Musical MainStage is excited to usher in the holiday season with Paul Helm at the piano, where he will be joined by three of the area’s finest performers ‘Cynthia Cobb, Parrish Collier, and Ellen Winters Reynolds’ offering up songs both traditional and not-so-much. The family-friendly concert will also feature Rising Star Haley Griffin, Tim Karth […]
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CROONER CHRIS MARIANI IN HAVE A COOL YULE Popular vocalist CHRIS MARIANI returns to the SideNotes Cabaret Series at Sunset Playhouse December 16-19, 2015 in HAVE A COOL YULE. Backed by a sextet of exceptional musicians, Mariani will present a blend of ’40s romance, ’50s swing, and holiday favorites in a program of stylish standards.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sunset will be holding a fundraiser at ParkSide 23, 2300 Pilgrim Square Drive, Brookfield, on Tuesday, November 10th. If you eat lunch or dinner at ParkSide 23 on that day and give your server the flyer below, 25% of the cost of you meal will go to Sunset Playhouse. ParkSide 23 is a wonderful
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You’ve Got a Ticket to Ride when we pay tribute to one of the most successful musical teams in history, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The dynamic duo composed nearly 200 songs, and five of the area’s busiest singers will focus on the partnership’s biggest hits. You won’t want to miss this Musical MainStage Concert.
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At the September 29th Annual Meeting, Sunset awarded three volunteers Life Membership Awards. Sunset Members become eligible for Life Membership after ten (10) years as Active members. The chief criterion for Life Membership is outstanding sustained service to the Playhouse. The members selected for Life Membership at the 2015 Annual Meeting were: Rick and Patti
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RANA ROMAN PRESENTS ONE-WOMAN SHOW IN SIDENOTES CABARET AT SUNSET PLAYHOUSE Popular singer-actress RANA ROMAN takes a look back at her performing career in RANA ROAMIN’ – A MUSICAL MEMOIR. Through story and song, Rana shares her adventures as she roams from her hometown of Milwaukee to New York and Los Angeles, with many stops in
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The cat got out of the bag! Our 13th annual Sunset Playhouse Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday August 15th, 2015 was a stylish, sassy, speakeasy-themed PARTY! This is the one evening when we close the doors to the theater and offer our gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers who grace the Sunset Playhouse halls. Volunteers
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The fun and challenge of Victorian dress construction – by Joanne Cunningham This season I have the opportunity to do something I’ve never done before – design costumes for shows that take place at the end of the 19th century. I have never before attempted to construct Victorian-era dresses, and am learning so much as
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FOR 28 SEASONS, SUNSET PLAYHOUSE HAD ONE GENTLEMAN AT THE HELM. ACTOR, DIRECTOR, BUSINESSMAN, FAMILY MAN, MENTOR, GOOD FRIEND TO MANY OF US-AND TO MANY OF YOU, MR. ALAN FURLAN. TO HONOR HIS LEGACY, WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN AWARDING ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN HIS NAME. FUNDING FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS COME FROM THE HELP OF
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Sunset Playhouse Volunteer Open House, Saturday, June 20th! Take a theatrical tour of Sunset guided by a seasoned volunteer! If you are interested or have friends who you think might like to get involved at Sunset Playhouse, or would like to get a behind-the-scenes look at a working community theater, visit us between 10:00 a.m.
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Wauwatosa West Theatre student and Sunset performer, Rayven Burdette has been selected to represent The Tommy Awards and the state of Wisconsin at the 2015 National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City. The National High School Musical Theatre Awards is a national celebration of outstanding student achievement recognizing individual artistry in vocal,
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Sunset Playhouse participated in the annual Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade. About 20 volunteers were involved. We passed out flyers about our current and upcoming season. The sky was dark and we thought it would rain but luckily the rain held off. A great time was had by all and we thank all the volunteers
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