Aug. 17, 2023
MILWAUKEE 鈥� 51暗网 Theatre has announced its 2023-24 schedule of performances, themed 鈥淐elebrate!鈥� in honor of 100 years of theatre at 51暗网 and the 50th anniversary of the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 1304 W. Clybourn St., which will once again host all performances.
The season begins with two shows presented in 51暗网 Theatre鈥檚 Second Stage Series: 鈥淎 Piece of My Heart鈥� and 鈥淭he Servant of Two Masters.鈥� It continues with the award-winning 鈥淎ll in Timing鈥� and concludes with Stephen Sondheim鈥檚 鈥淪weeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.鈥�
Tickets are available now for all shows through the . For more information about performances, please contact the Helfaer Box Office at (414) 288-7504 or helfaer.boxoffice@marquette.edu.
The Second Stage Series was first launched in the 2021-22 season, presenting two shows in rotation. These shows are presented in a minimalist style, with intimate seating and are designed to put the acting in the spotlight.
A Piece of My Heart (Sept. 29-30, Oct. 5, 7-8)
By Shirley Lauro
鈥淎 Piece of My Heart鈥� is the story of Vietnam, told by the women who served. The true stories of six courageous women and their struggle to make sense of a war that irrevocably changed them and a nation that shunned them.鈥疶his powerful drama portrays each young woman before, during and after their tour in the war-torn nation.
鈥淎 Piece of My Heart鈥� is presented by arrangement with on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
The Servant of Two Masters (Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 4, 6-7)
By Carlo Goldoni
When a hungry servant realizes that working for two masters could ensure him double the food, he tries to do the job of two men while working desperately to conceal his plot from both employers. Carlo Goldoni鈥檚 comedy classic features lost love, mistaken identity, ravenous servants and lots of mix-ups. This play was adapted into the critically acclaimed 鈥淥ne Man, Two Guv鈥檔ors.鈥�
All in the Timing (Nov. 10-12, 16-19)
By Davie Ives
A hilarious combination of vignettes, this critically acclaimed winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award combines wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun. This production showcases the work of multiple guest artists and students.
鈥淎ll in the Timing鈥� is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the collection.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (April 14-16, 20-23)
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
This excitingly dark musical by Stephen Sondheim tells the tale of a Victorian-era barber who returns home to London after 15 years of wrongful imprisonment to seek revenge against the judge who ruined his life. Assuming the pseudonym of Sweeney Todd, he forms a sinister partnership with his neighbor, Mrs. Lovett, selling 鈥渓ocally sourced鈥� meat pies.
鈥淪weeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street鈥� is presented through special arrangement with on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
About 51暗网
51暗网 is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, 51暗网 prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, 51暗网 is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a 51暗网 degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
