2022/23 Season Brochure by Milwaukee Rep

2022/23 SEASON www.MilwaukeeRep.com | 414-224-9490 LIVE THEATER IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

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Since reopening from the pandemic, we have safely welcomed back more than 150,000 people to sold-out theaters without a single case of COVID being traced back to our audiences, proving our theaters to be amongst the safest places in the city. For many, COVID interrupted life’s greatest pleasures for far too long and we look forward to welcoming everyone back, hopefully in a more relaxed and enjoyable environment as the pandemic retreats. To celebrate our joyful return, we are giving you the best of the best in our 2022/23 Season, including 11 Subscription productions plus Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition – A Christmas Carol. From the return of our smash hit Titanic The Musical to classics by August Wilson and Shakespeare to new plays from today’s hottest writers and music from Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and Whitney Houston – there is truly something for everybody. With support from our 16,000 Subscribers, we’ve been able to continue to employ hundreds of artists and serve more than 20,000 students from local schools. Subscribing is the most important way you can support the theater you love, and we recognize your support by giving Subscribers the best seats in the house at the best prices offered all year, typically a savings of up to 70% off regular ticket prices! Don’t wait though as our most in-demand performances sell-out in advance to Subscribers. Those that purchase early get the best pick of dates and Asseats.aspecial thank you, Subscribers will also get the exclusive opportunity to add tickets at a discount of 30% to A Christmas Carol before they go on sale to the general public. Check out the incredible line-up, grab your friends and loved ones, and join us for a year of remarkable theater! After the last two years we’ve had, you deserve it and we can’t wait to wow you. Cheers,

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www.MilwaukeeRep.com January 10 – February 12, 2023March 7 – April 2, 2023 September 20 – October 23, 2022 November 16 – December 11, 2022 2022/23 SEASON Join us for 11 amazing plays in our Subscription Series. QP Quadracci Powerhouse April 18 – May 14, 2023 November 29 – December 24, 2022 at the Pabst Theater PLAYENCORE

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PACKAGES FOR EVERY BUDGET Up to 70% off Single Ticket prices. The more you buy the more you save! Order Today for the Best Seats & Best Price Visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com | Call 414-224-9490 Create Your Own Season (CYOS) From $192 Choose a minimum of any 4 plays out of 11. Want to see more than 4? You can purchase a 5 Play CYOS or 6 Play CYOS. Some seating restrictions do apply. $35SubscriptionFlexPass 1 Mix-and-match your favorite shows. Get 6 ticket vouchers to use for the best available seats in any combination. You don’t have to pick your plays or dates now. Choose them up to 48 hours in advance—subject to availability. MOST FLEXIBLE PACKAGES QP STM STK QP STM STK MOST POPULAR PACKAGES 4 FromPlays$ 172 See all 4 shows in our newly renovated Stackner Cabaret. From dinner to drinks to great theater, you can’t go wrong. 5 FromPlays$ 105 See all 5 shows in our flagship theater—the Quadracci Powerhouse. STKQP 11 FromPlays$337 See them all! Enjoy productions in all of our performance venues: Quadracci Powerhouse, Stiemke Studio and Stackner Cabaret. 9 FromPlays$277 See 5 shows in the Quadracci Powerhouse and 4 shows in our newly StacknerrenovatedCabaret. 7 FromPlays$ 165 See 5 shows in the Quadracci Powerhouse and 2 shows in our most Stiemketheateradventurousspace,theStudio. THEATER LOVERS PACKAGES QP STM STK QP STMQP STK

SEPTEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 An Elegant Celebration of a Jazz Legend Remember the genius and warmth of Nat King Cole with acclaimed singer, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist John-Mark McGaha (The Ray Charles Legacy, Smokey Joe's Cafe). In this heartfelt concert, McGaha leads a lush jazz ensemble and reflects upon Cole's trailblazing career with poignant insight and intimate charm. BroadwayWorld calls his voice "crystal-clear perfection." Classic songs include "Unforgettable," "Route 66," "L-O-V-E" and "Mona Lisa." An Artists Lounge Live Production 7 Executive Producers Cheryl & Bill Guc STK Stackner Cabaret 11 Play | 9 Play | 4 Play | CYOS | FlexPass Part of the David Kundert Stackner Season John-Mark McGaha Associate Producers Lynda Johnson Jane & Steve Chernof

www.MilwaukeeRep.com Story & Book by Peter Stone | Music & Lyrics by Maury Yeston Orchestrations by Joshua Clayton | Directed by Mark Clements The Dreams She Carried Were Unsinkable Winner of five Tony Awards, Titanic The Musical is a stirring and unforgettable account of the first and last days of the ship of dreams. This epic musical features real stories of people aboard the most legendary ship in the world from third-class immigrants dreaming of a better tomorrow to first-class passengers living a life of fame and fortune. This stunning and majestic musical sails back into the intimate Quadracci Powerhouse to kick off the 2022/23 Season. “Every inch a spectacular, tremendous achievement…breathtaking.” —BroadwayWorld SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 23, 2022 QP Quadracci Powerhouse 11 Play | 9 Play | 7 Play | 5 Play | CYOS | FlexPass Mark Clements Executive Producers Melanie & Steve Booth Sandy & Bill Haack Associate Producers Katie & Chris Hermann Abigail & David Nash Presented by Camille & David Kundert Corporate Sponsor

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Acclaimed playwright Eleanor Burgess (The Niceties) brings her gift for sharp dialogue and spirited debate back to the Stiemke Studio with this fascinating new play. When a 1950s housewife, from a certain classic American drama, tracks down the woman who is sleeping with her husband, the two discover that they have more in common than society would like them to believe. Important questions of marriage, duty and happiness rise to the surface in this frank exposé of the ways in which the world has, and hasn’t, changed across generations. recommended! The dialogue is so smart.” Sun-Times Eleanor Burgess Directed by Marti Lyons A John (Jack) D. Burgess Lyons & Ellen & Jim Flesch Studio

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Executive Producers Judi & Chris Collins Beth & Pete Gottsacker John Halechko & Marc Colletti Associate Producers Karen & Mark Bitzan Created by Larry Gallagher by Robert Burrell Stackner Cabaret Kundert

www.MilwaukeeRep.com NOVEMBER 11, 2022 – JANUARY 15, 2023 Celebrate the Powerful Female Voices of the 1960s From Aretha Franklin to Janis Joplin, the powerful female voices of the 1960s have left an unforgettable mark on generations. Beehive: The 60s Musical is a non-stop, energetic celebration of these iconic women and their music: a soundtrack for this decade of change. Six extraordinary women perform more than two dozen chart toppers from Diana Ross, The Supremes, Tina Turner and more. Complete with big hair dos and 60’s fashions, this timeless production will have audiences of all ages singing along and shouting for more. “Empowering show…unique and refreshing that shines a light on women of the 60s” —BroadwayWorld

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NOVEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 11, 2022 By Catherine Trieschmann | Directed by Shelley Butler A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Production World Premiere Event In a small midwestern town, amateur theater director Jules and her experimental community theater troupe face their biggest and most ambitious challenge yet – staging the Christmas pageant at St. Ignatius Episcopal Church. As their adventurous vision for the greatest story ever told hilariously evolves to include Shakespearian comedy and even foul-mouthed puppets, Jules – with a gentle nudge by Father Juan – is left to consider the purpose of her art and the true meaning of the holiday season. Modern cynicism meets emotional tenderness in this hilarious and heartfelt World Premiere by award-winning playwright Catherine Trieschmann (One House Over)

Catherine Trieschmann Shelley Butler Executive Producer Judy Hansen Associate Producers Catherine & Buddy Robinson

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Executive Producers Rebecca & Bryan House Associate Producer Bob Balderson

By William Shakespeare Directed by Laura Braza 12, 2023 Braza

Love, Laughter and 1990s Nostalgia Laughter, witty wordplay and 1990s nostalgia come together in this joyful and cherished classic, one of Shakespeare's most delightful romantic comedies. Fast-flying gossip and thick-headed pride threaten to bring down the bash of the decade as a fairy-tale marriage quickly turns from swoon to scandal. With honor and friendship on the line, sharp-tongued adversaries Beatrice and Benedict put their savage battle of wits (and hearts) on hold to restore order, charting them on a collision course that might just lead to true love. Hilarious slapstick, mistaken identities, and a town full of well-meaning (but mostly ridiculous) characters lead to sheer theatrical delight on the Quadracci Powerhouse stage.

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By Armen Pandola The "King of Cool" is Back Effortlessly charming and charismatic, Dean Martin rose from humble immigrant roots to embody the definition of cool as a Rat Pack heartthrob and one of America's most adored entertainers. Dino! transports us to a hip 1970s club where – accompanied by his signature drink in hand – the "King of Cool" entertains all by weaving personal stories with a smorgasbord of classic hits including "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," "Everybody Loves Somebody," "That's Amore" and more. Warm and endearing, Dino! suavely shines the spotlight once again on this legendary star and the glory days of the nightclub crooner. “It’ll put a smile on your face. Just like the real Dino.” —TalkinBroadway

JANUARY 20 – MARCH 19, 2023

Executive Producer James Phillips

13 STK Stackner Cabaret 11 Play | 9 Play | 4 Play | CYOS | FlexPass Part of the David Kundert Stackner Season Associate Producers Susan & Howard Hopwood

FEBRUARY 7 – MARCH 19, 2023 World Premiere Event Funny and deeply moving, this World Premiere by Lloyd Suh (The Chinese Lady) gives voice to the Asian immigrant experience in the 1970s when the landmark Hart-Celler Act granted thousands of professional workers a new path to citizenship. But for new Americans Jane and Luna, life in the USA with their workaholic husbands has left them feeling isolated and invisible. One Thanksgiving –over sips of wine and a questionable frozen turkey – they reminisce and dream of spreading their wings together in the land of opportunity: disco dancing, learning to drive and even a visit to Disneyland. With grace and dignity, this powerful play asks: “Would you give up your heart to make a new home?”

The Stiemke Studio Season is presented by Four-Four Foundation STM Stiemke Studio FlexPass Milwaukee Rep is a proud part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a state-wide festival celebrating new plays and musicals from March 1 – June 30, 2023. To learn more visit www.worldpremierewisconsin.com

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By Lloyd Suh A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Production Executive Producers Mara & Craig Swan Associate Producer Krista Kile Lloyd Suh

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MARCH 7 – APRIL 2, 2023 American Century Cycle What would you do for a chance to live out your dream? In 1940s Pittsburgh, struggling singer Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton’s shot at stardom comes when a major recording studio offers an unexpected opportunity of a lifetime. Armed with newfound hope and a second chance, Floyd and his friends discover that dreams are heartbreakingly fragile when confronted by a world set against them. This riveting play, Milwaukee Rep’s eighth production in August Wilson’s iconic 10-play American Century Cycle, explores faith, artistry, humor, oppression and love set to the fiery rhythms and intense lyricism of American blues music. “Rich with exceptionally vivid characters.” —Variety By August Wilson | Directed by Ron OJ Parson Ron OJ Parson QP Quadracci Powerhouse 11 Play | 9 Play | 7 Play | 5 Play | CYOS | FlexPass Corporate Sponsor Executive Producers Croen Foundation Associate Producers Cheryl & David Walker 15 Co-Production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

O'Connor Corporate Sponsor Part of the David Kundert Stackner Season

World Premiere Event From her powerful anthems to her glamorous elegance on the silver screen, Whitney Houston's breathtaking voice helped her become one of the most beloved artists of all time. The Greatest Love for Whitney celebrates the amazing career and legacy of this Grammy Award-winning icon by taking audiences through a journey of her record-setting hits, performed live and in-concert. Featuring songs like "I Will Always Love You," "Saving All My Love For You" and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go," this superstar's warmth and magnetism takes center stage in a fitting tribute to the woman known simply as "The Voice." & Ivor Benjamin Diane K.

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Lewis New Play Development Program Production Associate Producers Rich Grunke & Bill Grasch Meredith & Thomas Scrivner

www.MilwaukeeRep.com MARCH 24 – MAY 28, 2023

APRIL 18 – MAY 14, 2023 It's All Fun and Games –Until the Grown-Ups Get Hurt Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, this explosive comedy is all fun and games – until the grown-ups get hurt. When two sets of parents politely meet over coffee and cake to settle a schoolyard spat between their sons, the gloves come off as neighborly decorum disintegrates into laugh-out-loud, no-holds barred mayhem. This "first class" (The New York Times) and "scabrously funny" (USA Today) send-up of middle-class manners gives a brutally entertaining look at what happens when the little things end up pushing us over the edge. “A dark and hilarious farce.” —The New Yorker By Yasmina Reza Yasmina Reza QP Quadracci Powerhouse 11 Play | 9 Play | 7 Play | 5 Play | CYOS | FlexPass Associate Producers Dr. Eric Durant & Scott Swickard Laura & Adam Peck Diane & Clark Slipher 17

www.MilwaukeeRep.com Executive Producers Molly & Tom Duffey Associate Producer Saints Andrew and Mark Charitable Gift Trust Equipment Sponsor Presented by By Charles Dickens | Adapted & Directed by Mark Clements NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 24, 2022 At The Pabst Theater Milwaukee’s Favorite Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol is one of the best-known and loved stories in the English language. During the course of one memorable Christmas Eve, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future help Scrooge discover that it is never too late to change his miserly ways. Enchanting music, dance, costumes, scenery and special effects will once again fill the theater to tell this timeless tale of love, hope and redemption. “As magnificent as you remember it…a festive hug.” — BroadwayWorld Presented by Jay Franke & David Herro ENCORE PLAY Add to your Subscription! Add this play to your Subscription by June 15 and receive 30% off ticket prices—that’s 5% more than our One Day Sale in July.

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Option 1 SAME SEAT FIXED PACKAGES 11 PackagePlay Prime Orchestra Prime Orchestra Prime Orchestra Prime StacknerEconomyEconomyEconomyEconomyOrchestraOrchestraOrchestraOrchestraOrchestraOrchestraOrchestraOrchestraOrchestraCabaret9 PackagePackagePackagePlay7Play5Play4PlayPackage MatineeSat/Sun EveningFri/Sat PerformancesPreviewWedSun-ThursEvening&Matinee $460$400$605$525$320$540$335$255$4 1 $3355$2 10 $1 $20530 $345$550$470$265$500$420$295$2 15 $41 $3355$2 10 $1 $20530 $469$407$297$235$429$367$257$ 1 $33995$277$ 167 $105 $172 $467$407$295$235$427$367$255$ 1 $33795$277$ 165 $105 $172 Balcony seating in the Quadracci Powerhouse is not available for new Subscriptions. Subscription tickets will be charged Wisconsin State Sales Tax at 5.5% as well as a $2.00 per ticket Historic Building Restoration Fee. For A Christmas Carol, the Historic Building Restoration Fee is $3.50. All sales are final. No refunds. All plays/dates/artists subject to change. Seating subject to availability. Cover: As You Like It L-R: Don Noble & Kurt Schweitz. Page 2: Top row-TOP LEFT My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra L-R: Tiffany Topol & Nygel D. Robinson, BOTTOM LEFT The cast of Toni Stone, RIGHT New Age: Blair Medina Baldwin; Second row-LEFT Dad’s Season Tickets L-R: Jamie Mercado, Rick Pendzich, Jonathan Gillard Daly, CENTER RIGHT Piano Men: Steve Watts, RIGHT Steel Magnolias: Rebecca Hirota, BOTTOM RIGHT Antonio’s Song: Antonio Edwards Suarez; Bottom row: The cast of As You Like It. Page 15: The cast of A Christmas Carol. Back cover: The cast of Toni Stone. All photos by Michael Brosilow. ENCORE PLAY ADD-ON A Christmas Carol Add this play to your Subscription by June 15 and receive 30% off ticket prices. Choose 4, 5 or 6 productions from any theater, weekday or weekend shows. We’ll find the best seats available for you after our same seat fixed package patrons. Same seats not guaranteed. Weekdays Weekends 4 Plays $192 $220 5 Plays $240 $275 6 Plays $288 $ 330 Some seating restrictions do apply. Option FLEXPASS3 FOR $351 6 admissions to your choice of shows and dates in any combination. Mix-and-match your favorite shows. Get 6 ticket vouchers to use for the best available seats in any combination. Even better, you don’t have to pick your plays or dates now. You can choose them up to 48 hours in advance of the date you wish to attend—subject to availability. Option CREATE2YOUR OWN PACKAGE 23

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