Grant applications are now open and more accessible to performing arts organizations.
Milwaukee, WI (May 25, 2021) – The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced that it is further opening its eligibility for the UPAF Affiliate Grant Program, changing from its previous project-based grants to a fully unrestricted grant initiative. The Affiliate program enables UPAF to provide financial resources to organizations beyond their 14 Member Groups, all of which play an important role in supporting the creative vibrancy and cultural diversity of the community.
“It is important for UPAF to aid performing arts organizations in successfully returning to core creative offerings after an incredibly difficult 16 months,” said UPAF President & CEO
Company celebrates its perseverance in program that includes the music of The Beatles By Milwaukee Ballet - May 21st, 2021 03:29 pm
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MILWAUKEE, WIS – May 21, 2021 – Milwaukee Ballet announced the details of its season finale,
Encore, which will bring scenes from fan favorites back for another moment in the spotlight. This dynamic program of classical and contemporary ballet will run June 3-13 at Baumgartner Center for Dance.
“I envisioned
Encore as a celebration of all we have accomplished this year, despite the challenges,” said Artistic Director
Michael Pink. “I hope everyone will join us at the theater to be uplifted and inspired.”
Ballet Central Announces Return To Touring This Summer
The tour kicks off 17 June at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, Essex.by BWW News Desk
The renowned graduate performing company Ballet Central makes a return to touring this summer with a five week, 11 venue tour across England, commencing 17 June at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch, Essex (preview). Under the artistic direction of Christopher Marney, the company of young graduate dancers will be performing a crowd-pleasing mix of dance pieces by leading choreographers to showcase the dancers considerable technique and skills as they embark on their professional careers. (Full tour list at the end of the release)
Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center gets renovation
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MILWAUKEE - While the Marcus Center lay vacant due to the pandemic, the downtown performing arts center invested in a renovation of Uihlein Hall.
Guests will notice new seats, a new seating configuration utilizing multiple aisles, increased public health and safety amenities and enhanced ADA accommodations when the doors open May 7. As we realized the pandemic was going to last far longer than any of us could have initially anticipated, we recognized an opportunity to focus on making important improvements to our space while the venue was closed, said Marcus Center President and CEO Kendra Whitlock Ingram. After speaking with resident companies, including the Milwaukee Ballet and Florentine Opera, our top priority quickly became renovating the seats in Uihlein Hall.
Rarely can the disciplined artists of the Milwaukee Ballet be accused of clowning around. But make an exception for Mariana Oliveira s Pagliacci, which MB has revived for Re.Gen, which opened Thursday for live and video-on-demand audiences.
In a normal season, Milwaukee Ballet would have staged its biannual Genesis competition this season, inviting three choreographers from varying continents to spend a couple of weeks here, creating new dances specifically for MB performers.
With COVID-19 disrupting that pattern, artistic director Michael Pink has revived three past successes of the Genesis competition. Re.Gen will be performed through May 2 for limited-capacity audiences at the Baumgartner Center for Dance, 128 N. Jackson St. The hourlong program can also be viewed online.