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Introducing Micheal Stefiuk, UW–Whitewater’s newest director of The Young.

Making The Young a cultural landmark

Kaitlyn Broderick, Managing Editor September 29, 2025

As the incoming director of The Young performing arts venue, Michael Stefiuk is two steps ahead of the first act in his planning, but will wait to observe how the community uses and envisions the venue's...

Performer John Heimbuch performing Beauwolf written by Charlie Bethel at Young Auditorium on September 17, 2025.

Epic performances of Beowulf, Gilgamesh

Karissa Dieterich, Arts and Rec Journalist September 22, 2025

From retellings of a warrior king who kills monsters, to the earliest surviving epic poem, John Heimbuch was able to do both in his shows Beowulf and Gilgamesh.    Beowulf On Sept. 17 at...

Charlie Beren’s performing at one of his scheduled performances

Submitted (by charlie’s team)

Touring to The Young

Natalie Illikainen, Arts and Rec Editor September 15, 2025

When you think of Wisconsin comedians, one main person comes to mind, and that is Charlie Berens. After a long wait, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater welcomed back the Midwest comedy legend Sept....

Department of Music Jazz Combo I trombone player Trevor Haglin plays “Q’s Blues” by Quentin Gilmore in the Light Recital Hall Thursday, Nov. 19, 2024.

UW-Whitewater is getting artsy once again

Karissa Dieterich, Arts and Rec Journalist September 8, 2025

 As we enter the fall, there are many promising things to look forward to at UW-Whitewater. From entertaining performances to picturesque exhibitions, the options are endless. Music Fill up your...

Poster for The Second City show.

Second City delivers laughs

Joey Gatto, Journalist April 7, 2025

The Young hosted the Second City improv group Friday, April 4 as the world renown group celebrates its 65th anniversary.  The show, which consisted of both sketched and improvisation skits based on...

The Young’s ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’

The Young’s ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’

Isabel Beasley, Journalist February 23, 2025

The Young Auditorium Wishing Star Productions produced a theatrical performance called “A Year with Frog and Toad.” Based on a children’s book written and illustrated by author Arnold Lobel, this...

The Tin Man(Karleigh Klietz), Scarecrow(Maddy Ballard), Lion(James Peterson), Dorothy(Serina Soto), and Toto(Leah Lenartowski-Schramm) act out a scene in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Wizard of OZ performed at UW-Whitewater's The Young Feb. 9 2025.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Missoula

Natalie Illikainen, Arts & Rec. Asst. Editor February 9, 2025

Have you ever seen the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz”? Well, imagine the film being a small performance that has a cast ranging from kindergarten to a senior in high school. That is exactly what...

Performers swing the boleadoras in the MALEVO performance at The Young in Whitewater, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

The sound of dance

Parker Olsen, Editor October 6, 2024

Sure MALEVO is a dance group, but it’s their sound that catches attention unlike other performing groups. The all male group instantly filled The Young with sounds of pounding drums and stomps Sunday,...

(left to right) Kevin Corbett impersonates former President Donald Trump while Jon Bell plays Vice President Kamala Harris for the performance Capital Fools , Friday evening, September , 20, 2024.

Don’t be a fool, go vote!

Kaitlyn Broderick, Arts & Rec Editor September 22, 2024

“The worst part about political jokes is they keep getting reelected,” said the professionally acclaimed Capitol Fools Friday, Sept. 20 during the troupe's performance at UW-Whiterwater’s The Young. The...

Young Auditorium has a fresh look

Young Auditorium has a fresh look

Natalie Illikainen, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor September 8, 2024

The Young Auditorium has been around for 30 years and this year its time for a change. The discussion to rebrand the performance venue comes with a new name and logo, presenting "The Young." The original...

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