John McGivern is best known for his six-time Emmy-award winning work on PBS. John spent nine seasons on PBS with his weekly series, AROUND THE CORNER with John McGivern. His new show, JOHN McGIVERN’S MAIN STREETS, can be found on PBS stations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa.
John spent two years writing a monthly for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and two years writing for Milwaukee Magazine about his travels around the state of Wisconsin.
His one-man-shows, THE EARLY STORIES OF JOHN McGIVERN, MIDSUMMER NIGHT McGIVERN AND JOHN McGIVERN’S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS tell the stories of being the third born of six kids in a working-class Irish Catholic Family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His stories are personal, funny, touching, and familiar. His themes are based in family and remind us all that as specific as we might believe our experiences are, we all share a universal human experience.
The Irvin L. Young Auditorium boasts a unique design with a graciously appointed chamber housing approximately 1,340 seats. Through innovative lighting and architectural arrangements, the auditorium achieves a sense of warmth and intimacy despite its size. Its clean lines and uncluttered space create an inviting performing environment, with a 46’ proscenium opening revealing a spacious stage spanning over 4,000 sq. ft.
Step into the live, laugh-out-loud adventure of Dungeons & Dragons on stage—where you choose the heroes, battle monsters, and shape the quest; don’t miss your chance to play!
Step into the live, laugh-out-loud adventure of Dungeons & Dragons on stage—where you choose the heroes, battle monsters, and shape the quest; don’t miss your chance to play!
Celebrate the bold artistry of Ballet Hispánico—America’s leading Latine dance company—on stage; witness the movement that’s redefining American dance!
