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Lessons From an Inner City School
Next Act Theater’s ‘Principal Principle’ is an edgy look at a new teacher trying to make good.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Next Act’s ‘The Christians’ Is Compelling
It feels like live theater being streamed, in a smart play about a mega-church facing a sudden challenge.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Local Companies Are Innovating Amid Pandemic
Renaissance, Next Act and Milwaukee Rep all are finding creative ways to do theater.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Professional and Non-Professional Arts Groups Both to Be Awarded at Footlights Performing Arts Awards
The results will be announced at the live awards ceremony June 22, 2017 at Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Quadracci Powerhouse.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Footlights
Regrets, They Have a Few
Four actors deftly stretch time and memory in “Bloomsday.”
Apr 10th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Ray Jivoff Named Artistic Director of Skylight Music Theatre
Ray Jivoff has been active in the Milwaukee theatre community as an actor, teacher and director since moving here in 1988.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Skylight Music Theatre
In Tandem Theatre Presents its Biggest Musical to Date
Let In Tandem take you back to 1920’s France to the magic of the carnival!
Mar 6th, 2017 by In Tandem Theatre
Footlights Announces John McGivern as Ceremony Host for 2017 Footlights Performing Arts Awards
The first-ever Footlights Performing Arts Awards ceremony is set for Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Quadracci Powerhouse.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Footlights
Footlights Announces Footlights Performing Arts Awards for 2017 for the Greater Milwaukee Area
Nominations are currently open.
Jan 6th, 2017 by Footlights
Next Act’s Christmas Play Is Uneven
1950s Milwaukee radio setting is grabby, but acting is a tad flat.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents LOBBY HERO by Kenneth Lonergan
November 23 – December 18 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre
Nov 11th, 2016 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Danceworks Performance Company invites audience to the first concert of its 20th anniversary season: Dance In or Take Out?
November 3-6, 2016 at Next Act Theatre.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Danceworks Inc.
Architect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community
Allyson Nemec specializes in working with existing buildings, rather than new construction.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Kathy Quirk
Danceworks Performance Company celebrates 20 years!
Season Subscriptions on sale now.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Danceworks Inc.
Next Act Pokes Fun at the Political Landscape this Fall
THE TAMING by Lauren Gunderson is a refreshing antidote to today's punditry and non-stop squabbling.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Next Act Theatre
Wild Space Dance Company Announces 30th Season
Wild Space Dance Company will celebrate its 30th season in Milwaukee with two major performances
Aug 4th, 2016 by Wild Space Dance Company
Jen Kirkman to Headline Milwaukee Comedy Festival
Comedian and Best Selling Author to Headline closing night at Historic Turner Hall.
Jun 20th, 2016 by Milwaukee Comedy
Next Act Theatre Celebrates 26 Seasons with Annual Fundraiser
The evening kicks off with an exclusive VIP meet and greet with artists from the 2015-16 Season and Producing Artistic Director, David Cecsarini.
May 2nd, 2016 by Next Act Theatre
Danceworks Performance Company invites audiences to embark on an enchanted adventure in: The Quest
May 12-15, 2016 at Next Act Theatre
Apr 11th, 2016 by Danceworks Inc.
A Nation at Urban War With Itself
Next Act offers powerful production of ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’
Feb 1st, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents SLOWGIRL by Greg Pierce
Milwaukee Premiere! February 24 – March 20, 2016
Jan 25th, 2016 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
In Tandem Theatre Brings the Illuminating “Lamps for my Family” to the Tenth Street Theatre
In this poignant and funny play, Jack Duddy returns to his childhood home only to find a houseful of relatives – all of them deceased and wanting to talk his ear off!
Jan 11th, 2016 by In Tandem Theatre
Next Act Hires New Development Director
Anne is a people-oriented fundraising professional and manager, raising money in the non-profit sector since 2005.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Next Act Theatre
Milwaukee Opera Theatre presents: THE STORY OF MY LIFE
Music and Lyrics by Neil Bartram / Book by Brian Hill
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Opera Theatre
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents LOVE STORIES
November 25 – December 20, 2015 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre
Oct 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Veterans Bond as they Perform ‘Julius Caesar’
Actors from Feast of Crispian will present their first large-scale public performance at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 and 2 p.m. Nov. 1, at Next Act Theatre’s Performance Space, 255 S. Water St.
Oct 21st, 2015 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
In Tandem Theatre Kicks Off the Holiday Season with New Musical Spoof
Now in its 18th season, In Tandem Theatre has been bringing alternative holiday hilarity to the stage since its beginning.
Oct 12th, 2015 by In Tandem Theatre
The Arab Among Us
Next Act’s ‘Back of the Throat’ offers angry, absurdist look at post 9/11 fears.
Oct 5th, 2015 by Dominique Paul Noth
Danceworks Performance Company delves into the mysterious for season opener: Footsteps, Shadows and Whispers
November 5-8, 2015 • Next Act Theatre
Oct 1st, 2015 by Danceworks Inc.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DEAR ELIZABETH
DEAR ELIZABETH by Sarah Ruhl. September 23- October 18, 2015
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents BOEING BOEING
August 13 - 30, 2015 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Cabot Theatre
Aug 14th, 2015 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
In Tandem Theatre Opens 2015-16 Season With Award Winning Dark Comedy
In Tandem Theatre opens their 18th season with Any Given Monday
Aug 12th, 2015 by In Tandem Theatre
Milwaukee Comedy Festival Offers Laughs
10th annual fest offers huge line-up of comics over four days with most shows at Next Act Theatre.
Aug 6th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents BOEING BOEING
August 13 - 30, 2015 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Cabot Theatre
Jul 16th, 2015 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Lives of the Radium Girls
Umbrella Group’s staging of true story about 1920s women working at the Radium Dial Company becomes a harrowing, human tragedy.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Dominique Paul Noth
Danceworks Performance Company announces 2015-16 season
Season subscriptions on sale now
Jul 10th, 2015 by Danceworks Inc.
Next Act Commits Heresy
A. R. Gurney’s futuristic parable offers strong views and weak drama, but a stellar cast does its best.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Dominique Paul Noth
Fashion Through the Ages
Danceworks’ latest show spanned recorded time, from dinosaurs to Victorian dresses to today’s weddings.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Danielle McClune
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s LEND ME A TENOR
April 10-27, 2014
Mar 21st, 2014 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Danceworks Performance Company and Present Music: Temptation’s Snare
March 6-9, 2014 • Next Act Theatre
Jan 30th, 2014 by Danceworks Inc.
Next Act puts faith in “Grace”
Director David Cescarini talks about his season's last play, an exploration of how we believe what we believe in. Plus: Next Act's 2013-14 season announced.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Next Act’s “Microcrisis” yields huge dividends
The satire of our global financial system finds the humor in its ironies – and the danger that still remains.
Oct 1st, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
