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Upcoming Shows & Events

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Nov
4
Fri
YOU ON THE MOORS NOW @ Black Box Theater
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm
YOU ON THE MOORS NOW @ Black Box Theater

by Jaclyn Backhaus
directed by Xodia Choate

Four literary heroines of the nineteenth century set conventionalism ablaze when they turn down marriage proposals from their equally famous gentlemen callers. What results is a confluence of love, anger, grief, and bloodshed, as the ensemble struggles to reconcile romantic ideologies of the past with their modern ideas of courtship. Everything you’ve learned about love from the pages of Pride and PrejudiceWuthering HeightsJane Eyre, and Little Women is turned upside down in this grand theatrical battle royale.

Nov
5
Sat
YOU ON THE MOORS NOW @ Black Box Theater
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm
YOU ON THE MOORS NOW @ Black Box Theater

by Jaclyn Backhaus
directed by Xodia Choate

Four literary heroines of the nineteenth century set conventionalism ablaze when they turn down marriage proposals from their equally famous gentlemen callers. What results is a confluence of love, anger, grief, and bloodshed, as the ensemble struggles to reconcile romantic ideologies of the past with their modern ideas of courtship. Everything you’ve learned about love from the pages of Pride and PrejudiceWuthering HeightsJane Eyre, and Little Women is turned upside down in this grand theatrical battle royale.

Nov
6
Sun
YOU ON THE MOORS NOW @ Black Box Theater
Nov 6 @ 2:00 pm
YOU ON THE MOORS NOW @ Black Box Theater

by Jaclyn Backhaus
directed by Xodia Choate

Four literary heroines of the nineteenth century set conventionalism ablaze when they turn down marriage proposals from their equally famous gentlemen callers. What results is a confluence of love, anger, grief, and bloodshed, as the ensemble struggles to reconcile romantic ideologies of the past with their modern ideas of courtship. Everything you’ve learned about love from the pages of Pride and PrejudiceWuthering HeightsJane Eyre, and Little Women is turned upside down in this grand theatrical battle royale.

Nov
19
Sat
(SOLD OUT) An Evening of Dance: Baby I’m a Star @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm
(SOLD OUT) An Evening of Dance: Baby I'm a Star @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater

This performance is SOLD OUT. A waiting list will start one hour prior to curtain for any tickets that are donated for resale. Must be in person at the ticket booth to join the waiting list.

Join the Pius XI Dance program along with special guest artists from around the community in our annual fall celebration of dance! This is our 10th annual fall dance program, and it will include two production numbers featuring all Pius XI dancers from all levels. Guest performers include Alverno College, Catey Ott Dance Collective, the Nancy Einhorn Milwaukee Ballet II Program, Warped, and Artistic Edge/Smutek Dance.

Dec
7
Wed
Pius XI Improv Team: How the Grinch Stole Improv! @ Black Box Theater
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm

The laughs never stop when the Pius XI Improv team takes the stage! Join them to watch games and sketches in this evening of fun.

Dec
13
Tue
Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra Winter Concert @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm

The members of the Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra invite you to join us for a celebration of music and community.  The winds and string sections will serenade you and the entire orchestra will delight you with sounds of the season.  Guest conductor John Steinke leads the orchestra; local artists are featured in the magical Corelli “Christmas Concerto.”  This concert has something for everyone to enjoy.

Dec
14
Wed
Band & Orchestra Holiday Concert @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm
Band & Orchestra Holiday Concert @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater

Get into the holiday spirit with Pius XI band & orchestra! This year’s instrumental concerts will take you on a journey around the world, celebrating the music of many lands.

Dec
15
Thu
Christmas Choral Concert: Joy & Faith (Celebrating the Season of Christmas) @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm
Christmas Choral Concert: Joy & Faith (Celebrating the Season of Christmas) @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater

This concert will feature music with themes of Joy and Faith. As the world celebrates the birth of Christ, Pius XI choral ensembles will endeavor to spread joy through music selections that celebrate the season and inspire a continued faith – in ourselves, in humanity as a whole, and in God.

Feb
15
Wed
Pius XI Improv Team @ Black Box Theater
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm

The laughs never stop when the Pius XI Improv team takes the stage! Join them to watch games and sketches in this evening of fun.

Feb
23
Thu
(CANCELLED) Black Student Union: “Homecoming” @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm

Due to the upcoming weather situation, this program has been cancelled. Please contact us with any questions.

Homecoming is defined as an instance of returning home. Watch as the members of the Pius XI Black Student Union display their artistry and nuance through defining what home means to them and how they get there.

(CANCELLED) Midwinter Choral Concert: Hope & Light @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm
(CANCELLED) Midwinter Choral Concert: Hope & Light @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater

This event has been cancelled. Please contact us with any questions.

Mar
2
Thu
Pius Parent Organization Trivia Night @ Pius XI Student Union
Mar 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Start organizing your team for our first PPO Trivia Night – a night of fellowship and fundraising to support Student Life Activities at Pius XI! Teams of up to 10 members and individuals welcome. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.

Doors open at 6pm, Trivia runs from 7-9pm

Prizes will be awarded for:
First AND Last place
Best Team Spirit
Best Table Decorations
Best Coordinated Outfits
Most Creative Team Name

Beer and wine available for sale
Pizzas available for pre-order

Mar
9
Thu
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater
Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater

by Neil LaBute
directed by J.T. Backes

How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? What price might you pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in THE SHAPE OF THINGS. A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friends’ engagement crumbles, so unleashing a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships.

This production is recommended for ages 13 and up due to some mature themes.

Mar
10
Fri
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater
Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater

by Neil LaBute
directed by J.T. Backes

How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? What price might you pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in THE SHAPE OF THINGS. A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friends’ engagement crumbles, so unleashing a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships.

This production is recommended for ages 13 and up due to some mature themes.

Mar
11
Sat
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater
Mar 11 @ 7:00 pm
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater

by Neil LaBute
directed by J.T. Backes

How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? What price might you pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in THE SHAPE OF THINGS. A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friends’ engagement crumbles, so unleashing a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships.

This production is recommended for ages 13 and up due to some mature themes.

Mar
12
Sun
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater
Mar 12 @ 2:00 pm
THE SHAPE OF THINGS @ Black Box Theater

by Neil LaBute
directed by J.T. Backes

How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? What price might you pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in THE SHAPE OF THINGS. A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an art major while his best friends’ engagement crumbles, so unleashing a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships.

This production is recommended for ages 13 and up due to some mature themes.

Mar
22
Wed
Pius XI Improv Team: Students vs. Teachers @ Black Box Theater
Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm

The laughs never stop when the Pius XI Improv team takes the stage! Join them to watch games and sketches in this evening of fun.

Apr
4
Tue
Fine Arts Night: Senior Exhibition & Student Art Show @ Pius XI 6th Floor
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us on the 6th floor for our annual art showcase featuring the senior exhibition and exceptional artwork from a variety of visual art courses. All are welcome to attend.
Apr
14
Fri
13 @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm
13 @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater

Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
directed by Jonathan Davidson

Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown (PARADE, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY), 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!

Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain… or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?

Apr
15
Sat
13 @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater
Apr 15 @ 7:00 pm
13 @ Wendy Joy Lindsey Theater

Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
directed by Jonathan Davidson

Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown (PARADE, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY), 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!

Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain… or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?