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All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos and guard an egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule and danger, the powers of friendship, loyalty, and community emerge triumphant!
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Register Today! Whether you sign your student up for one camp fill the day with theatre, they are sure to have a great time making friends, working on their theatre skills, and having a blast!
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Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor star in one of the greatest musicals ever filmed. Musician Don Lockwood (Kelly) rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden (Reynolds), Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice. Set during the advent of "talkies," this film's classic song-and-dance numbers celebrate the beginning of movie musicals.
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Winner of 6 Academy Awards® including Best Director for writer/director Damien Chazelle, and winner of a record-breaking 7 Golden Globe® Awards, LA LA LAND is more than the most acclaimed movie of the year — it’s a cinematic treasure for the ages that you’ll fall in love with again and again. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, an actress and a jazz musician pursuing their Hollywood dreams — and finding each other — in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams, and love.
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WCT Academy Summer Showcase is a two-week-long summer camp ending in a fun-filled variety show, featuring WCT Academy students of all ages, and open to the public.
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Duets can be tricky. Two different characters, two different perspectives, coming together in one song. Each half of the duet distinguishes itself from the other and brings the words to life in its own way. So how much fun would it be to sing both parts? Well, now is your chance! Students will not only learn one part of a famous musical duet, but they will then flip and perform the other part too!
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Learn and perform original scripts on camera in one hilarious week. Think Saturday Night Live—for kids! Students will learn some of the secrets of on-camera acting as they bring these scripts to life onscreen. The class wraps up with a viewing on the WCT big screen!
Established in 1999, the Civic Broadway Singers perform throughout Waukesha County doing what they love: singing Broadway hits! This dynamic group meets to rehearse only one night per month and performs twelve months of the year. Their music will bring back memories from famous musicals including The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Oklahoma!, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof and more!
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When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead. But this Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice. Miss Holmes possesses one of the greatest deductive minds of her generation.
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Brandy sings Rodgers and Hammerstein's tunes in this enchanting teleplay. Whitney Houston, Bernadette Peters, Whoopi Goldberg.
Join us for a Cabaret featuring songs from musicals performed over WCT’s 65 years! Featuring hits from The Sound of Music, Gypsy, “Hunchback”, “Millie”, and more.
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On his 85th birthday, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his room with his throat slit. Just as authorities are about to dismiss the tragedy as suicide, Benoit Blanc arrives at the scene to conduct his own investigation.
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One of the great popular Broadway successes, Deathtrap deals with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops and who is prepared to go to any lengths to improve his fortune. Deathtrap provides twists and turns and sudden shocks in abundance. It's "two-thirds thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy.
Grim, grinning ghosts come out to socialize! This is Halloween at Waukesha Civic Theatre. The black flame candle has once again been lit; the Sanderson Sisters have emerged and are on the hunt for power. Join us as your favorite Villains, Monsters, and Ghouls come out to play and celebrate their favorite holiday.
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A doctor continues his grandfather's reanimation research, getting help from his assistant to rustle up body parts of the recently deceased in order to create a perfect being.
It’s impossible to crown any one performer as country music’s biggest star, but Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash would all be near the top of any list. Each broke barriers and changed country music and popular culture forever. Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks is a new revue that presents the best loved songs of these classic artists along with stories of their colorful lives and careers.
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Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave you breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
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The team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
The Funniest Christmas Music Ever -- With parodies and originals in a wide variety of styles from Polka to Punk, Big Band to Blues, Country to Klezmer, and maybe some other alliterative pairs too.
Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets® - Call Us Old-Fashioned: The Supper Club Tour The Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets® take you on an “Old-Fashioned” road trip with a double shot of nostalgia in their brand-new show! In this energized entrée, the fabulous foursome serve round after round of classic doo-wop and tasty musical side dishes you are sure to relish! We know you will drink up every drop of fun right down to the orange slice and maraschino cherry! Join the Four Guyz in a toast - your reservation is waiting!
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A tribe of unruly city cats approach their yearly ceremony of electing one of their ranks to venture to the Heaviside Layer and reincarnate as a new life in the Jellicle tribe.
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Join us for a fun-filled and family-friendly afternoon of improvisational comedy. Featuring some of our talented Academy students, this is your chance to see what the next generation of improv comedy looks like. And who knows? You might even get a chance to join in the fun on stage!
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When Henrietta Leavitt began work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she wasn't allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories.
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Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal star as two best friends of the opposite sex in the blockbuster, heartwarming romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally. Harry Burns (Crystal--Analyze This) and Sally Albright (Ryan--In the Land of Women) meet when they share a car on a trip from Chicago to New York right after both graduate from college. As the two build their lives and careers in Manhattan, they find love and heartache--with other people--but their paths continue to cross and their friendship continues to grow over the years... until they confront the decision whether to let their friendship develop into romance.
Join Lisa Gatewood and Jimmy Kaplan as they celebrate Valentine’s Day the only way they know how: In couples therapy and definitely not in love with each other.
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family–a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before–keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
"Dancing, singing and lots of smolder will transport you into the world of Jazz and Broadway with a night of classic Kander & Ebb music. This cabaret will include classic songs from such shows as: Cabaret, Chicago, Steel Pier, Kiss of the Spider Woman and more!"
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Uplifting tale of an inner-city girl (Keke Palmer) striving to become a spelling champ. Laurence Fishburne. Written and directed by Doug Atchison.
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Edward Baxter was a successful psychiatrist, beloved by his many patients. Until he was framed for murder. Now on the run with an assumed identity and a suspicious new wife, his luck is running out. Edward seeks help from Dr. Robert Smith, a fellow psychiatrist and a man with inner demons of his own.
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A slacker named Fred adopts a rabbit (voiced by Russell Brand) that jumps in front of his car, and it turns out this particular creature is next in line to become the Easter Bunny and doesn't want the job.
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Academy Award winners Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman light up the screen in one of the most enduring romances in movie history--Casablanca. Rick Blaine (Bogart--The African Queen, The Caine Mutiny) owns a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, frequented by refugees desperate to escape German domination. Despite the ever-present human misery, Rick manages to remain uninvolved in World War II now raging across Europe and Northern Africa. But all that changes when Ilsa Lund (Bergman--Gaslight, Notorious) walks through the front door of Rick's club--Rick must now choose between a life with the woman he loves and becoming the hero that both she and the world need.
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The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash. A mother, a daughter, and three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
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Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.