YouTube video by Renaissance Theaterworks Make the Show Cocktail: Ripley's Game

Have you tried the SWITZERLAND show cocktail, Ripley's Game, yet? We asked Miles Blue (Edward) and Jon Riker (Edward Understudy) to make it. With no instructions. 🍹
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"Director Laura Gordon has put a crisp production on stage..."
https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2025/10/20/patricia-highsmith-renaissance-theaterworks-switzerland/86747964007/
Get tickets for this exciting production: https://rtwmke.org/shows/switzerland/
📸 by Ross Zentner

Q&A: Laura Gordon Discusses Directing ‘Switzerland’ We spoke with the longtime Milwaukee actor and director about Patricia Highsmith, working through grief, the importance of theater and more.

"The playwright, Joanna Murray-Smith, captures not only the character of Patricia Highsmith but the way she writes. The play almost feels like it could have been written by Highsmith"
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Laura Gordon sat down w/ Milwaukee Magazine to talk about directing SWITZERLAND

YouTube video by Renaissance Theaterworks Miles Blue Parking Lot Interview

Trust us when we say, you're going to be enchanted by newcomer Miles Blue in SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith. 🤩
youtu.be/4tDGpXHMp3I

The Talented Patricia Highsmith at Renaissance Theatreworks In Switzerland, the author of psychological crime thrillers finds herself drawn into a suspenseful thriller worthy of her own storytelling.

"“The play has the bones of a thriller. It has suspense and surprises... I think it’ll be an interesting and fun ride for the audience—and I hope people won’t give away the ending.”"
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Are you ready to enter the world of Tom Ripley? In preparation for our production of SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith, we're counting down with the Ripliad. Today it's books 4 & 5, THE BOY WHO FOLLOWED RIPLEY and RIPLEY UNDER WATER. You can order them from our friends at @boswellbooks.bsky.social

Have you heard the news after 33 years Co-Founding Artstic Director Suzan Fete is retiring!
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Confidential inquiries or nominations may be directed to Chartise Clark, Founder & Managing Partner of Avra Search Partners, at cclark@avrasearch.com.

#fuzzyfriendfriday

With a flood of emotions, we announce that Co-Founding Artistic Director Suzan Fete will retire at the conclusion of the 2025–26 season.
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Happy Opening to our friends at Next Act Theatre and their production of SANCTUARY CITY by Martyna Majok! We can't wait to see this moving play. ❤️

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Twist & Toast last night! We had a blast celebrating with George, Sandy and Pam and hope you did too! 🤩

Be sure to Risk it All with us this upcoming season. Single Tickets go on sale online Sept 1 and at the box office Sept 2!
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Get excited RTW fans... Single tickets to our 2025-2026 Season go on sale soon!
They'll be available online on Sept. 1st (and we might have something special planned... 😉) and available at the box office on Sept 2nd.

CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision 'financial' "This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the network said in a statement.

What actual Cancel Culture looks like.

www.reuters.com/lifestyle/cb...

Congrats to Carrie Coon on her Best Supporting Actress Emmy nomination for her work on The White Lotus! RTW audiences may remember Carrie's phenomenal performances in our productions of BLACKBIRD and REASONS TO BE PRETTY.
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Good luck Carrie, we'll be rooting for you!

Hey there, Cool Cat! You're officially invited to Twist and Toast, a Raise a Glass event, happening on August 27th! 🎉
We're celebrating with George & Sandy Dionisopoulos and Pam Kriger.
Grab your poodle skirts & saddle shoes and RSVP for the party of the season at rtwmke.org/shows/raise-...

Congrats to our friends at Next Act Theatre on this amazing opportunity! 🎉
The generosity of Val and Gary Zamecnik is inspiring to us all. ❤️
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It's Summerfest season! If you're heading to Summerfest this year, we hope you have a great time. When Summerfest is over, Risk it All by getting a season subscription to RTW! rtwmke.org/subscribe/
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Looking for a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Join us for our production of SWITZERLAND by Joanna Murray-Smith, running Oct 19 - Nov 9, 2025!

Congrats to Emily Vitrano and C. Michael Wright for making Jim Higgin's list of 14 memorable performances this theater season! 🎉
www.jsonline.com/.../14-perfo...
📸 by Ross Zentner

Br!nk New Play Festival Gives Milwaukee Audiences a Voice in the Creative Process The annual interactive workshop for Midwestern women playwrights returns May 17–18 to Renaissance Theaterworks.

We're so proud of Br!NK ❤️
Submissions for the 2026 Residency open June 1st!

www.milwaukeemag.com/brnk-new-pla...

Mark your calendars! The 11th Annual Br!NK New Play Festival is happening May 17 & 18 at the Baumgartner Center for Dance!
www.broadwayworld.com/milwaukee/ar...

Guarantee a seat for this exciting weekend by getting a Festival Pass!
rtwmke.org/brink/

A big thank you to the @wislgbtqhistory.bsky.social for joining us at yesterday's talkback! We really enjoyed learning about Wisconsin LGBTQ history (our minds are still blown with the fact that the first Drag Show in Milwaukee was in 1884!). 🏳️‍🌈

Don't miss RTW's production of BUYER & CELLAR by Jonathan Tolins, featuring Doug Clemons.
rtwmke.org/shows/buyer-...

"The charismatic [Doug] Clemons embodies everyone from Alex to Alex’s boyfriend to Barbra herself. His performance sucks you in from the get-go with top-notch storytelling and hilarious "dialogue"—all Clemons, of course."
www.broadwayworld.com/.../Review-B....

📸 by Ross Zentner

Check out Great Performances Happening This Weekend The performing arts scene is always brewing in Wisconsin! Katie Korek from the United Performing Arts Fund stopped by to tell us what you should see this weekend.

Our production of BUYER & CELLAR is a great performance to see this weekend! 🤩
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Save your seat now for this star-studded comedy!
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"In Renaissance Theaterworks' new production of the one-actor comedy "Buyer & Cellar," [Doug] Clemons is the entire offense. It turns out he is also very good at setting up himself up for great moments on stage."
www.jsonline.com/.../buyer-ce...
Get your tickets now!
rtwmke.org/shows/buyer-...

Pride Night, but make it Golden. 🤩
We're excited to announce that Purse String Productions' Golden Girls will be joining us for our BUYER & CELLAR Pride Night on Friday!
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After you join us, be sure to catch their production of The Nanny: A Fine Parody happening this summer!

Happy Pi day! 🥧
Treat yourself to your favorite slice of pie and get your tickets to BUYER & CELLAR! Performances start 3/21! #fuzzyfriendfriday
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Did you catch Artstic Director Suzan Fete on Joshing Around Milwaukee this weekend? Check it out below and make a plan to meet us in the lobby soon!
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We are one week away from our Season Announcement! What will the 2025-2026 season bring? 🤔 Leave us your best guess in the comments and tune in at 10am on Tuesday, March 18th, to find out!