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SUMMARY:WICKED
DESCRIPTION:So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. \nWICKED\, the Broadway sensation\, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives\, there is another young woman\, born with emerald-green skin—smart\, fiery\, misunderstood\, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular\, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good\,” and the other one “wicked.” \nFrom the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment\, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh\, cry\, and think.”  \nBonus Experiences:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium every Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Marketing\, Lory Bowman\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance. \nWednesday\, July 30:  6:30 – 7:15PM \nWednesday\, August 6: 6:30 – 7:15PM \nWednesday\, August 13: 6:30 – 7:15PM \nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, August 7 and Thursday\, August 14 following the show on the orchestra level. \n All Show Dates Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Thursday\, July 31\, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Thursday\, July 31\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Friday\, August 1\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Saturday\, August 2\, 2025 @ 2:00 PM Saturday\, August 2\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Sunday\, August 3\, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Sunday\, August 3\, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Tuesday\, August 5\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Thursday\, August 7\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Friday\, August 8\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Saturday\, August 9\, 2025 @ 2:00 PM Saturday\, August 9\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Sunday\, August 10\, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Sunday\, August 10\, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Tuesday\, August 12\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Wednesday\, August 13\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Thursday\, August 14\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Friday\, August 15\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Saturday\, August 16\, 2025 @ 2:00 PM Saturday\, August 16\, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Sunday\, August 17\, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Sunday\, August 17\, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/wicked/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:MJ
DESCRIPTION:He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now\, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ\, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage\, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star\, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway\, in cities across North America; London’s West End; Hamburg Germany…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Milwaukee as it makes its Wisconsin premiere at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in May 2025.  \n  \n“A RIVETING ADRENALINE RUSH!” – The Washington Post  \n“MJ DELIVERS THE THRILLS” – The New York Times  \n“UTTERLY ELECTRIC!” – Chicago Tribune  \n  \nBonus Experiences:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, May 27 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Marketing\, Lory Bowman\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance. \nPost-Show Q&A: Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, May 29! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/mj/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:Annie
DESCRIPTION:Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination\, and sometimes\, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner\, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.  \nAnnie\, directed by Jenn Thompson\, features the iconic book and score\, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan\, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family\, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.  \n“One of the best family musicals ever penned!” – Chicago Tribune  \n“An incredibly rich and affecting story” – The Guardian  \n“Loveable\, Charming and Gutsy” – The New York Times  \nBonus Content: \nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Friday\, April 25 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Programming\, Jared Duymovic\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance. \nStick around after the show on Friday\, April 25 for a post-show talkback with some of the cast!
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/annie/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING\, SHOW-STOPPING\, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON  \nCreated in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself\, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting\, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold\, a catalogue of classics like “America\,” “Forever in Blue Jeans\,” and “Sweet Caroline\,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame\, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award\, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis\, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway – and head out on the road across America.  \nLike Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it\, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring\, exhilarating\, energy-filled musical memoir\, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star\, set to the songs that defined his career.  \n  \nBonus Experiences:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, March 25 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Programming\, Jared Duymovic\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance. \nPost-Show Q&A: Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, March 27! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/a-beautiful-noise/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:The Book of Mormon
DESCRIPTION:The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says\, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says\, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON\, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.  \nThis outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries\, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London\, on Broadway\, and across North America\, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.  \n“THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CENTURY. Heaven on Broadway! A celebration of the privilege of living inside that improbable paradise called a musical comedy.” – The New York Times  \n  \nBonus Content:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, February 25 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Programming\, Jared Duymovic\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance. \nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, February 27! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/the-book-of-mormon/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:Chicago
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame\, fortune\, and all that jazz\, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. \nIn the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age\, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.  \nBroadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 27 years\, and after more than 10\,000 performances\, 6 Tony Awards®\, 2 Olivier Awards\, and a Grammy®\, we’re just getting started.  \nCome on\, babe! Head to CHICAGO!\nWe’re hotter than ever. \n  \nBonus Experiences:\nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, January 16! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up. \nPlease note\, there will not be a Broadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain event for this show.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/chicago-the-musical/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
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SUMMARY:Elf The Musical
DESCRIPTION:ELF The Musical is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy\, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human\, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission\, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father\, discover his true identity\, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This must-see Broadway holiday production is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.  \nThe New York Times says that ELF is “SPLASHY\, PEPPY\, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!” USA Today calls ELF\, “ENDEARINGLY GOOFY!” Variety proclaims\, “ELF is happy enough for families\, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”   \nBased on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit\, ELF features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Prom\, The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Aladdin\, The Prom\, The Wedding Singer)\, with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie\, The Producers\, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). The production will feature direction by Sam Scalamoni and choreography by Connor Gallagher.  \n“Even the biggest Cotton-Headed-Ninny-Muggins will leave the theatre with A WARM FESTIVE GLOW!” – Entertainment Weekly  \n“A crisply paced\, high-energy comedy with loads of charm and terrific tunes that stay with you long after the lights have gone up. THE JOY IS INFECTIOUS IN THIS UNFAILINGLY FUN SHOW!” – Pioneer Press  \n  \nBonus Content:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, November 26 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Programming\, Jared Duymovic\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance. \nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Wednesday\, November 27! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/elf-the-musical/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:Beetlejuice
DESCRIPTION:He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Milwaukee.   \nIt’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film\, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz\, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book\, an astonishing set\, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld\, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under\, to be exact)\, it’s a remarkably touching show about family\, love\, and making the most of every Day-O!  \nRecommended for 13+. Parental discretion advised. Contains strong language\, mature subject matter\, and a lot of the crazy\, inappropriate stuff you would expect from a deranged demon. \nAdvisory: Beetlejuice includes substantial haze and fog\, sudden loud noises\, pyrotechnic and strobe lighting effects.  \n“A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND THE SOUL!” – Entertainment Weekly \n“A JOYFUL\, EBULLIENT ANTIDOTE TO REALITY!” – Rolling Stone \n  \nBonus Experiences:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, October 1 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Programming\, Jared Duymovic\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance.  \nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, October 3! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/beetlejuice/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:24-25 Broadway Series,Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
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