SHOWSTOPPERS: Broadway Cabaret – MATINEE

Step into the spotlight and experience an unforgettable evening of musical magic at the Milton Theatre! Showstoppers: Broadway Cabaret is a dazzling celebration of the greatest hits from Broadway’s most iconic shows. Featuring an all-star lineup of vocal talent, this cabaret-style performance will bring to life the songs that have stopped shows and captured hearts on stages from New York to the West End. From powerful ballads to high-energy ensemble numbers, this evening promises to deliver all the drama, passion, and spectacle that make Broadway unforgettable. Whether you’re a lifelong theatre fan or just looking for a night of outstanding entertainment, Showstoppers is guaranteed to leave you singing along and applauding for more!

Rhythms & Riffs: Winter Blues & Rock Fest

Get ready for a night where soul-drenched blues collide with electrifying rock! Two powerhouse bands take the stage back-to-back at the Milton Theatre. Featuring local favorites Barrelhouse & Charlie & the Cooltones About Barrelhouse Website | Facebook | Youtube Barrelhouse was formed in October of 2007. Since then they have been playing locations throughout the Delmarva region. They have worked hard to build a large following that “Digs” their particular brand of blues. Club & Festival goers alike, agree, that their music is high energy and up in your grille. The boys have opened for numerous well known national blues acts such as, Victor Wainwright, John Primer, Bob Margolin, Ray Fuller, Moreland & Arbuckle, Albert Castiglia, The Night Hawks, and others. You can find Barrelhouse more and more in the lineup of festivals and major blues locations in the region. About Charlie & the Cooltones Facebook | YoutubeWe’re Charlie & the CoolTones. We’ve been playing around the Lower Delaware/Maryland area for years and are looking to expand our venues and locations in Delaware and Maryland. Charlie & the CoolTones play an eclectic mix of music.

March Comedy Madness: Stand-Up Comedy Special

“Where punchlines go head-to-head for the ultimate laugh championship!” March Comedy Madness is here—where the thrill of March Madness meets the hilarity of stand-up! Forget brackets and buzzer-beaters, this is a full-court press of laughter as some of the sharpest comedians take the stage to battle it out for the biggest laughs. Get ready for slam-dunk punchlines, fast-break jokes, and a night of non-stop hilarity that will have you cheering louder than the Final Four. Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan or just here for the laughs, this comedy tournament is guaranteed to be a championship experience. Headliner: Jerrold BenfordWebsite | Facebook | InstagramWelcome To The Idiocy That Is JerroldB Yessss! Wildin’ over here! I decided to create an entity that comprised all things that are me. From jokes, funny sketches, photography (enthusiast), graphic design, web design and various other endeavors – if I do it…it’s here.I’ve spent the last 15 years perfecting my style of stand up comedy. I’m either rocking a pre-written set or freestyin’ praying that it works. Some times it does and other times, well, I grab my dough and bounce quickly, lol. Feature: Gina Dee Website | Facebook | Instagram Gina is a comedic improvisor and stand up comedian with over 20 yrs experience in improv. Facilitates workshops for corporate and private events. The audience enjoys her fun filled spirit and energy. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | FacebookKeith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!

April Fools Festival: Showers of Laughter

Get ready to laugh your way through the season with the April Fools Festival: Showers of Laughter! This comedy showcase brings together some of the region’s funniest stand-up comedians for a night of outrageous humor, clever punchlines, and spontaneous fun that will leave you in stitches. From sharp observational wit to side-splitting stories about everyday life, this show promises a refreshing downpour of comedy that will wash away your springtime blues! Headliner: Tracy LockeFacebook | Instagram Take the all American girl next door, add a pinch of devilish charm, a dash of sports fanatic, some raw charisma, sprinkle in kooky, eclectic characters set on high speed and POW! The perfect recipe for comedy. Born and raised on the mean streets of Philadelphia (OK, it was actually a suburb). Tracy has lived anything but a normal suburban life. From exploring the jungles of Thailand and Cambodia, to tackling a 250 lb running back in the WNFL, this little spitfire will strap you into the front seat of her roller-coaster life for a hilarious ride you won’t soon forget as she shares her insights on sports, dating adventures and growing up All-American. Feature: Dave EvansFacebook | InstagramLocal, Cherry Hill, NJ CPA takes turn for the funny and becomes a stand up comic. No Joke! Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | FacebookKeith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star.

Dueling Pianos with Flying Ivories

A World-Class Dueling Pianos Show Coming to the historic Milton Theatre! 3 Hour Extravaganza! Enjoy live dueling pianos from 7:30-10:30pm!Two performers on two pianos deliver an all-request, rock and roll sing-along! From Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, from Sinatra to Metallica, from Johnny Cash to Katy Perry, we’ve got it covered. Flying Ivories Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube In the fall of 2001, Brad Alexander launched the first ever Dueling Piano show in NYC. Every Friday and Saturday night, in the basement of O’Flaherty’s Ale House on Manhattan’s Restaurant Row, Brad and a small group of piano players faced off on two Casio Celviano keyboards for a four-hour singalong with an audience that grew from 10 to far beyond legal capacity. From there the show moved through several incarnations and locales over the course of a decade, from Times Square to Virginia Beach, and eventually landed at Bar Nine in NYC, where Brad and fellow performer James Barr formed THE FLYING IVORIES.With a rotating roster of top performers from around the country, THE FLYING IVORIES deliver an all-request, rock and roll sing-along for weddings, fundraisers, company outings, holidays, birthdays, bachelorette parties, virtual events and more.

Silent Night… Not Tonight! Stand-Up Comedy

The gifts are all gone, the tree’s still alight—come laugh with us loud on this not-so-silent night! The stockings are empty, the in-laws are gone, and the only thing left to unwrap is a night full of nonstop laughter! Join us on December 26 for “Silent Night… Not Tonight!”—a post-Christmas stand-up comedy bash that’ll shake the tinsel off your tree. Headliner: Stephen “Buda” BudaWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | VideoBuda The Comedian isn’t just a name, it’s a state of mind – and a rather large state at that, tipping the scales at a whopping 350 pounds and towering at 6 feet five inches. When he says he’s big in the comedy world, he means it both figuratively and literally! With a repertoire of over 100 voices and impressions, Buda’s like the Swiss Army knife of comedy. Whether he’s mimicking celebs or weaving tales from his own (grand) life experiences, he leaves audiences clutching their sides in laughter. He’s shared the limelight with big names like Tracy Morgan and George Carlin (no, not in a height contest). Thanks to these collabs, Buda’s been the headliner at top-notch venues, from the Gotham Comedy Club to the majestic Taj Mahal. Headliner: Derek LeeFacebook | Instagram | Website Derek Lee has mesmerized many an audience around the country with his innovative magic. His sleight-of-hand skill and presentation of illusions are world-class and have earned him rave reviews from customers and peers alike. The Philadelphia-born Lee has performing since 1996 and has earned raves for his high energy magic and comedy performances. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | FacebookKeith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!

SHOWSTOPPERS: Broadway Cabaret

Jukebox Musical Musical Theatre Ensemble Fall Showcase – WEDNESDAY

This fall, the student performers blend the best of jukebox musicals with energetic choreography and ensemble-driven storytelling. Our young performers will sing, dance, and act to Broadway’s best Jukebox Musicals such as Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, Moulin Rouge, and more! Support our hardworking students at their Fall Showcase performance of Jukebox Musicals! About Musical Theatre Ensemble FEATURE VIDEOThe Musical Theatre Ensemble is a 10-week program on Tuesday nights from 5:30-7:30pm. $320 program fee.Our Musical Theatre Ensemble (MTE) classes will focus on each of the three main concentrations of musical theater; voice, dance, and acting. Great emphasis will be placed on recognizing the relevance of each discipline as it relates to musical theater and preparing students for auditions and musical theatre performances. Each class period will be devoted to- 1) vocal development, 2) improving acting skills, 3) learning choreography; all to help students develop musical theatre skills. The culmination of this course will result with students gaining a broader understanding of musical theater from their participation in a fun and exciting musical theatre performance experience that will increase their abilities and help them to become well rounded performers. About Triple Threat Ensemble Audition-Only Program. To Audition: Send a video singing a verse and chorus of a song that they feel best showcases their voice (No A Capella) to [email protected], Sing & Dance! Triple Threat Training Program is a 10-week program on Tuesday nights from 4:30-5:30pm (Triple Threat 1) OR 7:30-8:30 (Triple Threat 2). $160 program fee. To join the Milton Theatre’s Triple Threat Training Program, students must be dual-enrolled in Musical Theatre Ensemble for that session. A key term in musical theatre training is learning to be a ‘triple threat performer’, which means the ability to act, sing and dance to a high standard. The Triple Threat classes at the Milton Theatre bring these three disciplines together into a unified whole. The emphasis in these classes is to strengthen each of the elements equally to create a well-rounded Triple Threat performer. Only 10 students are accepted into the program each session

Leading Men Broadway Cabaret

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the powerhouse voices and timeless songs of Broadway’s most iconic leading men. This cabaret showcases the music that defined generations of theatre. Featuring dynamic performances, live accompaniment, and a touch of Broadway magic, Leading Men of Broadway is a night of heart, humor, and unforgettable melodies. Performers TBD

The Funsters: Benefit Dance Party

Dance and Party All Night Long with The Funsters! Benefitting the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund. Get ready to dance the night away with the Funsters Benefit Dance Party! Join us for an unforgettable evening with live music from the incredible Funsters. Enjoy a lively atmosphere and great company—all while supporting our scholarship fund. Your attendance will help provide educational opportunities for deserving students, making a real impact in their lives. Put on your dancing shoes and let’s make a difference together, one beat at a time! Dance the night away in support of the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund! Enjoy live music and a 50/50 raffle! Donate now to the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund. The Funsters Website | Facebook It would be hard to find a band that has more fun than The Funsters. That is why they are still entertaining thousands of people after 20+ years of playing together. In this ten-piece band there has not been one personnel change in twelve years. That tells the whole story of the secret of The Funsters’ success. Not only are these guys great musicians who share a pride in each other’s musical abilities, but they are also friends. This spirit and camaraderie on stage is what sets The Funsters apart from other bands offering the same type of musical entertainment. What about the music? Well, it can be anything from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles to Al Green. With a three-piece horn section, four lead vocalists and a guitarist that has toured the world with Joe Cocker, Scandal and Paul Young (to name a few), it is uncommon for any band to match the musical breadth of The Funsters. In fact, with a song list so vast, the members find themselves disappointed that they can’t “play them all” at every performance. With this kind of flexibility, The Funsters can customize a night of music that will be perfect for any event. The Funsters are indeed made up of lifelong friends. Besides a set of brothers, some members have known each other since childhood and played together in “first bands” over 30 years ago. Other members met and played in bands during their college years and have continued playing together for the last 20-25 years. The common roots of this band can be traced back first to southern Delaware with such groups as “Mr. Softee,” “Texas,” and “Colour.” Later combinations led to the University of Delaware, the Stone Balloon, the Bottle-n-Cork, and “Jack of Diamonds,” “Eighth Day,” and “Kickback.” The Funsters are: Jon Fletcher – trumpet/vocals, Tom Houska – keyboards, Greg Mack – guitar, Keith Mack – guitar, Dickie Messick – bass, Ed Shockley – drums/vocals, Ken Tonge – sax/vocals, Sherman Ward – vocals, Grier White – sax/vocals, Martin LeMaire – sound engineer.

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