Marcus Performing Arts Center and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Announce “Broadway Skates!” Event at Red Arrow Park

MILWAUKEE (February 19, 2024) – The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announce a free Broadway Skates! event at Red Arrow Park’s Slice of Ice this Saturday, February 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. themed to the upcoming performance of the Tony Award®-winning fairy tale SHREK – The Musical.

The free and fun-filled day will feature photo ops, ice skating and special giveaways. 42ndartist Entertainment will provide free Shrek-themed face painting, while attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite Shrek-themed costume. Ice Theatre MKE will perform to “I’m a Believer” and Piña Mexican Eats food truck will be onsite. More information on the event can be found here.

The touring Broadway production of SHREK – The Musical comes to the Marcus Performing Arts Center for two performances only, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 23rd at 2:00 p.m. as part of the MPAC Presents 2023/24 season. Tickets are on sale now at MarcusCenter.org.

“We’re excited to have another opportunity to partner with Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21,” said Lory Bowman, MPAC Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “We look forward to offering families, friends, and ogres of all ages the opportunity to come together and have some fun.”

Skates and skater aides are available for rental inside the Slice of Ice Warming House, and ice sleds for skaters with mobility impairments are available for free, on a first-come, first-served basis. If the weather is too warm for skating, the event will still go on.

Broadway Skates! is a community partnership between Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, and Milwaukee County Parks.

About Shrek – The Musical
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash-hit DreamWorks animated film. This Tony Award®-winning fairy tale musical adventure features songs from Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo; Caroline, or Change), a sidesplitting book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) and brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life. You’ll be a “believer” too as there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

“Altogether irresistible!” – USA Today

Tickets are available at MarcusCenter.org, at the Marcus Center Box Office, or by calling 414.273.7206. Groups of 10+ can save by calling 414.273.7207.

About Marcus Performing Arts Center
A mission-based non-profit organization located in downtown Milwaukee, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) brings high-quality arts and cultural programming to Southeastern Wisconsin. MPAC strives to act as an energizing force that connects the community to the world through collaboration, innovation, social engagement, and the transformative power of the performing arts. Through multiple performance series, community events, and educational experiences, MPAC brings a diverse range of celebrated artists to the region. A fixture in Milwaukee for over 50 years, MPAC is proud to be part of the Milwaukee Theater District as well as a dedicated War Memorial facility. Learn more at www.marcuscenter.org.

About Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21
Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21, is an organization established in 1998 to support the interests of the downtown Milwaukee business community. Created through private sector leadership, Milwaukee Downtown is a management district organization that oversees 150 square blocks representing approximately 500 property owners in the center of downtown Milwaukee. The organization funds specific initiatives aimed at creating a clean, safe and friendly downtown. More info available at www.milwaukeedowntown.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.