Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced their full 2022-23 season consisting of five full productions, the return of the celebrated Young Playwrights’ Festival Showcase, and readings of two new plays by Wisconsin playwrights in its Montgomery Davis Play Development series.
Final Two Weeks to Catch THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2022
Audiences young and old have been thoroughly entertained by First Stage's delightful and joyous musical THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a world premiere co-commission with Oregon Children's Theatre, now playing at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
Photos: First Stage's Production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS Opens Today
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 5, 2022
First Stage is set to stage its mainstage production of THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a world premiere co-commission with Oregon Children’s Theatre, which originally premiered in March of 2020. The production features clever, original music from classic rock to dance pop as well as fantastical costumes, sets and puppets that will entertain the entire family. Based on the bestselling book by Drew Daywalt with illustrations by Adam Rex, First Stage Resident Playwright John Maclay wrote the book and lyrics and Eric Nordin wrote the music and lyrics.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces A Return To Live Performances for 2021/22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2021
First Stage has announced its safe and triumphant return to live theater performances in the 2021/22 season. First Stage has announced the full 35th season kicking off in November at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater with the perennial and beloved holiday favorite, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS.
First Stage Announces 27th Annual Make Believe Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2021
First Stage will hold their 27th annual Make Believe Ball virtually on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. First Stage invites patrons, Theater Academy families, First Stage alumni, their friends and families and more to join them as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Artistic Director Jeff Frank with the organization.
Milwaukee's First Stage Announces 27th Annual Make Believe Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2021
First Stage will hold the 27th annual Make Believe Ball virtually on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. First Stage invites patrons, Theater Academy families, First Stage alumni, their friends and families, and Milwaukee theater fans to join in as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Artistic Director Jeff Frank with the organization.
Skylight Music Theatre Presents SKYLIGHT SINGS: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2020
Skylight Music Theatre today announced it will invite audiences to join them virtually in the Cabot Theatre for Skylight Sings: A Holiday Special — From Our Home at the Cabot Theatre, streaming Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 through Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.
BWW Review: THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS Wins at First Stage
by Kelsey Lawler - Mar 9, 2020
Take the little ones to see this show for the laughs, the silliness, and the kind of theater for which we only have the kids to thank. Without their willingness for turning the ordinary into something wildly imaginative, plays like 'The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors' would likely remain just picture books.
THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, A Fun, Family-Friendly World Premiere Is Coming To Milwaukee's First Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020
THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, a family-friendly, fun world premiere musical, comes to First Stage this March. Based on the bestselling book by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Adam Rex, First Stage Playwright in Residence John Maclay wrote the book and lyrics with Eric Nordin, also doing music and lyrics. First Stage favorite Kelly Doherty, (outstanding as Miss Trunchbull in last season's hit MATILDA The Musical), will be making her First Stage directing debut with this production.