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SUMMARY:The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz  When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays\, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities\, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Catchy tunes\, silly stories\, goofy gifts\, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!  \nProduced by special arrangement with Hidden Pigeon\, LLC. Originally commissioned and developed by Children’s Theater of Madison\, Dallas Children’s Theatre\, First Stage\, Main Street Theater\, Seattle Children’s Theatre\, The Coterie\, and The Rose. \n Event Dates Friday\, November 21 - 7:00 PM Saturday\, November 22 - 1:00 PM Saturday\, November 22 - 3:30 PM Sunday\, November 23 - 1:00 PM Sunday\, November 23 - 3:30 PM Friday\, November 28 - 1:00 PM Friday\, November 28 - 3:30 PM Friday\, November 28 - 7:00 PM Saturday\, November 29 - 1:00 PM Saturday\, November 29 - 3:30 PM Sunday\, November 30 - 1:00 PM Sunday\, November 30 - 3:30 PM Friday\, December 5 - 7:00 PM (Pay What You Choose) Saturday\, December 6 - 1:00 PM Saturday\, December 6 - 3:30 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance) Sunday\, December 7 - 1:00 PM Sunday\, December 7 - 3:30 PM Saturday\, December 13 - 1:00 PM Saturday\, December 13 - 3:30 PM Sunday\, December 14 - 1:00 PM Sunday\, December 14 - 3:30 PM Friday\, December 19 - 7:00 PM Saturday\, December 20 - 1:00 PM Saturday\, December 20 - 3:30 PM Saturday\, December 20 - 7:00 PM Sunday\, December 21 - 1:00 PM Sunday\, December 21 - 3:30 PM Tuesday\, December 23 - 1:00 PM Tuesday\, December 23 - 3:30 PM Wednesday\, December 24 - 1:00 PM Friday\, December 26 - 1:00 PM Friday\, December 26 - 3:30 PM Saturday\, December 27 - 1:00 PM Saturday\, December 27 - 3:30 PM Sunday\, December 28 - 1:00 PM Sunday\, December 28 - 3:30 PM 
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/the-pigeon-gets-a-big-time-holiday-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Todd Wehr Theater\, 123 E. State St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Stage Children's Theater
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
DESCRIPTION:Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium! Hailed as “equal parts smart and magical” (Milwaukee Magazine)\, this fantastical production invites you to let your imagination run free for the holidays. \nAs one of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday traditions\, The Nutcracker guarantees an enchanting evening of festive fun for all ages. Nearly 200 dancers\, including students of Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy\, will illuminate the incredible artistic talent found right here in our city. \n Performance Dates: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 – 7:30pm Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 – 1:00pm Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 – 6:00pm (Sensory-Friendly performance) Friday\, December 12\, 2025 – 7:30pm Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 – 2:00pm Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 – 7:30pm Sunday\, December 14\, 2025 – 1:00pm Friday\, December 19\, 2025 – 7:30pm Saturday\, December 20\, 2025 – 2:00pm Saturday\, December 20\, 2025 – 7:30pm Sunday\, December 21\, 2025 – 1:00pm Sunday\, December 21\, 2025 – 6:30pm Monday\, December 22\, 2025 – 7:30pm Tuesday\, December 23\, 2025 – 7:30pm Wednesday\, December 24\, 2025 – 1:00pm Friday\, December 26\, 2025 – 2:00pm Friday\, December 26\, 2025 – 7:30pm Sensory Friendly Information Sensory Friendly Information: This modified production of The Nutcracker is designed for children\, families\, and individuals with autism or other sensory processing needs\, or anyone who would benefit from an adjusted performance. Adaptations include relaxed house rules\, a shortened run time\, and no flashing lights or sudden sounds. As available\, a character meet-and-greet will occur before the performance. \n 
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/the-nutcracker-drosselmeyers-imaginarium-2/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Milwaukee Ballet
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Black Nativity
DESCRIPTION:By Langston Hughes 2025\n\nA Milwaukee holiday favorite\, Black Nativity by Langston Hughes returns for its 10th annual musical production. Hughes’ joyous holiday musical is a testament to his timeless work\, telling the story of the Nativity through a combination of scripture\, poetry\, dance and song from the African-American perspective. \nEach year\, Black Arts MKE showcases MKE-based professionals including seasoned and emerging theater talent of color.  We provide opportunities for next-gen artists to display their artistic skills and work alongside talented local theatre professionals and the Marcus Center’s outstanding backstage professionals. \nThis year’s Black Nativity by Langston Hughes is led by the incomparable Sheri Williams Pannell.  Show leadership includes returning veteran Music Director Antoine Reynolds Sr.\, Stage Manager Melissa Wanke*\, returning Lighting Designer Colin Gawronski\, returning Scenic Designer Ron Scot Fry\, Costume Designer Amy Horst* and Choreography led by nationally recognized Davien Kaeson Holton. \nBlack Arts MKE 10th Anniversary Season is generously supported by Bader Philanthropies\, Forest County Potawatomi Community\, Greater Milwaukee Foundation\, Gruber Law Offices\, Harri Hoffman Foundation\, Herzfeld Foundation\, and Johnson Controls Foundation. \n  \n*Member of Actors’ Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. \n\n Director Sheri Williams Pannell I was honored to be invited by Black Arts MKE to direct their 10th Anniversary Production of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes. It is my goal to maintain the spirit of faith\, hope\, and joy in the birth of the Christ Child\, which Hughes so lovingly expressed in his musical\, while infusing African American traditions practiced during the holiday season\, especially on New Year’s Eve known in the Black community as Watch Night.”  10th Anniversary Cast RETURNING: Brian Crawford Cynthia Cobb* D'Shaunta Stewart Derrick Sanders Ernest Bell Nahjee Robinson Ryan Smith Selena McKnight Zoe Chambers    INTRODUCING: Alyna Williams Ashley Nash Ja'Kira Austin Marvin Hannah
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/black-nativity/
LOCATION:Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall\, 121 E State St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Arts MKE
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