Casting for Milwaukee Rep’s ‘Come From Away’ Announced
Milwaukee Rep’s Come From Away Welcomes Acclaimed Cast to Open New Associated Bank Theater Center
August 26, 2025 [Milwaukee] – Milwaukee Repertory Theater kicks off its 2025/26 Inaugural Season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with the highly acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away performed November 4 – December 14, 2025, in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater. Directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements this exhilarating musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11. Be the first to experience Milwaukee Rep’s state of the art new facility and this joyous story, with a dynamic score and a vibrant, fast-paced narrative, as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever.
The cast for Come From Away features many Milwaukee Rep stand out performers including Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba (Prelude to a Kiss) as Diane, Grace Bobber (The Last Five Years) as Janice, Michael Doherty (The Nerd) as Oz, Kelley Faulkner (Cabaret, Always…Patsy Cline) as Beverley/Annette, Gavin Gregory (Ragtime) as Bob, Richard Ruiz Henry (Guys and Dolls) as Claude, Steven Koehler (Guys on Ice) as Nick/Doug and Megan Loomis (The Craic, Run Bambi Run) as Bonnie. Alongside them are new to Milwaukee Rep cast members Dayna Jarae Dantzler (Waitress, Broadway) as Hannah, Joy Hermalyn (Caroline or Change, Broadway) as Beaulah, Adam Rennie (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Australian tour) as Kevin T/Garth, and Levin Valayil (Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Next Act) as Kevin J/Ali. The band includes Glen Asch, Olivia Dobbs, Bob Monogle, Patrick Morrow, Michael Ritter, Vidar Skrede Paule Westfahl and Ben Yats.
The creative team for Come From Away includes many familiar faces who have helped create Milwaukee Rep standouts Titanic The Musical and Run Bambi Run including music director Dan Kazemi, choreographer Jenn Rose, set designer Todd Edward Ivins, costume designer Theresa Ham, lighting designer Jason Fassl, sound designer Cricket Myers, projection designer Mike Tutaj, voice and dialect coach Jill Walmsley-Zager, casting director Jonathan Hetler, and stage manager Mark Johnson.
“Come From Away is the perfect first show for the Checota Powerhouse because it beautifully combines powerful themes of hope, connection, and compassion with a lively, high-energy production,” said Mark Clements, Artistic Director. “I love how the musical is not only deeply moving but also incredibly entertaining—its infectious score will have audiences dancing in their seats. This story truly embodies the spirit of community and resilience, which are core to Milwaukee’s identity. Being able to direct this vibrant, uplifting show in our brand-new theater is a tremendous honor, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience its magic firsthand.”
Come From Away will be performed November 4 – December 14, 2025, in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater and presented by David Kundert with Corporate Sponsor PNC, Executive Producers Cheryl and Bill Guc, Sandy and Bill Haack, Susan and Howard Hopwood and Maureen McCabe.
To purchase tickets to Come From Away go to www.MilwaukeeRep.com, call the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 or visit in-person at 108 E Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee.
For more information, please visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com
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