Upcoming Shows & Events

RADIANCE presents the events, persons, and deeds involved in the making and first use of the atomic bomb. From the actual experiences of those involved, three separate stories are woven into a seamless fabric. The central narrative follows the lifework of a physicist from the time he leaves graduate school to work with Dr. Robert Oppenheimer on the Manhattan Project, to the time he visits Hiroshima to see for himself the devastating effects of his work. A second follows the lifelong friendship of two women, one Scottish and one Japanese, from their childhood in Japan until they are reunited long after the war. The third focuses on a Japanese minister and the hibakusha (those exposed to the radiation of the bomb) to whom he devotes his life.  Radiance provokes us into considering the ways in which history is made, remembered and forgotten, highlighting how difficult and yet how necessary it is to discuss the issues involved in the birth of the nuclear age and our own responsibilities for the good and the evil thereof.

RADIANCE presents the events, persons, and deeds involved in the making and first use of the atomic bomb. From the actual experiences of those involved, three separate stories are woven into a seamless fabric. The central narrative follows the lifework of a physicist from the time he leaves graduate school to work with Dr. Robert Oppenheimer on the Manhattan Project, to the time he visits Hiroshima to see for himself the devastating effects of his work. A second follows the lifelong friendship of two women, one Scottish and one Japanese, from their childhood in Japan until they are reunited long after the war. The third focuses on a Japanese minister and the hibakusha (those exposed to the radiation of the bomb) to whom he devotes his life.  Radiance provokes us into considering the ways in which history is made, remembered and forgotten, highlighting how difficult and yet how necessary it is to discuss the issues involved in the birth of the nuclear age and our own responsibilities for the good and the evil thereof.

RADIANCE presents the events, persons, and deeds involved in the making and first use of the atomic bomb. From the actual experiences of those involved, three separate stories are woven into a seamless fabric. The central narrative follows the lifework of a physicist from the time he leaves graduate school to work with Dr. Robert Oppenheimer on the Manhattan Project, to the time he visits Hiroshima to see for himself the devastating effects of his work. A second follows the lifelong friendship of two women, one Scottish and one Japanese, from their childhood in Japan until they are reunited long after the war. The third focuses on a Japanese minister and the hibakusha (those exposed to the radiation of the bomb) to whom he devotes his life.  Radiance provokes us into considering the ways in which history is made, remembered and forgotten, highlighting how difficult and yet how necessary it is to discuss the issues involved in the birth of the nuclear age and our own responsibilities for the good and the evil thereof.

RADIANCE presents the events, persons, and deeds involved in the making and first use of the atomic bomb. From the actual experiences of those involved, three separate stories are woven into a seamless fabric. The central narrative follows the lifework of a physicist from the time he leaves graduate school to work with Dr. Robert Oppenheimer on the Manhattan Project, to the time he visits Hiroshima to see for himself the devastating effects of his work. A second follows the lifelong friendship of two women, one Scottish and one Japanese, from their childhood in Japan until they are reunited long after the war. The third focuses on a Japanese minister and the hibakusha (those exposed to the radiation of the bomb) to whom he devotes his life.  Radiance provokes us into considering the ways in which history is made, remembered and forgotten, highlighting how difficult and yet how necessary it is to discuss the issues involved in the birth of the nuclear age and our own responsibilities for the good and the evil thereof.

This fast-paced comedy was written and performed by Emmy award-winning performers Ron Jones and Larry Jay Tish. This innovative program examines prejudice and multiculturalism by combining sketch comedy, improv, interactive video and audience participation. The performance is followed by a discussion with the performers.

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This event is free and open to the public.

The first Pius XI Band & Orchestra Concert of the academic year comes to the stage of the Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater. Featuring a widely varied selection of music from all over the world, this will be your first opportunity to be wowed by the progress of our young Instrumental Music Students.

This event is FREE and no reservations are required.

Pius XI Catholic High School’s Dance Department Presents “An Evening of Dance,” featuring exciting new works and special guest artists from the Catey Ott Dance Collective, Marquette University, Milwaukee Ballet II, Signature Dance Company, SueMo: A Dance Experience, Sole Matter, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. This is a night of dance you don’t want to miss!

Global Youth Leadership Institute partnered with the Nicholas Sparks foundation to gather high school students in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area of different cultural backgrounds for a day of cultural exploration and storytelling. The day was filmed and will be made into a documentary highlighting ways youth are preserving their cultures within small U.S. cities. The intention is use this film in classrooms throughout the U.S. – helping students to gain an understanding of someone else’s cultural story upbringing in the U.S. that is different than their own.

Participants and Locations:

• Filmmaker: Ian–12th Grade at Pius XI Catholic High School
• Hindu Temple of Milwaukee: Asnhul–10th Grade at Brookfield East High School
• Milwaukee Asian(Hmong) Market: Aaron–9th Grade at Hmong Peace Academy
• Glencastle Irish Dance Studio: Meghan–12th Grade at Brookfield East High School
• Islamic Society of Milwaukee: Leila–12th Grade at Salam School
• Mexican Street Festival: Marychel–Freshman at Marquette University

The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the students.

This merry mixture of music, mirth and magic combined with a multi-course meal equals the marvelous Madrigal Dinner. Swordfighters, beggars, ladies, lords, thieves, fortune tellers, potion sellers, knights, damsels — all that’s missing is you!

Advance reservations required–tickets will not be sold at the door.

6:00pm: Cocktails
6:30pm: Call to the Hall

FEASTING

Complementary appetizers and beverages available for purchase

FIRST REMOVE
The Yuletide Toast of Wassail Coppes

SECOND REMOVE
Whole loaves of fresh baked bread and butter roses
Fresh baby Greens Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette and toasted walnuts

INTERMEZZO
Refreshing Palate Cleanse

THIRD REMOVE
Herb roasted winged fowl with fresh mustarde sauce topped with Fried leeks
Apricot barley pilaf
Garden vegetable basket

Vegetarian Option:

Guiso de Lenteja (Lentil Stew)
Garden Vegetable basket

FOURTH REMOVE

Medieval Custard tart with fresh Berries
Coffee, Tea, Milk

Adult and Vegetarian tickets: $55.00
Children’s menu $40.00 (chicken fingers, fries)

This merry mixture of music, mirth and magic combined with a multi-course meal equals the marvelous Madrigal Dinner. Swordfighters, beggars, ladies, lords, thieves, fortune tellers, potion sellers, knights, damsels — all that’s missing is you!

Advance reservations required–tickets will not be sold at the door.

6:00pm: Cocktails
6:30pm: Call to the Hall

FEASTING

Complementary appetizers and beverages available for purchase

FIRST REMOVE
The Yuletide Toast of Wassail Coppes

SECOND REMOVE
Whole loaves of fresh baked bread and butter roses
Fresh baby Greens Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette and toasted walnuts

INTERMEZZO
Refreshing Palate Cleanse

THIRD REMOVE
Herb roasted winged fowl with fresh mustarde sauce topped with Fried leeks
Apricot barley pilaf
Garden vegetable basket

Vegetarian Option:

Guiso de Lenteja (Lentil Stew)
Garden Vegetable basket

FOURTH REMOVE

Medieval Custard tart with fresh Berries
Coffee, Tea, Milk

Adult and Vegetarian tickets: $55.00
Children’s menu $40.00 (chicken fingers, fries)

The World’s Stage Theatre presents in collaboration with Pius XI Catholic High School GOING DARK: SHORT PLAYS OF SAMUEL BECKETT, an evening of the lesser known works of Samuel Beckett. Join us to explore themes of the cycles of life through movement, physicality and the rhythms of language. The eight works, most of which have never been produced in Milwaukee, ask us to reflect on the nature of our existence while questioning if we like what we see in ourselves. Open your mind to a world filled with dark humor, irony, and colorful characters.

WORKS: “A Piece of Monologue,” “Rough for Theatre II,” “Quad,” “Come and Go,” “Play,” “That Time,” “What Where,” & “Catastrophe,” by Samuel Beckett. Each work will be presented each night.

DIRECTORS: Erin Nicole Eggers, Kirk Thomsen, Posy Knight, David Rothrock, & Gretchen Mahkorn

This unique and exciting collaboration features Pius XI acting students working alongside professionals from the community. Together they will present some of Samuel Beckett’s rarely seen works.

The World’s Stage Theatre presents in collaboration with Pius XI Catholic High School GOING DARK: SHORT PLAYS OF SAMUEL BECKETT, an evening of the lesser known works of Samuel Beckett. Join us to explore themes of the cycles of life through movement, physicality and the rhythms of language. The eight works, most of which have never been produced in Milwaukee, ask us to reflect on the nature of our existence while questioning if we like what we see in ourselves. Open your mind to a world filled with dark humor, irony, and colorful characters.

WORKS: “A Piece of Monologue,” “Rough for Theatre II,” “Quad,” “Come and Go,” “Play,” “That Time,” “What Where,” & “Catastrophe,” by Samuel Beckett. Each work will be presented each night.

DIRECTORS: Erin Nicole Eggers, Kirk Thomsen, Posy Knight, David Rothrock, & Gretchen Mahkorn

This unique and exciting collaboration features Pius XI acting students working alongside professionals from the community. Together they will present some of Samuel Beckett’s rarely seen works.

The World’s Stage Theatre presents in collaboration with Pius XI Catholic High School GOING DARK: SHORT PLAYS OF SAMUEL BECKETT, an evening of the lesser known works of Samuel Beckett. Join us to explore themes of the cycles of life through movement, physicality and the rhythms of language. The eight works, most of which have never been produced in Milwaukee, ask us to reflect on the nature of our existence while questioning if we like what we see in ourselves. Open your mind to a world filled with dark humor, irony, and colorful characters.

WORKS: “A Piece of Monologue,” “Rough for Theatre II,” “Quad,” “Come and Go,” “Play,” “That Time,” “What Where,” & “Catastrophe,” by Samuel Beckett. Each work will be presented each night.

DIRECTORS: Erin Nicole Eggers, Kirk Thomsen, Posy Knight, David Rothrock, & Gretchen Mahkorn

This unique and exciting collaboration features Pius XI acting students working alongside professionals from the community. Together they will present some of Samuel Beckett’s rarely seen works.

The World’s Stage Theatre presents in collaboration with Pius XI Catholic High School GOING DARK: SHORT PLAYS OF SAMUEL BECKETT, an evening of the lesser known works of Samuel Beckett. Join us to explore themes of the cycles of life through movement, physicality and the rhythms of language. The eight works, most of which have never been produced in Milwaukee, ask us to reflect on the nature of our existence while questioning if we like what we see in ourselves. Open your mind to a world filled with dark humor, irony, and colorful characters.

WORKS: “A Piece of Monologue,” “Rough for Theatre II,” “Quad,” “Come and Go,” “Play,” “That Time,” “What Where,” & “Catastrophe,” by Samuel Beckett. Each work will be presented each night.

DIRECTORS: Erin Nicole Eggers, Kirk Thomsen, Posy Knight, David Rothrock, & Gretchen Mahkorn

This unique and exciting collaboration features Pius XI acting students working alongside professionals from the community. Together they will present some of Samuel Beckett’s rarely seen works.

Join us for the culmination of our first semester Acting classes! Individual classes present their work throughout the evening:

Acting 1B – Scenes from ANONYMOUS by Naomi Izuka
5:00pm in the Black Box Theater, 5th floor

Acting 1A – Scenes from A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry
6:30pm in the Black Box Theater, 5th floor

Basic Improvisation – Improvisation Battle
7:00pm in the Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater, 2nd floor

PARALLEL SOLDIERS – Independent Study Project by Clare McCauley
8:00pm in the Black Box Theater, 5th floor

Tickets are $2.00 for adults and high school students and are sold at the door only.

Join us for the culmination of our first semester Acting classes! Individual classes present their work throughout the evening:

PARALLEL SOLDIERS – Independent Study Project by Clare McCauley
5:00pm in the Black Box Theater, 5th floor

Acting 2 (Mods 3/4) – Playwriting Project Scenes
Collaboration with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
6:00pm in the Black Box Theater, 5th floor

Acting 2 (Mods 13/14) – Playwriting Project Scenes
7:00pm in the Black Box Theater, 5th floor

Tickets are $2.00 for adults and high school students and are sold at the door only.

Milwaukee Public Television invites you to preview the first hour of Downton Abbey Season 6 on Thursday, December 17th at the Pius XI High School Performing Arts Center.

The one hour screening is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Call 414 297-7540 for a reservation or register online by selecting a time below.

Seating is open.

5:30 PM or 7:30 PM

Join Pius XI choirs, orchestra, band, and dance for an evening of holiday cheer that is sure to raise your spirit!