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The Boys from Barabooby Heidi Armbruster
December 2 - 20, 2026
Directed by Cody Estle
Featuring Karen Estrada, Laura Gordon, Brian Mani, Molly Rhode, Kat Wodtke and Sarah Zapiain
Associate Sponsors Bob Balderson and The Holman Family
Co-Sponsors Margaret Dethloff and Teri Zeh, John McGivern and Susan and Howard Schoenfeld
Comedy! Songs! Entertainment! Step right up as Heidi Armbruster chronicles the rise and fall of the Ringling Brothers: five boys from Baraboo, Wisconsin. The story of their circus—the greatest show on Earth—is bookended by the brothers’ scrappy beginnings and difficult ends. THE BOYS FROM BARABOO tells the uniquely American story of a death-defying entertainment empire: music, storytelling, grit and charm create a tale that’s equal parts vaudeville revue and prestige drama.
Purchase tickets at https://nextact.org/show/the-boys-from-baraboo/#tickets
THE BOYS FROM BARABOO is part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals running throughout 2026. To learn more visit www.worldpremierewisconsin.com.
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255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53204
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