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| | Directors Workshop Presents:
The New Plays Directors Workshop
August 20th - 23rd, 2026
CATTELL THEATRE
The New Plays Workshop features three world-premier short plays. After the performance, stay for an audience discussion with the directors and playwrights.
THE PLAYS:
Flight Response
Written by Jean Gottlieb
Directed by Gina Palmer
Cast: Shazzie Sobotka, Jimmy O’Hara
The Usual Deal
Written by Allison Reeger Cook
Directed by Edward W Wavak
Cast: Gigi Bisesi, Chris Arnold, Kathi Campbell, Emma Yonker, Jon Mills
Unbridled Fear and the Ring Master
Written by Donald Loftus
Directed by Daina Geisler
Cast: Pete Ellis, Emma Yonker
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| | Bad Momz of Comedy
Friday, August 28th, 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Bad Momz of Comedy is the nationally touring stand-up showcase where the mom-filter gets tossed aside, and momma tells it like it REALLY is.
Every show features a different lineup of hilarious women saying everything you've thought (but never said out loud). Audiences consistently leave saying, "I may have peed a little!"
Bad Momz of Comedy is better than Netflix. Cheaper than therapy. 😂 As seen on NBC's The Kelly Clarkson Show, NewsNation, Woman's World Magazine, FOX Chicago, and The Chicago Tribune — and selling out venues nationwide.
Grab your mom friends — and all your friends who love moms. It's your night... and it's one you'll actually want to put a bra on for. 18+ only. And yes, men are welcome — and yes, they will survive. 😄
For years, moms have been the punchline. Ignored. Overlooked. Bad Momz of Comedy is changing that. Finally!
BadMomzOfComedy.com @badmomzofcomedy
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| | Barefoot in the Park
September 10th - September 20th, 2026
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
A young newlywed couple settles into their first home together: a tiny, quirky apartment in New York City with eccentric neighbors and a growing list of problems. With the honeymoon phase of their relationship officially over, conservative Paul longs for more stability and routine while free-spirited Corie views every oddity in their new home as a marvelous adventure. A visit from Corie’s mother blows open their simmering discontentment as the couple realizes that opposites don’t always attract. Widely regarded as one of Simon’s greatest plays, this romantic comedy captures the joys and growing pains of early marriage.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
ASL show: Saturday, September 19th @ 2pm
NO REFUNDS | Tickets |
| | Eric Diamond and the Solitary Men
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Part of the TWS Performance Series of Fundraisers!
There are plenty of tribute acts out there, but there is only one Eric Diamond. Voted Wisconsin’s favorite Neil Diamond tribute artist since 2009, Eric has spent the last two decades perfecting a vocal performance so spot-on that fans consistently say he "sounds more like Neil than Neil Diamond does."
Backing him is The Solitary Men, a powerhouse band that brings the stadium-sized energy of a 1970s Diamond concert to every stage they hit. From the raw grit of "Cherry, Cherry" to the massive sing-along energy of "Sweet Caroline," this isn't just a trip down memory lane—it’s a high-energy celebration of America’s greatest songwriter.
Featuring Claire "Thunder" Sardina
We are incredibly honored to feature a true Milwaukee legend on our stage: Claire "Thunder" Sardina.
As one-half of the famed duo Lightning & Thunder, Claire’s life story is the inspiration behind the major motion picture "Song Sung Blue" (starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson). A symbol of resilience and pure vocal power, "Thunder" brings an unmistakable soul and history to the show that you won't find anywhere else. When Eric and Claire share the mic, you aren't just hearing the music—you're witnessing a piece of Wisconsin music history.
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
NO REFUNDS
NO SHOW POLICY
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| | Veronica's Room
October 1st - October 11th, 2026
Mary Cattell Theatre
A young woman receives an odd request from an elderly couple: they want her to impersonate their deceased acquaintance Veronica, who she bears a striking resemblance to, in order to comfort Veronica’s confused and dying older sister. What begins as sincere and harmless slowly bleeds malignancy as the young woman starts to question her identity and the truth behind this family’s disturbing past. From Ira Levin, the genius behind Rosemary’s Baby, this terrifying psychological thriller leaves audiences trapped in a nightmare where reality fractures and identity is a mirage.
NO REFUNDS | Tickets |
| | Working
October 22nd - November 1st, 2026
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Through a series of vignettes, Working examines the frustrations, hopes, and motivations of everyday workers from our community. Though the characters differ in age, background, class, and industry, they share a common truth: every job has a story behind it, and every worker carries a life far richer than their title suggests. With songs from Stephen Schwartz, Lin Manual-Miranda, and James Taylor, this ensemble driven piece is a tribute to the unsung people who keep our communities functioning.
ASL show: Saturday, October 31st @ 2pm
NO REFUNDS | Tickets |
| | Radio Gaga
Saturday, November 21st, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Part of the TWS Performance Series of Fundraisers!
Experience an unforgettable evening of music and spectacle as Radio Gaga takes the stage with a tribute show celebrating two iconic artists: Queen and Lady Gaga. Featuring powerhouse vocals, theatrical performances, and elaborate costumes, this high-energy production brings together classic rock anthems and pop favorites in one entertaining night. From “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Somebody to Love” to Lady Gaga’s biggest chart-toppers, Radio Gaga delivers a concert experience packed with nostalgia, singalongs, and show-stopping moments.
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
NO REFUNDS
NO SHOW POLICY
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| | Hound of the Baskervilles
January 21st - January 31st, 2027
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Holmes and Watson investigate the mysterious death of Charles Baskerville and encounter an old family legend: a terrifying hound who is said to haunt the family line. As the original dynamic duo unravel more clues, the answer becomes more and more elusive. Family curses, hidden heirs, and the gruesome beast itself...has Holmes finally found a mystery even he cannot solve?
ASL show: Saturday, January 30th @ 2pm
NO REFUNDS | Tickets |
| | Making God Laugh
February 11th - February 21st, 2027
Mary Cattell Theatre
Making God Laugh follows one American family, checking in on them every 10 years during four holiday gatherings—Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Easter. Children become adults, parents age, and life takes unexpected turns, bringing humor and bittersweet honesty to the phrase “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
NO REFUNDS | Tickets |
| | A Rock n' Roll Tribute from Elvis to The Beatles featuring the Neverly Brothers
Saturday, February 27th, 2027 @ 7:30 pm
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Part of the TWS Performance Series of Fundraisers!
The Neverly Brothers concerts take you on a guided musical VIRTUAL TOUR of the birth, near death and resurrection of rock n’ roll - from 1955 to 1965. You'll learn rock history and be thoroughly entertained with their chronological song sequence, stories behind the music and vintage wardrobe changes. Their energetic stage show consists of show-stopping renditions of early hits by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more!
The first half of their concert pays tribute to the music created by the 1950s American Rock n' Roll pioneers - which by 1960 had become a distant memory but became the inspiration for the next wave of young rock bands from Britain. The second half then pays tribute to the 1964 British Invasion bands that re-recorded the forgotten 1950s American rock music – along with lesser known early 1960s rhythm & blues songs, recorded their own original songs and pulled Rock n' Roll from the edge of extinction by re-inventing and re-energizing it for a new generation.
Their repertoire includes spirited performances of classics like Great balls of fire, Johnny B. Goode, Wake up little Susie, Summertime blues, That’ll be the day, Twist & shout, Roll over Beethoven, Satisfaction, You really got me, Love potion #9 and many more!
It‘s not “moldy oldies”- it’s “old-school cool!” So hop aboard our virtual tour bus and fasten your seatbelts for an exciting MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR!
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
NO REFUNDS
NO SHOW POLICY
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| | Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel
Saturday, May 1st, 2027 @ 7:30 pm
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Part of the TWS Performance Series of Fundraisers!
Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel is a truly authentic tribute to the best selling duo of all time. With accurate musical renditions and precise vocal harmonies, Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi take the audience on a musical journey performing Simon and Garfunkel’s celebrated hits, including Paul Simon’s solo career. Don’t miss this unforgettable stage performance that is sure to transport you to a simpler place in time, where heartfelt lyrics harmonize with the emotional music of this beloved duo. Jablonski and Radi recreate their magical stage performance, as they subtly bridge the gap from then and now, with their own personal dynamic and passion for music.
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
NO REFUNDS
NO SHOW POLICY
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| | The Girl on the Train
May 27th - June 6th, 2027
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
After the collapse of her marriage, Rachel Watson imagines the perfect life of a couple she sees out the window on her commuter train to and from London. Her life is changed forever as she witnesses something shocking and finds herself at the heart of a missing person investigation. As she gets drawn deeper into the case, Rachel must confront her own unreliable memory, her poor life choices, and the blurred boundaries between what she thinks she knows and what she actually witnessed.
ASL show: Saturday, June 5th @ 2pm
NO REFUNDS | Tickets |
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