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Stackner Cabaret
November 8, 2019 - January 12, 2020
A Musical That Has Made Millions Laugh
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Quadracci Powerhouse
November 12 - December 15, 2019
A Milwaukee Rep Classic Returns
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Pabst Theater
November 26 – December 24, 2019
Milwaukee's Holiday Tradition!
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Quadracci Powerhouse
January 14 - February 9, 2020
From “The King” to an all-out Queen!
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Nunsense

A Musical That Has Made Millions Laugh

The Little Sisters of Hoboken are in dire need of emergency funds after a culinary disaster nearly wipes out the convent. The nuns pull out all the stops in a fundraising variety show... With songs and comic interludes paced at break-neck speed, it’s a must see musical adventure! Learn More »

“Nonstop side-splitting, hysterical humor”
– Showbiz Chicago

“One helluva holy romp” –
Broadway World

“The cast is top-notch”
– Shepherd Express

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The Nerd

A Milwaukee Rep Classic Returns

From the much-loved playwright of The Foreigner comes a new production of one of the funniest plays ever written. The twists and turns of this madcap comedy lead to an ending that leaves you feeling happily hoodwinked! Learn More »

“Hysterically funny”
– Broadway World

“As funny and fresh as ever” –
Shepherd Express

“Comic madness”
– Urban Milwaukee

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A Christmas Carol

Milwaukee’s Favorite Holiday Tradition

The Rep’s hit adaptation is a tale of love, hope and redemption with just the right blend of beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets and eye-popping special effects. It’s a dazzling Christmas feast with enough theatrical goodies to fill any sized stocking hung by the chimney with care.  Learn More »

“Richly crafted production”
– Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Filled with humor and laughs”
– Shepherd Express

“Thrilling, grand-scale entertainment”
– Showbiz Chicago

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In The News

Casting Announcement for The Legend of Georgia McBride

Casting Announcement:
The Legend of Georgia McBride

Milwaukee Rep’s Quadracci Powerhouse kicks off the New Year with the joyful play The Legend of Georgia McBride from rising star playwright Matthew Lopez (The Inheritance). The cast features Shavanna Calder, Armand Fields, Kevin Kantor, Associate Artist James Pickering, and Courter Simmons.

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Casting Announcement for Chasin' Dem Blues

Casting Announcement:
Chasin’ Dem Blues

The story of Wisconsin’s own Paramount Records enjoys a revival in the Stackner Cabaret as Chasin’ Dem Blues: Untold Story of Paramount Records (previously titled Grafton City Blues). Written, directed and choreographed by Kevin Ramsey (Fire on the Bayou, Sirens of Song, Soultime at the Apollo) will feature cast members Brandin Jay, Maiesha McQueen, blues guitarist Eric Noden, and James Scheider.

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Milwaukee Rep Sheroes

Celebrating Milwaukee SHEroes

We are thrilled to shine a light on Milwaukee SHEroes during the run of Eclipsed! Every week of the run in March, Milwaukee Rep will highlight the work of three individual women* of color who are fighting for the betterment of the community as a Milwaukee SHEro.

Click the link http://bit.ly/MilwaukeeSHEroes to learn more or to nominate a Milwaukee SHEro who exemplifies the values of dedication to one’s community, collaboration and sisterhood. Deadline Feb. 7.

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News Center

Read Features of Our Upcoming Shows

Check out features from local and national writers around Rep shows and programs.

Latest features include:
»  Bringing Good Things to Life: Rep Production Director Jared Clarkin
»  When Laughter Rings True: Larry Shue’s The Nerd
»  A Theatrical Feast: Milwaukee Rep’s 2019/20 Season
»  Mike Fischer’s Top 10 Shows Directed by Mark Clements
»  Mike Fischer’s Top 10 Rep Shows Directed by Someone Other Than Mark

A Christmas Carol VIP

Five VIP Walk-On Guests Announced

Milwaukee Rep is pleased to announced our VIP walk-on guest for our 2019 production of A Christmas Carol. Guest appear onstage during the production for one night only. This season’s VIPs include:

Thursday, Dec 5 at 7:30pm – WISN 12 News This Morning co-anchor Sheldon Dutes
Friday, Dec 6 at 7:30pm – Film critic Ryan Jay
Wednesday, Dec 11 at 7pm – Former Milwaukee Wave forward and Milwaukee Kickers coach Michael King
Thursday, Dec 12 at 7:30pm – President of the Marcus Corporation Greg Marcus
Friday, Dec 13 at 7:30pm – 96.5 WKLH host Karen Dalessandro 

Get your tickets to see our VIPs onstage in Milwaukee's holiday tradition A Christmas Carol.

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National August Wilson Monologue Competition

Shadow Year for National August Wilson Monologue Competition

Milwaukee Rep is participating in a Shadow Year for the National August Wilson Monologue Competition – a free arts education program open to high school students of all backgrounds and abilities.

The first step towards becoming a host city for this prestigious national competition, Milwaukee Rep will host five semi-finals throughout the city culminating in a Regional Competition in April 2020 in the Stackner Cabaret. To prepare students for the competition, The Rep will establish seven after-school residencies and a six-part workshop series, teaching students about August Wilson, his plays and how to participate in a monologue competition.

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