<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Behind the Curtain MKE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind the Curtain MKE is your front seat to local theatre. Sharing everything and anything about the Milwaukee Theater community.]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:58:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Mean Girls coming to Greendale Community Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super excited for this one!!]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/mean-girls-coming-to-greendale-community-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69039ea1bb9a5281a8a5c6a0</guid><category><![CDATA[2026]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:22:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_6c8b10220c694768b0c61d1b8dad6bf8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_526,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee  at Beloit Civic Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Better late than never...a month ago, I went to see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with some friends at the Beloit Civic Theatre. You may notice that this is a bit outside of the Milwaukee area. However, I love checking out local theaters whenever I can, and it is very close to where we spend our weekends in the summer. And a great was musical director, so we jumped at the chance to support her! I had no idea what the show was up about, aside from the obvious. But it was super fun....]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-at-beloit-civic-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6902549aadf13dd214c95962</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:53:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_19e817836c4e4ba4bbfeba55d66dc8c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Misérables at Marcus Performing Arts Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where there are a LOT of shows I haven't seen, Les Misérables was at the top of my bucket list. (Phantom is now firmly holding that top spot alone.)  And it was every bit as incredible as I'd hoped. I owned the soundtrack CD at one point, you know, when CDs were still considered top-tier tech, so it's been a minute. But I haven't listened to the music in years. But several songs still immediately struck me. I'll never not be in awe of how these shows can combine such...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/les-mis%C3%A9rables-at-marcus-performing-arts-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69022c968b3708d934c32fb4</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><category><![CDATA[Broadway Touring]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:14:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_d50afae6039a4a78aae04fb650ccde1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad's Season Tickets at Waukesha Civic Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's just get one thing straight...I will NEVER be a Packer fan, no matter how long I live in WI!!! BUT I do love football, and I really loved this musical. I have always been a sucker for a good sports movie. But usually it's about the actual sports team or an individual. I literally cry EVERY time I watch Rudy! However, this musical focuses on the fans, one family in particular, and the bond that was created around watching the Packers. It was a fantastic blend of comedy and sentiment! And...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/dad-s-season-tickets-at-waukesha-civic-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c044b4fbd588db6f660538</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:34:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_e5af6222208d467e959c3c13e3130a21~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder at the Howard Johnson's at Sunset Playhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fun three-act play that moves fast. I loved the bright colors of the simple one-room set. They 100% give the HoJo feel. If you love...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/murder-at-the-howard-johnson-s-at-sunset-playhouse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0442179e788be281a9849</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:15:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_46eb51a9775242d7b05d82de8c8e6f2c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_350,h_485,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Always Something There at Marriott Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[When your friends truly get you...they suggest seeing a 80s-themed musical for your birthday! And that's exactly what I did with two of...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/always-something-there-at-marriott-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687fabba83d12f900616cb33</guid><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_e87727122a394c38a6f16e958792596b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_250,h_396,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Sunset Playhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you see shows more than once? What about more than once a year? 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I find it a little...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/mary-poppins-by-bombshell-theatre-co-at-next-act-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e1925c6dddc6962709dbb1</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:17:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_ed0d48f0ddb443788f05e9b291c981c3~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_469,h_467,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[WOW!!!! As a child of the 80's, I never really had any doubt that I would LOVE this musical, but I was still surprised by HOW much I...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/mj-at-marcus-performing-arts-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6837709c9932f8646b4bd856</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><category><![CDATA[Broadway Touring]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 13:21:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_fe9dcfff4a9c41e59cfe28a2f3b07dc2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Hotel at Sunset Playhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's one more weekend to see this lively musical. As a fan of the music and fashion of this era, I REALLY enjoyed this show. It had a...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/grand-hotel-at-sunset-playhouse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6810f3465f223772b4c72d0e</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 14:12:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_5d32180b9c8148a5b1ba7701e86787fe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_350,h_485,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enchanted April at Waukesha Civic Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fantastic cast in a sweet show. The set is very simple in the first act, being easily switched up to reflect many different locations....]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/enchanted-april-at-waukesha-civic-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6810f302817ff566b37b3a39</guid><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_b10e409b0d8d4624b7a33f02fcfcec83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waukesha Civic Theatre announced their 2025 - 2026 Mainstage shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waukesha Civic Theatre has announced their mainstage shows for 2025-2026. Which are you most excited to see? September 12-28, 2025 A new...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/waukesha-civic-theatre-announced-their-2025-2026-mainstage-shows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68111ecff0bb0b524001f034</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_a692c70df988462b9e9e0544c5a4d210~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annie at Marcus Performing Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The movie was one of my favorites when I was little so when it was an option to add to our season ticket, I knew I HAD to see it! And I...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/annie-at-marcus-performing-arts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6810f039f7556ce6cfe90ba4</guid><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><category><![CDATA[Broadway Touring]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:38:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_f85b31e2739b41cf80c2b79947a4684b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Performing Arts Center announced their 2025 - 2026 season shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Performing Arts Center announced its season lineup last night! Which show are you going to see?? September 30 - October 5, 2025...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/marcus-performing-arts-center-announced-their-2025-2026-season-shows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d9a62544a4d5d49f2cad8a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:06:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_e5585a0574a4442e9b98e3f68113445e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_451,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitress at Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a FUN show!! 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While there are no big...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/next-to-normal-at-waukesha-civic-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d03bf6d497fa6e54ca2e33</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><category><![CDATA[Musical]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:07:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_592b5a8e63184be6a5a32fed400aeb54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombshell Theatre Co announced their 2025-2026 Season Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bombshell Theatre Co announced their season lineup last night! Which show are you going to see??]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/bombshell-theatre-co-announced-their-2025-2026-season-shows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d33fb8d1228a36c72cd6c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:32:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_5662c990ffb24674804e24ee5b94f9a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_193,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racine Theatre Guild announced their 2025 2026 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racine Theatre Guild announced their season lineup last night! Which show are you going to see?? July 18 - 27, 2025 Sept 5 - 21, 2025 Oct...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/racine-theatre-guild-announced-their-2025-2026-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d19495e470bc5987a16554</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:10:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_f078c95ad5684567bc2a49deb53e2816~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Waukesha Civic Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wasn't sure what to expect from this black box production but as with most of the other black box productions I've seen, it was a...]]></description><link>https://behindthecurtainmk.wixsite.com/behind-the-curtain/post/vanya-and-sonia-and-masha-and-spike-at-waukesha-civic-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ca1844b1797c58cda563f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Show Recap]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29176c_ec9716eb41be47b3a6741e0910fc259f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Noel</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>