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World Premiere Event

George & Gracie: A Love Story

  • by Tami Workentin
  • Directed by Laura Braza

May 1 – June 14

Stackner Cabaret
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A Love Story of Laughter

For nearly 40 years, George Burns and Gracie Allen delighted millions as entertainment’s original power couple, sharing love and laughter through their comedic brilliance. Now, Milwaukee’s own power couple, Jim Pickering and Tami Workentin, bring the inspiring love story of Burns and Allen to life in this heartfelt tribute, filled with theatrical and showbiz magic. Trace George and Gracie’s rise from a struggling vaudeville act to the height of stardom during the golden age of radio, television, and film and celebrate their legacy and devotion in this World Premiere that’s sure to captivate and inspire.

Running Time:

Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission

World Premiere Wisconsin

 

Associate Producers
Richard Grunke & William Grasch • Susan & John Harrits
Kris & Wayne Lueders • Diane K. O’Connor

Part of the David Kundert Stackner Season

A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Production

 
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A night of humor, a dollop of sweetness and a touch of magic.

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

[A] Fun, Funny Theatrical Flashback…[where] warmth and talent triumph.

— Urban Milwaukee

Timeless Humor and Heart… Pickering captures Burns’ curmudgeon persona [and] Workentin delivers Gracie Allen’s spritely personality.

— BroadwayWorld

Highly entertaining… an incredible feat of writing, acting and direction.

— Shepherd Express

This is rated 4 out of 5 stars

Warm, nostalgic, funny, and emotionally honest.

— Around The Town Chicago

Workentin has made Milwaukee proud…a compelling, well-told love story.

— Ozaukee Living Local

Singing, dancing, jokes, and magic… delivered with impeccable timing.

— Splash Magazines Worldwide

Tami Workentin is marvelous as Gracie.

— An Intuitive Perspective

Cast

James Pickering*

George Burns

Tami Workentin*

Gracie Allen

Jonathan Riker

Elevator Guy

Creative Team

Tami Workentin

Playwright

Laura Braza

Director

Milwaukee Rep: George & Gracie: A Love Story (World Premiere), Million Dollar Quartet, Romeo and Juliet, What the Constitution Means to Me, Dial M for Murder, Much Ado About Nothing, Steel Magnolias, Grounded, Always... Patsy Cline, Songs for Nobodies (American Premiere), Two Pianos Four Hands; New York: 10 plays for The Attic Theater Company, including The Notebook of Trigorin (NY Premiere), Strictly Dishonorable, and Jericho (World Premiere); world premieres of Friend of the Devil, If I Were You (Clurman Theatre); work at Keen Company, NYMF, FringeNYC, Atlantic Theater Company Stage II, and more. Chicago: We Are Out There, It Came from Outer Space (Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Jeff Nomination for Best Director). Regional: It Came from Outer Space (TheaterSquared); The Dispute (Hangar Theatre); Theophilus North (Dog Days Theatre with FSU/ Asolo Repertory Theatre). Education: BFA from NYU/Tisch School of Drama, Drama League Directors Project Alumnus. Artistic Director of Attic Theater Company from 2009–2019; currently Associate Artistic Director of Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Proud SDC Member.

Laura Braza

Director

Alissa Rhode

Music Director / Arrangements

Lisa Schlenker

Scenic Designer

Jason Orlenko

Costume Designer

Rachel Levy

Lighting Designer

Jack Purves

Co-Sound Designer

Wolfe Bowart

Co-Sound Design / Magic & Movement Coordinator

Molly Rhode

Choreographer

Merit Glover*

Stage Manager

Amanda C. Barsness

Stage Management Resident

Annika Perez-Krikorian

Line Producer

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.