June 21, 2010 – The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) today announced the 2010-‘11 lineup of Broadway shows at the Milwaukee Theatre, including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the larger-than-life family friendly musical.

“Last year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Milwaukee Theatre,” said WCD President and CEO Richard Geyer. “This season, we kick off the next 100 years of great entertainment, and we’ve landed some great shows that offer comedy, music and dancing that will appeal to all ages.

“This season is very diverse, from the fantasy of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to the comedy of Monty Python’s Spamalot to the spectacle of Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” he said.  “I couldn’t be more pleased with this lineup and the fact that, at the Milwaukee Theatre, we are continually striving to provide quality shows at affordable prices during these very hard times.”

Tickets are initially being offered with discounts to groups of 10 or more attending the same performance, and to purchasers of tickets to three or more shows via the Milwaukee Theatre Flex Plan. Regular ticket sales for individual shows will begin this fall.

Order your Flex Plan online or call (414) 908-6195 [1 (800) 464-3031 outside the 414 area].  Groups of 10 or more call (414) 908-6092 or email GroupSales@wcd.org. Visit our Group Sales information page to learn more about the ease, savings and other advantages of seeing our shows with a group!

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, Friday, October 22 (1 performance). A revue of the last century’s biggest musical numbers with the Broadway stars who made them hits. Tickets range from $30 to $35.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Friday, November 19 - Saturday, November 20 (3 performances). A holiday extravaganze of acrobats, dancing and winter fun. Tickets range from $25 to $60.

DRUMline Live, Friday, November 26 (1 performance). Inspired by the 2002 hit movie, DRUMline Live brings the time-honored tradition of black marching bands to the stage. Tickets range from $28 to $50.

Monty Python’s Spamalot, Friday, December 10 - Saturday, December 11 (3 performances). This Tony Award- winning musical lovingly rips off the film favorite Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Tickets range from $25 to $60.

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller, Wednesday, December 22 - Thursday, December 23 (2 performances). This show marks the 25th anniversary of the popular group led by Chip Davis. Tickets range from $30 to $75.

Riverdance, Friday, February 4- Saturday, February 5 (3 performances). Now in its Farewell Tour, this highly popular Irish dancing phenomenon will keep audiences tapping their feet. Tickets range from $30 to $62.50.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Friday, April 15- Sunday, April 17 (5 performances). This Disney classic will dazzle audiences young and old with its magical story and brilliant group numbers. Tickets range from $30 to $62.50.

Rock of Ages, Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 (5 performances). Tony Award® Nominee and American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis stars in the Wisconsin premier of this smash musical set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip. Tickets range from $25 to $75.

Downtown Milwaukee’s spacious and elegant Milwaukee Theatre offers a year-round calendar of top-shelf live entertainment including concerts, Broadway shows, comedians and more.

The Milwaukee Theatre is a spectator-friendly “destination” theater with 4,100 seats in two sloped tiers, and built-in flexibility to offer an intimate setting for 2,500.

Just across the street from the Frontier Airlines Center and within walking distance of first-class hotels, it is an exceptional setting for convention-related assemblies and general sessions. Two carpeted side halls are equally suited for executive sessions, receptions, banquets, press rooms and other uses.