Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Rep cancels shows through April 5

- Jim Higgins Contact Jim Higgins at jim.higgins @jrn.com. Follow him on Twitter at @jhiggy.

Due to the coronaviru­s outbreak, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater has canceled performanc­es of four production­s through April 5.

This includes current shows “Chasin’ Dem Blues,” which had been scheduled through March 22, and “Eclipsed,” scheduled to continue through March 29; as well as forthcomin­g shows “Antonio’s Song / I Was Dreaming of a Son,” which had been scheduled for March 24-April 5, and “Hootenanny: The Musicale,” which had been scheduled to begin performanc­es March 27.

Here are specific details for each show:

“Chasin’ Dem Blues”: Patrons with tickets can donate them to the Rep for a tax deduction, or have the ticket value credited toward a future performanc­e; or send contact info to ticket@milwaukeer­ep.com to discuss other options.

“Eclipsed”: The Rep plans to video a private performanc­e and a Rep In Depth talk on the show. It will be a multiple-camera recording. The video will be available for ticket-holders to watch for one week. Ticket-holders should expect an email from the Rep in the near future.

“Antonio’s Song / I Was Dreaming of a Son”: This show will be postponed to a future date to be announced.

“Hootenanny: The Musicale”: The Rep plans to defer performanc­es of this world premiere until the week of April 6. The ticket office will contact people with tickets for earlier dates.

The Stackner Cabaret restaurant and bar will also be closed through April 5.

For more informatio­n, visit milwaukeer­ep.com or call (414) 2249490.

 ?? MICHAEL BROSILOW ?? Matty Sangare, Sola Thompson and Jacqueline Nwabueze perform in Milwaukee Repertory Theater's “Eclipsed.”
MICHAEL BROSILOW Matty Sangare, Sola Thompson and Jacqueline Nwabueze perform in Milwaukee Repertory Theater's “Eclipsed.”

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