Fred Miller

Mary John, Founder of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Passes Away at 96

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced of the passing of its founder Mary John (1925-2022).  Born in Green Bay, WI Mary forged a plan to create a professional theater for the city of Milwaukee and established Drama Inc, now Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in 1954. 

All-Star Orchestra Wins 8th And 9th Emmy Awards

On Saturday, the multi-Emmy Award-winning All-Star Orchestra received its 8th and 9th awards at the 64th Annual New York Emmy Awards Ceremony of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Gregory C. Oberland Elected Milwaukee Rep Board President

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is proud to announce Northwestern Mutual President Gregory C. Oberland as the newly elected Board President for a 2-year term.  Oberland has been a trustee for five years prior to being elected Board President.

BWW Previews: JERRY HERMAN: THE BEST OF TIMES at Phillips' Mill Community Association

JERRY HERMAN: THE BEST OF TIMES at Phillips' Mill Community Association in New Hope PA, November 10-11 & 17-8, 2017

USA Network Announces Series Pickup for UNSOLVED: THE MURDERS OF TUPAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

The true crime series, from Universal Cable Productions, will chronicle the dual police investigations into the controversial murders of two of the rap industry's most legendary players, Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.).

BWW Review: A Female HAMLET Brings a Twist to the Play at Great Lakes Theater, Well, Almost . . .

Having been summoned home to Denmark from school in Germany to attend his father's funeral, he is shocked to find his mother Gertrude already remarried to his Uncle Claudius, the dead king's brother, who has declared himself the king, though young Hamlet is the actual heir to the crown. Hamlet, rightly, suspects foul play.

Bucks County Weaves 'Hammerstein and Sondheim American Songbook' in Morrisville

'The Hammerstein and Sondheim American Songbook Tapestry Woven in Bucks County' production will be presented on Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yardley Community Center, 64 S Main St, Morrisville, PA.

Photo Flash: Hanna Theatre Playhouse Square presents HAMLET

When his suspiciously widowed mother swiftly marries his uncle, amidst demands for revenge from his murdered father's ghost, the young prince Hamlet resolves that something is indeed 'rotten in the state of Denmark.'

BWW Reviews: THE TEMPEST Brews Up a Storm at GLT

William Shakespeare is considered by most experts on English language theatre as being the greatest of all writers. His vast folio of plays, consisting of tragedies, comedies, histories and dramas have lasted for over four hundred years. He is one of the few writers who has theatres, let alone festivals, dedicated exclusively to his works.

Tom Sawyer Musical RIVER SONG Will Premiere at Niswonger Performing Arts Center

'Tom Sawyer' is getting a musical makeover, with help from Academy Award-winning composer Richard M. Sherman and his late brother Robert B. Sherman ('Mary Poppins'), as well as two other Hollywood notables: Kathy Garver ('Family Affair') and Drake Light ('The Walking Dead').

CLEVELAND CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS 2013

It is the purpose of THE CLEVELAND CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS to recognize outstanding Cleveland area productions, performers, directors and designers who contributed to the professional theatre scene during the 2013 season. For a listing of the theatres considered for 'Best of' and 'Superior Achievement' awards, go to: clevelandtheaterreviews.com

TIMES THEATRE TRIBUTES 2013

Greater Cleveland is blessed with a vital theatre scene. It is the purpose of the TIMES THEATRE TRIBUTES to recognize theatrical experiences that, in the view of this reviewer, were excellent and deserve recognition.

BWW Reviews: SPAMALOT - Silly Fun at Beck

You know you aren't in for the typical Broadway musical, when, at the start of SPAMALOT, now on stage at Beck Center, a historian gives a brief overview of medieval England and a Finnish village appears with dancers slapping each other with dead fish as they perform the 'Fisch Schlapping Song.' That opening, complete with women knocking down their male partners, is just the start of the bizarre goings on.

Photo Flash: Beck Center's SPAMALOT, Now Playing Through 8/18

Beck Center for the Arts presents Monty Python's Spamalot on the Mackey Main Stage, now playing through August 18, 2013. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy 'lovingly ripped off' from the cult classic motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Check out a first look below!

Beck Center for the Arts Presents SPAMALOT on the Mackey Maint Stage, Now thru 8/18

Beck Center for the Arts presents Monty Python's Spamalot on the Mackey Main Stage, today, July 12 through August 18, 2013. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy 'lovingly ripped off' from the cult classic motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.

Beck Center for the Arts to Present SPAMALOT on the Mackey Maint Stage, 7/12-8/18

Beck Center for the Arts presents Monty Python's Spamalot on the Mackey Main Stage, July 12 through August 18, 2013. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy "lovingly ripped off" from the cult classic motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale.

BWW Reviews: A Wonderfully Delightful MUCH ADO at Great Lakes Theater

Boy hates girl. Girl hates boy. Boy overhears that girl is secretly in love with boy; girl hears vice versa. Other boy and girl love each other, but something gets in the way of their happiness. That's the basic premise of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, which is now on stage at Great Lakes Theatre. Throw in a couple of interesting subplots, including an idiotic sheriff, a phony death, an irrational lover (is there any other kind?), and a vengeful half-brother, and you have the makings of one of William Shakespeare's best comedies. In fact, the fifth best of all of the Bard's plays, according to a renowned Shakespeare expert.

Photo Flash: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Opening Tonight

Great Lakes Theater (GLT), Cleveland's Classic Company, continues the second half its 2012-13 season with William Shakespeare comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. The production will be performed in the company's revolutionary and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, tonight, March 29 through April 14, 2013. Sharon Ott directs. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!