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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Marie and Rosetta
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Marie and Rosetta

Starring Alexis J Roston and Bethany Thomas in the Stiemke Studio October 22 – December 22, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater reaches $78 million Powering Milwaukee Campaign goal to make the Associated Bank Theater Center a reality thanks to nearly 600 individual donors
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater reaches $78 million Powering Milwaukee Campaign goal to make the Associated Bank Theater Center a reality thanks to nearly 600 individual donors

Associated Bank Theater Center on time and budget for Fall 2025 Opening with Inaugural Season Announced in early 2025

“The Coast Starlight” pulls into Milwaukee Rep, Sept 3-Oct 6
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“The Coast Starlight” pulls into Milwaukee Rep, Sept 3-Oct 6

September 3 – October 6, 2024 in the Stiemke Studio

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s World Premiere Prelude to a Kiss a musical
Celebrate Christmas in July and Save 25% to Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol on Thursday, July 25
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Holds One Day Sale for World Premiere Prelude to a Kiss a musical, Monday, June 17
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Award-Winning Titles, World Premieres and More for 2024/25 Season
Casting Announced for Final Plays in Milwaukee Rep 2023/24 Season
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Casting Announced for Final Plays in Milwaukee Rep 2023/24 Season

The Chosen, Piano Men 2, and Nina Simone: Four Women

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Extends What the Constitution Means to Me By Heidi Schreck in the Stiemke Studio by One Week
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents  Sensory-Friendly All Access Performance for  Little Women
“Epiphanic Recurve Redux” Sculpture to Return to Downtown Milwaukee
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“Epiphanic Recurve Redux” Sculpture to Return to Downtown Milwaukee

"Epiphanic Recurve Redux" Sculpture to Return to Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Little Women January 16 – February 18, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Guys on Ice January 12 – March 17, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Studio Theater in the New Associated Bank Theater Center for Philanthropists David Herro and Jay Franke
Young Performer Casting announced for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol
Sponsored: “A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25
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“A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25

Save up to 25% on everyone’s favorite holiday tradition! Order tickets with code FALL on Mon, Sept 25 for Milwaukee Rep’s magical family extravaganza.

Sponsored: “A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25
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“A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25

Save up to 25% on everyone’s favorite holiday tradition! Order tickets with code FALL on Mon, Sept 25 for Milwaukee Rep’s magical family extravaganza.

Sponsored: “A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25
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“A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25

Save up to 25% on everyone’s favorite holiday tradition! Order tickets with code FALL on Mon, Sept 25 for Milwaukee Rep’s magical family extravaganza.

Sponsored: “A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25
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“A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25

Save up to 25% on everyone’s favorite holiday tradition! Order tickets with code FALL on Mon, Sept 25 for Milwaukee Rep’s magical family extravaganza.

Sponsored: “A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25
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“A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25

Save up to 25% on everyone’s favorite holiday tradition! Order tickets with code FALL on Mon, Sept 25 for Milwaukee Rep’s magical family extravaganza.

Sponsored: “A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25
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“A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25

Save up to 25% on everyone’s favorite holiday tradition! Order tickets with code FALL on Mon, Sept 25 for Milwaukee Rep’s magical family extravaganza.

Sponsored: “A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25
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“A Christmas Carol” One Day Sale, Monday Sept. 25

Save up to 25% on everyone’s favorite holiday tradition! Order tickets with code FALL on Mon, Sept 25 for Milwaukee Rep’s magical family extravaganza.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents the World Premiere Parental Advisory: a breakbeat play
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents the World Premiere Parental Advisory: a breakbeat play

By Idris Goodwin. September 26 – October 29, 2023. Stiemke Studio

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Construction Timeline for New Associated Bank Theater Center
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Construction Timeline for New Associated Bank Theater Center

2024/25 Season to take place at Milwaukee Rep and Venues across the City

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Powerhouse Theater in the New Associated Bank Theater Center for Philanthropists Ellen and Joe Checota
Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Powering Milwaukee Campaign Hits New Heights with Record Setting $1 Million Raised at Curtain Call Ball and  $1.55 Million Gift from The Lubar Family
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Powering Milwaukee Campaign Hits New Heights with Record Setting $1 Million Raised at Curtain Call Ball and $1.55 Million Gift from The Lubar Family

Sustaining Trustee Anthony Petullo and an Anonymous Donor pledge to match new or increased gifts up to $7.5 million through June 30, 2023 to reach a key financial milestone and greenlight construction.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Seeks the next Tiny Tim and other Young Performers Ages 8-13 for A Christmas Carol
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents the One Day Sale For TITANIC THE MUSICAL on Monday, June 20
Milwaukee Regional Finalist Alexandria Woods Wins Third Place at True Colors Next Narrative Monologue Competition In New York City
Jermaine Murry Joins Milwaukee Repertory Theater Leadership Team as Chief Diversity Officer
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Jermaine Murry Joins Milwaukee Repertory Theater Leadership Team as Chief Diversity Officer

Former Loaned Executive Chief Diversity Officer Tammy Belton-Davis elected to Board of Trustees

Mary John Founder of Milwaukee Repertory Theater Passes away at 96
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents As You Like It
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents As You Like It

February 15 – March 20, 2022, Quadracci Powerhouse

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Honors Milwaukee Area Hair Salons with Steel Magnolias Team Truvy Awards
15 High Schoolers Accepted into Milwaukee Rep’s PTI program for the 2021/22 Season
Matt Leibham Joins  Milwaukee Repertory Theater  as Chief Financial Officer
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents  Ghost Bike  By Laura Jacqmin
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Ghost Bike By Laura Jacqmin

Performed by the Professional Training Institute July 8 – 11, 2021 at Kadish Park

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Making the Invisible Visible: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Culture, Art & Activism
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Reopening in April with First In-Person Performance in Over a Year
Milwaukee Repertory Theater  Cancels Live Performances through April and  Reworks Announced Season Reset
Milwaukee Repertory Awards $60,000 to 80 Artists Through the Freelance Artist Relief Effort
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents We Rise: MKE’s Celebration of Black History Month
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents We Rise: MKE’s Celebration of Black History Month

With Series of Virtual Events Every Monday Night in February

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes Seven Emerging Professional Residents for the 2020/21 Reset Season
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces the 2020/21 Season Professional Training Institute Ensemble
Unions Clear Reopening of Milwaukee Repertory Theater for <em>Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol</em> Starting December 1 Pending Local Conditions
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Unions Clear Reopening of Milwaukee Repertory Theater for Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol Starting December 1 Pending Local Conditions

Health & Safety Webinar Hosted by Milwaukee Rep for Artists & Audiences on Wednesday, October 7 @7pmCT

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Curtain Call Ball Goes Virtual to Aid the Rep Rising Emergency Fund on  Friday, October 16, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2020/21 Season Reset Due to Covid-19 Challenges and an Emergency Relief Rep Rising Fundraising Campaign
Tammy Belton-Davis Joins Milwaukee Repertory Theater Leadership Team as Loaned Executive Chief Diversity Officer
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Raised $109,000
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Raised $109,000

Through the Donald & Donna Baumgartner and The Elizabeth Quadracci Harned Family Matching Gift Double-Down for Artists Challenge

Donald & Donna Baumgartner and The Elizabeth Quadracci Harned Family Team Up for a Double-Down For Artists Challenge at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Offers Streaming video of Destiny of Desire
Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Suspend all Performances and Public Events Through April 5, 2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Honors 12 Milwaukee SHEroes During <em>Eclipsed</em>
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Honors 12 Milwaukee SHEroes During Eclipsed

Dr. Lisa Edwards, Kai Gardner, Crystal Hearvey, Itzel Hernandez, Dasha Kelly, Katie Avila Loughmiller, Shayvon McCullum, Tina Nixon, Shavonda Sisson, JohnRaé Stowers, May Yer Thao and Diana Vang Brostoff

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Reveals New Brand Identity with Re-designed Logo, Website and Hashtag #WeRepMilwaukee To Support New Strategic Plan
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Danai Gurira’s ECLIPSED March 3 – 29, 2020
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Danai Gurira’s ECLIPSED March 3 – 29, 2020

With Ashleigh Awusie, Nancy Moricette, Jacqueline Nwabueze, Matty Sangare and Sola Thompson

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Complete Cast and Creative Teas for The Legend of Georgia McBride and Chasin’ Dem Blues
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Complete Cast and Creative Teas for The Legend of Georgia McBride and Chasin’ Dem Blues

Purchase tickets at www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by calling the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 or in person at 108 E. Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Special Events and Guest Appearances for Milwaukee Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Special Events and Guest Appearances for Milwaukee Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol

Special VIP Walk-on Guests Include Sheldon Dutes, Ryan Jay, Michael King, Greg & Linda Marcus and Karen Dalessandro

A Milwaukee Repertory Theater Classic Returns! The Nerd November 12 – December 15, 2019
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A Milwaukee Repertory Theater Classic Returns! The Nerd November 12 – December 15, 2019

From the much-loved playwright of The Foreigner

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2019/20 Emerging Professional Residents (EPRs)
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2019/20 Emerging Professional Residents (EPRs)

Residents Will Participate in the 10th Annual Rep Lab

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Holds One Day Sale for the Holiday Hit A Christmas Carol on Monday, July 22
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Iconic American Musical West Side Story On Sale Event Broke Box Office Records with Nearly $300,000 in Sales
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Iconic American Musical West Side Story On Sale Event Broke Box Office Records with Nearly $300,000 in Sales

Several performances are nearly sold out and several performances only have individual seats left.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater <em>Everybody</em> By Pulitzer Prize Finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Everybody By Pulitzer Prize Finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Performed by the Professional Training Institute July 18 – 21, 2019 in the Stiemke Studio

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Searching to Cast a Young Performer in The Rep Classic The Nerd
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Searching to Cast a Young Performer in The Rep Classic The Nerd

Individual appointments will be assigned to candidates we would like to invite to come for an audition. No one will be seen without an appointment.

“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” Returns to Milwaukee Rep 3/22 – 5/26
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“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” Returns to Milwaukee Rep 3/22 – 5/26

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.

Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for the American Premiere of THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE by Andrew Bovell
Complete Cast and Creative Team Announced for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s World Premiere of Mark Twain’s “River of Song”
Milwaukee Rep Announces Holiday Artisan Craft Fair
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Milwaukee Rep Announces Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

Sunday, December 16 - 11am to 7pm. Gallerie M, Intercontinental Hotel, 139 East Kilbourn Avenue

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Pillar Partner Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Pillar Partner Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus Tiny Tim Ticket Program Participating Organizations Announced

Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Colectivo Coffee Present a Stackner Cabaret Preview on  Saturday, October 13 and Saturday, February 9
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Colectivo Coffee Present a Stackner Cabaret Preview on Saturday, October 13 and Saturday, February 9

Each Stackner Cabaret Preview concert will be 30mins followed by a brief Q&A.

Katherine Thomas Joins Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s The All Night Strut!
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Katherine Thomas Joins Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s The All Night Strut!

The All Night Strut!, an energy-filled revue of the music of the 1930s and 40s.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Newly Renovated Stackner Cabaret Opens Friday, September 7
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Newly Renovated Stackner Cabaret Opens Friday, September 7

The much needed renovation increases the seating capacity by over 35% to 186 seats.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Northwestern Mutual President Gregory C. Oberland As Board President
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Northwestern Mutual President Gregory C. Oberland As Board President

Nine New Trustees Elected from Charles E. Kubly Foundation, Foley & Lardner LLP, Harley-Davidson, Inc., Husch Blackwell, JCP Construction, and Plunkett Family Foundation

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical <em>In The Heights</em> On Sale Event Broke Box Office Record with Over $200,000 in Sales
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical In The Heights On Sale Event Broke Box Office Record with Over $200,000 in Sales

Several performances are now sold out and many more are nearly sold out.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes Feast of Crispian Shakespeare with Vets as New Resident Theater Company
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes Feast of Crispian Shakespeare with Vets as New Resident Theater Company

Feast of Crispian pairs professional actors with military veterans to create powerful Shakespeare productions

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Associate Artistic Director May Adrales Receives the 2018 Alan Schneider Director Award
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Associate Artistic Director May Adrales Receives the 2018 Alan Schneider Director Award

May Adrales joined Milwaukee Rep as Associate Artistic Director in 2016 directing past season’s The Who & The What and Animal Farm.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Holds Special One Day Sale on Monday, June 18 for the Tony Award-winning Musical “In the Heights”
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Holds Special One Day Sale on Monday, June 18 for the Tony Award-winning Musical “In the Heights”

The Rep’s Ticket Office will be open from 9am – 6pm for the One Day Sale and the special pricing will be available online from 7am – 11:59pm.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents the World Premiere of <em>Lost Girl</em>
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents the World Premiere of Lost Girl

Performed by the Professional Training Institute July 19-22, 2018 in the Stiemke Studio

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2018 Curtain Call Ball: A Night at the Cabaret
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2018 Curtain Call Ball: A Night at the Cabaret

Saturday, May 12, 2018 • 5:30pm

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Seeks “Tiny Tim” and Other Young Performers  For Milwaukee’s Favorite Holiday Tradition <em>A Christmas Carol</em>
“Our Town” By Thornton Wilder Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater April 10
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“Our Town” By Thornton Wilder Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater April 10

Featuring Some of Wisconsin’s Most Distinguished Actors

ACT II Programming Returns to Milwaukee Repertory Theater as Part of <em>Until The Flooed</em> Production
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ACT II Programming Returns to Milwaukee Repertory Theater as Part of Until The Flooed Production

With Community Guest Responders and Facilitated Dialogues Lead by the Zeidler Center For Public Discussion

Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar’s American Dervish to be Adapted for the Stage with a Premier at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar’s American Dervish to be Adapted for the Stage with a Premier at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

$11.2 Million raised for “Created in Milwaukee” Capital Campaign

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Final Casting For OUR TOWN
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Final Casting For OUR TOWN

Featuring Some of Wisconsin’s Most Distinguished Actors

“Until The Flood” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater March 13 – April 22
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“Until The Flood” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater March 13 – April 22

Until The Flood explores the reactions of the St. Louis region to the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 65th Anniversary Season
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 65th Anniversary Season

Feature the largest season in a decade with five world, American and regional premiere productions including Ayad Akhtar's Play Junk.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Keynote Speaker and Session Leaders for Intersections Summit
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Keynote Speaker and Session Leaders for Intersections Summit

Carmen Morgan, founder of artEquity and faculty at Yale School of Drama will be the Keynote Speaker on March 23

Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar Joins Milwaukee Rep Board of Trustees
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar Joins Milwaukee Rep Board of Trustees

Joining Akhtar are Bladen Burns & Deborah Tomczyk

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Casting for the World Premiere of <em>One House Over</em>
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Casting for the World Premiere of One House Over

Part of the John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Rep Lap Short-play Festival Returns February 15-19 in the Stiemke Studio
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Rep Lap Short-play Festival Returns February 15-19 in the Stiemke Studio

Described by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as “fun-filled,” and “thoughtfully arranged,” Rep Lab showcases the work of The Rep’s Emerging Professional Residents.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces New Play Development Workshop Reading Series
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces New Play Development Workshop Reading Series

This year’s workshop reading series includes new plays from national writers Martín Zimmerman, Larissa FastHorse, and Nathan Alan Davis, among others.

“Black Pearl Sings!” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater January 19
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“Black Pearl Sings!” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater January 19

Black Pearl Sings! begins performances January 19 and runs through March 18 in the Stackner Cabaret.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Seeks Young Performers for Spring Production of <em>Our Town</em>
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Seeks Young Performers for Spring Production of Our Town

Milwaukee Rep will hold auditions for Young Performers between the ages of 8 to 17.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names United Community Center Recipient of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Families Program
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names United Community Center Recipient of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Families Program

After each performance of 'A Christmas Carol', cast members will collect money from patrons for families from the United Community Center that are in need this holiday season.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Special Events And Guest Appearances For Milwaukee’s Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Special Events And Guest Appearances For Milwaukee’s Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol

Hear Carolers, see Scrooge, and take in the spirit of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s “A Christmas Carol” Returns to the Histoic Pabst Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Hosts First Of Its Kind Intersections Summit
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Hosts First Of Its Kind Intersections Summit

A National Convening of Regional Theater Community Engagement Practitioners March 23-25, 2018

“Holmes and Watson” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater November 14
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“Holmes and Watson” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater November 14

Midwest Premiere Directed by Former Rep Artistic Director Joseph Handreddy

Murder for Two” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater November 10
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Murder for Two” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater November 10

Featuring Milwaukee High School of the Arts Alumni Joe Kinosian

Milwaukee Rep Receives $1 Million to Renovate The Stacker Cabaret
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Milwaukee Rep Receives $1 Million to Renovate The Stacker Cabaret

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is delighted to announce it has received two major gifts totaling $1 million to help fund a complete renovation of the Stackner Cabaret.

“Guys and Dolls” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater September 19
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“Guys and Dolls” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater September 19

Guys and Dolls is directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements.

SOUVENIR Begins Performances at Milwaukee Rep – Sept 8
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SOUVENIR Begins Performances at Milwaukee Rep – Sept 8

Souvenir begins performances September 8 and runs through November 5, 2017 in the Stackner Cabaret.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s <em>A Christmas Carol</em> On-Sale Breaks Box Office Record
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces “Created in Milwaukee” Capital Campaign to Raise $10 Million
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces “Created in Milwaukee” Capital Campaign to Raise $10 Million

Camille and David Kundert Pledge $1 Million Gift

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names May Adrales as New Associate Artist Director
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names May Adrales as New Associate Artist Director

Ms. Adrales is a nationally recognized and highly respected director who’s made a reputation for directing new works.

Back by Popular Demand Milwaukee Repertory Theater Prop and Costume Sale
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Back by Popular Demand Milwaukee Repertory Theater Prop and Costume Sale

Saturday, April 29 from 10am – 2pm

Sponsored: An American classic – “The Glass Menagerie” at Milwaukee Rep
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An American classic – “The Glass Menagerie” at Milwaukee Rep

An essential play that every generation should see! The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “The Glass Menagerie,” March 7 – April 9. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.)

Sponsored: Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED
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Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED

The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “Grounded” playing now thru April 2. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.) Read the Urban Milwaukee review here.

Sponsored: Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED
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Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED

The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “Grounded” playing now thru April 2. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.) Read the Urban Milwaukee review here.

Sponsored: An American classic – “The Glass Menagerie” at Milwaukee Rep
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An American classic – “The Glass Menagerie” at Milwaukee Rep

An essential play that every generation should see! The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “The Glass Menagerie,” March 7 – April 9. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.)

Sponsored: An American classic – “The Glass Menagerie” at Milwaukee Rep
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An American classic – “The Glass Menagerie” at Milwaukee Rep

An essential play that every generation should see! The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “The Glass Menagerie,” March 7 – April 9. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.)

Sponsored: Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED
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Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED

The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “Grounded” playing now thru April 2. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.) Read the Urban Milwaukee review here. Read the full story.

Sponsored: Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED
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Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED

The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “Grounded” playing now thru April 2. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.)

Sponsored: Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED
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Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED

The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “Grounded” playing now thru April 2. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.)

Sponsored: Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED
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Milwaukee Rep’s ‘mesmerizing’ new play GROUNDED

The Rep offers $25 tickets with code MKE for “Grounded” playing now thru April 2. (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/31.)

“An Evening with Groucho” Begins March 24 at Milwaukee Rep
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“An Evening with Groucho” Begins March 24 at Milwaukee Rep

Groucho Marx comes alive for a hilarious night of theater!

Rep Lab the Short-Play Festival Returns to Milwaukee Rep April 13-17
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Rep Lab the Short-Play Festival Returns to Milwaukee Rep April 13-17

Rep Lab showcases the work of The Rep’s Emerging Professional Residents across theatrical disciplines from direction to design to acting.

Milwaukee Rep Raised Record Breaking $111,628 for Boys & Girls Club through “A Christmas Carol”
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Milwaukee Rep Raised Record Breaking $111,628 for Boys & Girls Club through “A Christmas Carol”

This year’s record breaking donation is due in large part to an anonymous donor who was so moved by the end-of-show appeal that he pledged to match all gifts given dollar for dollar up to $50,000.

Didn’t Find What You Needed at that Black Friday Sale? You’re in Luck!
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Didn’t Find What You Needed at that Black Friday Sale? You’re in Luck!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces 7th Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair. The fair runs Sunday, December 18 - 11am to 7pm at Gallerie M inside the InterContinental Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.

“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program
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“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program

Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program with repeat grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Receives $1 Million Gift to Name the John D. (Jack) Lewis New Play Development Program
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Receives $1 Million Gift to Name the John D. (Jack) Lewis New Play Development Program

As a subscriber since 1976, Jack Lewis was always passionate about the arts and its place in society.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Milwakee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical <i>Man of La Mancha</a>
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Cast and Creative Team Announced for Milwakee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical Man of La Mancha

Broadway Star and Hometown Favorite Nathaniel Stampley stars as Don Quixote.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Launches Professional Training Institute for Exceptional Young Artists
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Launches Professional Training Institute for Exceptional Young Artists

Participants will participate in fully produced production as paid professional actors In June 2017. Auditions to be held at Milwaukee Rep on August 15.

Milwaukee Rep Seeks New ‘Tiny Tim’ for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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Milwaukee Rep Seeks New ‘Tiny Tim’ for A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In addition to the role of Tiny Tim, several other Young Performer roles are available.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Garners $35,000 Art Works Award for “American Song” from NEA
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Garners $35,000 Art Works Award for “American Song” from NEA

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is thrilled to announce its inclusion in this year’s first round of funding by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects New Members to Its Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects New Members to Its Board of Trustees and Executive Committee

Quarles & Brady’s Robert H. Duffy, Michael Best & Friedrich’s Stephen A. Gigot, Associated Bank’s John Halechko, BMO Private Bank’s Leslie Meisner, Harley Davidson’s Shelley Paxton, and Community Volunteer Melanie Booth

“Made in Milwaukee” Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2015 Gala
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“Made in Milwaukee” Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2015 Gala

Saturday, May 9 • 5:30pm – Midnight

The Presidents are coming!
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The Presidents are coming!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the World Premiere of FIVE PRESIDENTS by the Emmy-Award winning writer Rick Cleveland.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces the 2015/16 Season
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces the 2015/16 Season

Featuring the Tony Award-winning Musical Dreamgirls, Ayad Akhtar's The Invisible Hand, and three world premieres.

Final Casting Announced for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s World Premiere Production of <i>Five Presidents</i>
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Final Casting Announced for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s World Premiere Production of Five Presidents

By the Emmy Award-winning writer of the West Wing and House of Cards Rick Cleveland

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Wickedly Funny Recent Broadway Hit GOOD PEOPLE
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Wickedly Funny Recent Broadway Hit GOOD PEOPLE

January 20 – February 15, 2015

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces casting for THE AMISH PROJECT
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces casting for THE AMISH PROJECT

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Stiemke Studio February 11, 2015 – March 22, 2015

Stephen Wade’s Exhilarating Theatrical Concert THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC ALL AROUND US comes to The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret
Casting Announced for the Recent Broadway Hit of GOOD PEOPLE By Pulitzer Prize-Winner David Lindsay-Abaire
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Casting Announced for the Recent Broadway Hit of GOOD PEOPLE By Pulitzer Prize-Winner David Lindsay-Abaire

Featuring Rep Associate Artist Laura Gordon as Margie Walsh

Liberace! Breaks All-Time Sales Record in the Stackner Cabaret
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Liberace! Breaks All-Time Sales Record in the Stackner Cabaret

Play to perform at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre in the spring

Special Guest Walk-Ons to Appear in Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Production of <i>A Christmas Carol</i>
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Special Guest Walk-Ons to Appear in Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Production of A Christmas Carol

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is delighted to announce three special guest walk-ons will appear in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol.

Rep Holiday Artisan Craft Fair
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Rep Holiday Artisan Craft Fair

Sunday, December 14 • 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Ebenezer Scrooge and His Three Ghostly Visitors Return to the Historic Pabst Theater in Milwaukee Repertory Theaer’s Annual Production of Dickens’ Beloved Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Receives Prestigious 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Receives Prestigious 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Donations from partners and donors generate significant community impact improving quality of life in Milwaukee.

Back by Popular Demand! A Funny and Touching tribute to the Flamboyant, Beloved Entertainer, Liberace!
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents a Special Anniversary Production of the Classic Comedy <i>Harvey</i> November 18 – December 21, 2014
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents a Special Anniversary Production of the Classic Comedy Harvey November 18 – December 21, 2014

Featuring Rep Associate Artists Jonathan Gillard Daly, Laura Gordon, James Pickering and Deborah Staples

Cast Members From Milwaukee Rep’s Current Production of the Color Purple to Make Special Community Appearances
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Cast Members From Milwaukee Rep’s Current Production of the Color Purple to Make Special Community Appearances

Special Community Appearances with Cast Members of the Color Purple

Presidents, Politics and the Playwright’s Vision
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Presidents, Politics and the Playwright’s Vision

A Milwaukee Rep Insider's Luncheon on November 3 Features House of Cards Writer/Co-executive Producer Rick Cleveland

World Premiere: after all the terrible things I do
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World Premiere: after all the terrible things I do

A heart-wrenching, deeply personal look at shared posts and second changes, opens in Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Stiemke Studio October 3rd

Milwaukee Rep to Join Chicago Theatre Community by Dimming Our Lights on Thursday Night to Honor Actress Molly Glynn
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Milwaukee Rep to Join Chicago Theatre Community by Dimming Our Lights on Thursday Night to Honor Actress Molly Glynn

Milwaukee Repertory Theater was deeply saddened to learn about the unexpected recent death of actress Molly Glynn.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Davis & Kuelthau Attorney James E. Braza as Board President
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Davis & Kuelthau Attorney James E. Braza as Board President

Gregory C. Oberland, KPMG’s Joseph A. Rock, Edward Seaberg, and Stacy P. Williams join Executive Committee. Mark Benskin, Nic Wahl and Howard Williams join as Trustees.

Hilarious Country Music Send Up the Doyle & Debbie Show
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Hilarious Country Music Send Up the Doyle & Debbie Show

Opens in the Rep's Stackner Cabaret September 7

Casting Announcement for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Production of  “The Color Purple”
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Casting Announcement for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Production of “The Color Purple”

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced casting today for The Color Purple

Single Tickets Go on Sale for Milwaukee Rep’s 2014/15 SeasonFriday, August1!
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Single Tickets Go on Sale for Milwaukee Rep’s 2014/15 SeasonFriday, August1!

tickets can be purchased online at www.MilwaukeeRep.com

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Children’s Audition Notice
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Children’s Audition Notice

A Christmas Carol - Performance Dates: November 30 – December 24, 2014

$500,000 Challange Grant From Quadracci Family’s Windhover Foundation to Help Milwaukee Repertory Theater Repir Sinking Building
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$500,000 Challange Grant From Quadracci Family’s Windhover Foundation to Help Milwaukee Repertory Theater Repir Sinking Building

Grant designed to leverage new donations to complete sinking building campaign

Milwaukee Repertory theater Receives $500,000 Grant From the Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation to Repair Sinking Building
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Milwaukee Repertory theater Receives $500,000 Grant From the Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation to Repair Sinking Building

The Herzfeld Foundation has awarded a one-time $500,000 grant toward construction costs.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater  End-of-Season Garage Sale
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater End-of-Season Garage Sale

Saturday, April 19 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Host 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Host 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration

“Something Unexpected!”

Key Note Address by New York Times Bestselling Author Larry Tye in Conjunction with Milwalwaukee Rep’s Upcoming Production of the History of Invulnerability
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Key Note Address by New York Times Bestselling Author Larry Tye in Conjunction with Milwalwaukee Rep’s Upcoming Production of the History of Invulnerability

Key Note Address by author Larry Tye around his book Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Receives National Endowment for the Arts Art Works Grant to Support The History of Invulnerability
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes New Board Members
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes New Board Members

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce that Cecilia Gilbert, W. Randall McKennie, Gregory C. Oberland, Harry Richard Quadracci Ewens, PhD and Ed Seaberg have recently joined The Rep’s Board of Trustees.

Rep Does Musical Based on Judy Garland in January
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Rep Does Musical Based on Judy Garland in January

Peter Quilter’s play End of the Rainbow, a new play with music directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements, opens at The Rep on Friday, January 10

Reflections on Long Time Rep Supporter, Betty Quadracci, A True Patron of the Arts
Woody Sez
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Woody Sez

Celebrating the Life and Music of Woody Guthrie, Kicks Off the New Year in The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret