull on your best Hawaiian shirt and grab an umbrella drink! Lets ignore the howling January winds and head to wherever the surfs ...

4 Weddings and an Elvis
4 Weddings and an Elvis
20/1 - 6/1/2022


Sandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies!In the hilarious Four Weddings and an ...

She Loves Me
She Loves Me
2/12 - 19/12/2021


SHE LOVES ME at Sunset Playhouse, 700 Wall Street, Elm Grove, WI. runs December 2-19, 2021. Considered by many to be the most charming musical ...

Ella Meets Mel
Ella Meets Mel
8/12 - 12/12/2021


Sizzling jazz vocals fill the air in an homage to superstars Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torm.Award-winning singers Johnny Rodgers and Ellen Winters pay tribute to ...

Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark
21/10 - 7/11/2021


Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife, becomes the target of three con-men searching for a missing doll. (It was her husband who unwittingly transported ...

The Beat Goes On: Rock Classics
The Beat Goes On: Rock Classics
25/10 - 26/10/2021


Each one of our fifteen seasons has included a nod to some of the greatest hits in rock history.Its time once more to Shake, Rattle, ...

David Seebach: Illusions In The Night


All new for 2021! Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some tricks n treats in our Marla Eichmann Studio Theater.This wonderful show ...

Nobody Does It Better: Chick Singers


Who doesnt love music by superstars like Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy, and Donna Summer?Party on with music director, KERRY HART BIENEMAN and singers ...

Run For Your Wife
Run For Your Wife
9/9 - 26/9/2021


John Smith, a happy London taxi driver with an irregular working schedule, has one little problem. He is married. TWICE! Wife number one, Mary, lives ...

Don't Stop Believin': Journey & Friends


Were going to rock the house as we Journey through Styx, Foreigner, Boston, and many more of our all-time favorite bands....

A Window of Opportunity: Songs to Remember


When opportunity knocks, answer the call! Talented teens who missed out on their high school musicals due to school closures are given the chance to ...

The Piano Men: Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute


THE PIANO MEN: BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN A Tribute By Johnny RodgersBilly Joel and Elton John are two of the most famous piano men ...

Disco Divas: Everybody Dance!


Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Freda Payne, and other fiery divas started a Disco Inferno that lit up the 80s with songs like RESCUE ME, I ...

Johnny Cash & Friends
Johnny Cash & Friends
19/7 - 20/7/2021


We head to Music Row in Nashville where well pay homage to the Man in Black and the dozens of singers who spent time on ...

Dancing In The Streets: Motown & Soul


Kerry Hart Bieneman brings the amazing talents of Shawn Holmes, Cynthia Cobb, & Ryan Charles to this celebration in song. With many of the biggest ...

Broadway Hits!


Fasten your seat belts for an entire evening of eleven oclock Broadway blockbuster numbers presented by talented performers from Bombshell Theater Co. who are rarin ...

The Best Is Yet To Come: Sinatra & Friends


Music from the Great American Songbook takes center stage as we feature songs by legendary vocalists like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, and Nat ...

Sgt. Pepper With A Revolver On Abbey Road


Fifty years ago, the greatest band of all time conceived and recorded three of the most revolutionary albums in music history. Well revisit the best ...

KERRY SINGS KARLY & KAREN
KERRY SINGS KARLY & KAREN
22/5 - 23/5/2021


Sunset veteran Kerry Hart Bieneman pays tribute to two of her favorite artists of all time, Carly Simon and Karen Carpenter.From Youre So Vain to ...

West Side Story
West Side Story
16/7 - 9/8/2020


Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the Jets ...

Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
4/6 - 21/6/2020


Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. Hes a stuffy, ambitious young lawyer and shes a romantic, free spirit. After ...

The Start of Something Big
The Start of Something Big
11/6 - 14/6/2020


Back by popular demand, BOB HIRSCHI and PEGGY PETERSON RYAN reunite in a salute to Americas popular husband-and-wife team, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorm.Along with ...

Cabaret
Cabaret
23/4 - 10/5/2020


In a Berlin nightclub as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience with assurances that they will forget ...

The Beat Goes On: Rock Classics


Each one of our fourteen seasons has included a nod to some of the greatest hits in rock history. Its time once more to Shake, ...

The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues
2/4 - 5/4/2020


An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a ...

Rhode's Roadhouse Rowdies
Rhode's Roadhouse Rowdies
19/3 - 22/3/2020


Music has been a huge part of Alissa Rhodes life since she was a youngster, so its no surprise that she has assembled her family ...

Rhode's Roadhouse Rowdies
Rhode's Roadhouse Rowdies
19/3 - 22/3/2020


Music has been a huge part of Alissa Rhodes life since she was a youngster, so its no surprise that she has assembled her family ...

Noises Off
Noises Off
27/2 - 15/3/2020


As a company of actors attempts to deliver a comedy onstage, we go behind the scenes where the real farce explodes. Everything that can go ...

Hal Prince: From Fiddler to Phantom


Producer/Director Hal Prince played a role in bringing dozens of the most beloved musical theater productions of the twentieth century to the stage. His most ...

Backstage Broadway
Backstage Broadway
13/2 - 16/2/2020


Broadway veterans ANDREW AND SUSAN VARELA share music, memories, and anecdotes of their many years on the Great White Way. Youll hear tunes from LES ...

Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune


As the curtain rises, Frankie (a waitress) and Johnny (a short-order cook who works in the same restaurant) are discovered in bed. It is their ...

The Marvelous Wonderettes
The Marvelous Wonderettes
16/1 - 1/2/2020


Its the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big ...

Peaceful, Easy Feeling: The Eagles & Friends


Four musicians came together in 1971 and became one of the most successful rock bands in history. Well feature their biggest hits like Desperado, Hotel ...

The Game's Afoot
The Game's Afoot
5/12 - 22/12/2019


It is December, 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his ...

That's Entertainment: 100 Years of Movie Music


The mission of the American Film Institute is to preserve the heritage of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work, and to ...

Unforgettable: The Music of Nat King Cole


Join JOHNNY RODGERS and his musicians as they celebrate the 100th birthday of the incomparable and unforgettable Nat King Cole. Known as the best friend ...

The Game's Afoot
The Game's Afoot
16/1 - 1/12/2019


Its the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big ...

The Marvelous Wonderettes
The Marvelous Wonderettes
16/1 - 1/12/2019


Its the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big ...

MAMA MIA!
MAMA MIA!
10/10 - 3/11/2019


ABBAs hits tell the hilarious story of a young womans search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island ...

Barry & Bette: Looks like we made it


Are you a Fanilow? Or a Divine Miss M groupie? In 1971, Bette Midler caught Barry Manilows act and hired the young musician as her ...

Crown Jewels of Jazz
Crown Jewels of Jazz
26/9 - 29/9/2019


Music of the stellar artists who reigned supreme in Americas original art form will be featured in this swinging tribute to the women who created ...

A Comedy of Tenors
A Comedy of Tenors
5/9 - 22/9/2019


One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? Its 1930s Paris ...

Peter, Paul, Mary & Friends
Peter, Paul, Mary & Friends
16/9 - 17/9/2019


Well be Leaving on a Jet Plane, heading 500 Miles, to visit some of our folk favorites from the Almanacs to the Weavers. Why dont ...

Doubt
Doubt
12/9 - 15/9/2019


In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn ...

Hairspray
Hairspray
18/7 - 11/8/2019


It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When ...

Leading Ladies
Leading Ladies
6/6 - 23/6/2019


In this hilarious comedy by the author of LEND ME A TENOR and MOON OVER BUFFALO, two English actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so ...

BROADWAY SINGALONG
BROADWAY SINGALONG
13/6 - 16/6/2019


We know you love singing along at our cabaret shows (yes … we heard you!), so here’s your chance to really “Sing out, Louise!” Join ...

SIDE SHOW
SIDE SHOW
30/5 - 2/6/2019


Based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daily Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of ...

BUG IN A RUG - WANTED: FAIRY GODMOTHER


After years of helping people make their dreams come true, it is time for the Fairy Godmother to retire. Now she needs to pick her ...

LEGENDS OF AMERICAN ROCK
LEGENDS OF AMERICAN ROCK
9/5 - 12/5/2019


Watch out! The room will be rockin’ ‘n rollin’ as popular performers Bob Hirschi and Ryan Charles party hearty in a salute to some of ...

Spamalot
Spamalot
25/4 - 12/5/2019


Lovingly lifted from the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” SPAMALOT recounts the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the ...

BEAT IT! BACK TO THE '80S
BEAT IT! BACK TO THE '80S
29/4 - 30/4/2019


A second helping of that totally righteous decade! A few seasons back, we worried that if we offered up tunes from the ‘80s our audiences ...

AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY
AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY
4/4 - 7/4/2019


A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family ...

DON'T THINK TWICE IT'S ALL FOLK


The Kingston Trio. Peter, Paul & Mary. Bob Dylan. Joan Baez. In the 1960s these fabulous artists and others led the influential revival of American ...

The Curious Savage
The Curious Savage
28/2 - 17/3/2019


Mrs. Savage is an elderly woman whose late husband has left her $10 million dollars. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people ...

SOUNDS OF SOUL
SOUNDS OF SOUL
4/3 - 5/3/2019


A little Aretha, a little Stevie - a tip of the hat to the singers of soul Last season we took our first walk down ...

RABBIT HOLE
RABBIT HOLE
21/2 - 24/2/2019


Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously ...

FRANKLY SENTIMENTAL
FRANKLY SENTIMENTAL
14/2 - 17/2/2019


There will be plenty of delicious musical treats for you and your special Valentine as the versatile and exciting Swing Explosion presents a program of ...

BUG IN A RUG - SONG AND DANCE MAN


Adapted from the Caldecott Medal-awarded book by Karen Ackerman, our tale tells a sweet story about the importance of family and its rich history. Two ...

A Murder Is Announced
A Murder Is Announced
17/1 - 2/2/2019


An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of a murder to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not ...

BILLBOARD'S BEST
BILLBOARD'S BEST
28/1 - 29/1/2019


From ABBA to The Zombies, from the Tennessee Waltz to Havana...we'll rock and stroll through radio’s chart-topping hits! On January 4, 1936, Billboard Magazine published ...

Christmas Belles
Christmas Belles
29/11 - 23/12/2018


A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, and a reluctant Elvis ...

SEASON GREETING FROM ROSIE AND BING


careers spanned more than 60 years. Whether it was records, radio, television, concerts, or film, these superstars were always at the top of the list. ...

A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS
A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS
3/12 - 4/12/2018


Kick off the holidays with the sounds of our favorite mellow fellow. At the holidays, all roads lead to home and that includes country roads. ...

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
11/10 - 4/11/2018


Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Mary takes the children on many magical and ...

THE PRODUCERS
THE PRODUCERS
12/7 - 5/8/2018


A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers ...

ANY NUMBER CAN DIE
ANY NUMBER CAN DIE
31/5 - 17/6/2018


A hilarious spoof of the mystery plays of the twenties. Four ingenious murders take place in an island mansion as a pair of elderly detectives ...

QUEENS OF COUNTRY
QUEENS OF COUNTRY
14/6 - 17/6/2018


Join a stellar cast of vocalists as they pay homage to the Queens of classic country music. We'll highlight the crowning achievements of performers such ...

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
7/6 - 10/6/2018


Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerbert High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing clique: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in ...

IT’S TOO DARN HOT: COLE PORTER


Cole Porter's parties were lavishly extravagant and someties even a little scandaloous. That Red Hot Mama, BECKY SPICE, is back to sing Cole's witty and ...

C’MON GET HAPPY
C’MON GET HAPPY
12/5 - 13/5/2018


Join pianist and singer Kerry Hart Bieneman as she salutes Judy Garland! Two concerts: Saturday, May 12 at 7:30PM and Sunday, May 13 at 2PM. ...

ANIMAL TALES: AESOP’S FABLES


For more than two thousand years, we have shared Aesop's fables with children to teach basic moral principles. bug in a rug will bring to ...

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER
19/4 - 6/5/2018


Five years have passed since Bernard declared his love for Jacqueline in BOEING BOEING, and he is now planning a romantic weekend with his chic ...

BAND ON THE RUN
BAND ON THE RUN
30/4 - 1/5/2018


A tribute to the best bands of the '60s & '70s - Eagles; Chicago; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Erth, Wind & Fire; doobie brothers...and so ...

BETRAYAL
BETRAYAL
5/4 - 8/4/2018


The play begins in the present, with the meeting of Emma and Jerry, whose adulterous affair of seven years ended two years earlier. Emma's marriage ...

BOYGIRLBOYGIRL
BOYGIRLBOYGIRL
22/3 - 25/3/2018


All aboard the A-Train as "Milwaukee's Manhattan Transfer" takes you on a swinging trip through some of the best four-part vocal jazz in the history ...

INTO THE WOODS
INTO THE WOODS
1/3 - 18/3/2018


The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairy tale about the wishes, family and the choices we make. This musical follows a Baker ...

HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: MOTOWN


Hitsville, USA. No other record company in history had such a legendary influence on pop music and culture....

PEOPLE WILL SAY WE’RE IN LOVE


Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II created timeless classics like OKLAHOMA!, CAROUSEL and SOUTH PACIFIC and are the very heart and soul of the Great ...

CAPS FOR SALE
CAPS FOR SALE
7/2 - 10/2/2018


Adapted from the classic book by Esphyr Slobodkina, our story goes behind the scenes to spin the tale of a cap peddler's life, including a ...

ROOM SERVICE
ROOM SERVICE
18/1 - 3/2/2018


A nimble-witted producer, living on credit with several actors in a Broadway hotel, is desperately in need of a good script. He finds one, and, ...

ELTON JOHN: ROCKET MAN
ELTON JOHN: ROCKET MAN
29/1 - 30/1/2018


In his five-decade career, this Grammy, Tony and Oscar-winning artist has produced hundreds of memorable musical moments....

THE GRADUATE
THE GRADUATE
11/1 - 14/1/2018


A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the '60s, Benjamin's disastrous sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life in the After Sunset ...

ROCKIN’ THE NEW YEAR: CONCERT & PARTY


Celebrate New Year's Eve at Sunset Playhouse! Our house band, BtW, will rock out with the best music of the '60s, '70s and '80s. You'll ...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
30/11 - 23/12/2017


This “Tale as Old as Time” focuses on the relationship between the Beast, a young prince trapped under a hideous spell, and a beautiful young ...

OUR FAVORITE THINGS
OUR FAVORITE THINGS
13/12 - 17/12/2017


Back by popular demand, OUR FAVORITE THINGS salutes the incomparable Julie Andrews. TARYN WHIPPLE and DON LOBACZ return to present an entertaining retrospective of Andrews' ...

School of the Arts Presents: Beauty and the Beast


The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who ...

HOMEWARD BOUND
HOMEWARD BOUND
4/12 - 5/12/2017


"Mrs. Robinson," "Sound of Silence," "Bridge Over Troubled Water"...we pay homage to the sixties' most popular duo....

SWITCH WITCH
SWITCH WITCH
15/11 - 18/11/2017


Can a good witch change an evil witch? This is the story of a good witch who overcomes loneliness and feeling different by befriending an ...

SISTER ACT
SISTER ACT
12/10 - 5/11/2017


SISTER ACT is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! When disco diva, Deloris ...

PHANTASIES SUCH AS THESE
PHANTASIES SUCH AS THESE
26/10 - 28/10/2017


Six tales of terror by Edgar Allan Poe A collection of stories penned by the Master f the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. You may likely ...

THE BRITISH INVASION
THE BRITISH INVASION
23/10 - 24/10/2017


Rock and pop acts from the Kinks to the Stones to the Who, created a revolutionary soundtrack as the counterculture rose on both sides of ...

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
5/10 - 8/10/2017


Two heavyweight singer-songwriters of the Baby Boom era, Carole King and James Taylor are a dream team whose compositions include "I Feel The Earth Move," ...

DAVID SEEBACH’S ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT


Enjoy a seasonal mixture of magic and humor with some appropriate Tricks ‘n’ Treats. Halloween is just around the corner and you can witness unusual ...

Over The River and Through The Woods


Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn't mean his family isn't still in Jersey. ...

Elvis!
Elvis!
18/9 - 19/9/2017


The King of rock 'n' roll transformed the music industry and set off a pop culture rebellion....

Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
13/7 - 6/8/2017


It’s turn-of-the-century New York City when we meet the enchanting, full-of-life widow Dolly Levi. This socialite-turned-matchmaker is actually a “professional meddler”, whose clients include Horace ...

And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
1/6 - 18/6/2017


Eight guests who have never met each other (or their apparently absent host and hostess) are lured to an island. Throw in two house servants ...

SideNotes Cabaret Series: Belters, Balladeers, And Broadway


Milwaukee favorite Doug Clemons and accompanist Anne VanDeusen present topnotch tunes, celebrate renowned singers, and have fun with a wide range of music from the ...

The Narrow Gate
The Narrow Gate
9/6 - 11/6/2017


The Narrow Gate is the story of Galileo Galilei and his imprisonment by the Catholic Church during the Inquisition told with elegance and a sly ...

SideNotes Cabaret Series: Ella Meets Mel


Award-winning singers pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé, two of the greatest jazz improvisers of the 20th century. Backed by a trio of ...

bug in a rug Children's Theater: Hansel & Goldie


Once upon a time…Well, you know the stories of Hansel and Gretel and Goldilocks and the Three Bears but do you know what happened next? ...

The Dixie Swim Club
The Dixie Swim Club
20/4 - 7/5/2017


Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. ...

Musical MainStage Concert Series: I'll TakeManhattan


Our season eleven finale will find us tipping our top hats to the best of the Great White Way, as we pay homage to your ...

SideNotes Cabaret Series: What The World Needs Now - A Tribute To Burt Bacharach


Six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy award winner Burt Bacharach composed popular hit songs that created the soundtrack of our lives from the ‘50s ...

Little Shop Of Horrors
Little Shop Of Horrors
2/3 - 19/3/2017


A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, has devoured the hearts of theater-goers for over 30 years. Meek floral ...

Musical MainStage Concert Series: Family Ties


Most families create stories but some also generate a whole lot of great tunes. In this concert, we'll celebrate the musical ties that bind as ...

IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SWING: SWING EXPLOSION featuring PETE SORCE


SWING INTO SPRING AT SUNSET’S SIDENOTES CABARET Treat yourself and a special someone to a celebration of hearts and flowers as PETE SORCE and THE ...

SideNotes Cabaret Series: It Might As Well Be Swing - Swing Explosion featuring Pete Sorce


Swing into spring with sweet musical treats for your special Valentine as PETE SORCE returns to Sunset’s SideNotes Cabaret to present an evening of delightful ...

bug in a rug Children's Theater: Goodnight Lulu


Paulette Bogan's fabulous book is brought to life with crackling wit and huge laughs in the original musical. Saying goodnight can sometimes take a little ...

You Can't Take It With You
You Can't Take It With You
19/1 - 4/2/2017


This classic screwball comedy won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and it’s been entertaining audiences ever since. Set in the large house of a rather ...

Musical MainStage Concert Series: Billy Joel & Friends


This celebration of singer-songwriters will pay tribute to folks like Simon & Garfunkel, Carol King, and the Piano Man himself....

A Blast From The Brass II - New Year's Eve Gala Event


"What a celebration! Let's do that again!" That was the consensus on New Year's Eve and we agree. By popular demand, premier show band BtW ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


In this hilarious classic, a couple struggling to mount the annual church pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids—and nothing says Christmas like a ...

SideNotes Cabaret Series: Holiday Belles


Ring in the holiday season with a sleigh full of jazzy harmonies and delicious melodies as Becky Spice, Kay Stiefel, and Peggy Peterson Ryan reunite ...

Musical MainStage Concert Series: Down Home With The Carpenters


From Merry Christmas, Darling to We've Only Just Begun, we'll ring in the holidays with the sounds of this distinctive duo....

bug in a rug Children's Theater: The Big Blue Ball


We all live on this fascinating planet called Earth. From all over the world come tales of its beauty. This original musical takes you inside ...

Fiddler On The Roof
Fiddler On The Roof
13/10 - 6/11/2016


Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, the musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has touched audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth, and ...

Musical MainStage Concert Series: Twist & Shout


You asked. We heard you. Because "more Beatles" is always the answer. A stellar cast will be twisting and shouting to bring a few more ...

SideNotes Cabaret Series: Songs Of The Silver Screen


From the first “talkies” to today’s modern movie musicals, songs from the silver screen have become the background music of our lives. Tunes that made ...

Moon Over Buffalo
Moon Over Buffalo
8/9 - 25/9/2016


A hilarious comedy, MOON OVER BUFFALO centers on a couple of over-the-hill actors trying to keep their marriage and their ragtag touring company afloat. In ...

Musical MainStage Concert Series: Happy Days


We'll stroll down Nostalgia Lane to the soundtrack of our youth -- American Graffiti meets The Big Chill....

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
14/7 - 7/8/2016


Nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England aboard the ocean liner S. S. American. Her pal, Billy Crocker, has stowed ...

Boeing Boeing
Boeing Boeing
2/6 - 19/6/2016


It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses, all engaged to him without knowing about ...

Our Favorite Things: A Tribute To Julie Andrews


Few performers can equal the achievements of the incomparable Dame Julie Andrews. TARYN WHIPPLE and DON LOBACZ present an entertaining retrospective of Andrews’ career, including ...

The Little Red Hen Remix
The Little Red Hen Remix
11/5 - 14/5/2016


The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals – they ...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


An eclectic group of six students vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, ...

Rnig-A-Ding-Ding: Sinatra & Co.


Jazz, swing, big band... we'll tip our hats to the musical giants who came just before the world started rocking and rolling. Ella Fitzgerald, Frank ...

Highlights From The Footlights


From the classic to the contemporary, ADAM ESTES, SAMANTHA SOSTARICH, and NATHAN WESSELOWSKI salute the best of Broadway in this homage to the timeless songs ...

The Foreigner
The Foreigner
3/3 - 20/3/2016


The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by “Froggy” LeSeuer, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a ...

Broadway Buddies
Broadway Buddies
14/3 - 15/3/2016


Our annual salute to musical theater will find us doubling our pleasure and doubling our fun when we focus on duos like Rodgers & Hammerstein, ...

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