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Guys on Ice

January 12 – March 17, 2024

Books & Lyrics by Fred Alley
Music by James Kaplan
Directed & Choreographed by Jeffrey Herbst

Stackner Cabaret

Approximate Running Time: 1 hour and 46 minutes including one intermission
Recommended Age: 10 and up


A Knee-Slappingly Funny Wisconsin Favorite

One of the Stackner Cabaret's most popular musical comedies makes its encore as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary Season and the 25th Anniversary of when this show premiered at Milwaukee Rep! Life on the lake is easy, especially when the fish are biting, the jokes are funny, there's a ‘couple two three’ beers in the bucket and the Green Bay Packers are on the field. From the warmth of their shanty ‘up north,’ old pals Marvin and Lloyd spin wit, wisdom and hilarious songs about life, love and the one that got away. Don’t miss this Wisconsin musical tradition, featuring songs like “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit” and “The Wishing Hole.”

"A terrifically funny show.” – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


Executive Producers
Karen & Mark Bitzan • Judi & Chris Collins • Maureen McCabe
Laura & Adam Peck • Jim Phillips

Associate Producers
Jenny & Mark Kopetsky

Part of the David Kundert Stackner Season

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Reviews

“The greatest ice fishing musical ever... silly, sweet and sometimes touching concoction of goofy jokes, folkish songs and male bonding Badger style.”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“The hilariously funny comedy musical… delightful book and clever lyrics… a soft-spoken nod to the enduring bonds of friendship.”
Shepherd Express
“The knee-slapper you don’t want to miss... the whole thing is great fun... a great catch for Wisconsinites and fans of Midwest humor.”
BroadwayWorld

Cast

Headshot photo of Dan Klarer*
Dan Klarer*
Ernie
Headshot photo of Steve Koehler*
Steve Koehler*
Lloyd
Headshot photo of Doug Mancheski*
Doug Mancheski*
Marvin
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Headshot photo of
Dan Klarer*
Ernie
Headshot photo of
Steve Koehler*
Lloyd
Headshot photo of
Doug Mancheski*
Marvin

Creative Team

Headshot photo of Jeffrey Herbst
Jeffrey Herbst
Director
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Headshot photo of
Jeffrey Herbst
Director
Ryan Cappleman
Music Director / Accompanist
James Maronek
Scenic Designer
Neen Rock
Original Costume Design
Dan Klarer*
Costume Redesign
Jason Fassl
Lighting Designer
David Alley
Sound Designer
Jonathan Hetler
Casting / Line Producer
Emily Wright*
Stage Manager
Star Howard
Stage Management Resident
Audrey Erickson
Assistant Director
Jeffrey Mosser
Line Producer
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Ryan Cappleman
Music Director / Accompanist
James Maronek
Scenic Designer
Neen Rock
Original Costume Design
Dan Klarer*
Costume Redesign
Jason Fassl
Lighting Designer
David Alley
Sound Designer
Jonathan Hetler
Casting / Line Producer
Emily Wright*
Stage Manager
Star Howard
Stage Management Resident
Audrey Erickson
Assistant Director
Jeffrey Mosser
Line Producer

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