Pius XI High School and Present Music present Buffalo Nation (Bison bison)
Buffalo Nation (Bison bison) is a piece of theatrical music created by composer and Milwaukee native, Jerome Kitzke and librettist, Kathleen Masterson. Through music and text the work will illuminate the huge, varied, and largely unsung story of the American Bison from pre-history to present time, including the herd’s late 19^th century decimation.  This story, which is simultaneously tragic and redemptive, ecological and social, was inspired from historical records, contemporary ecological writings, contemporary fiction, aural histories of the Great Plains Indian Nations, and from imagination.

A solo singer, actors, sound effects chorus, and instrumentalists will bring their voices to bear in representing not only the human characters, but the bison as well. According to Kitzke and Masterson, “As American creative artists, we have always been acutely aware of the non-static quality of history, and that the way we now live on this land is directly connected to the way we historically came to live on it. This piece will reflect that belief, and though the story it tells is an emotionally difficult one, it will, we believe, be one of redemption as well.”

Performed by Present Music, PIUS XI High School Choir, Norman Moses, Joel Kopischke, Alison Mary Forbes, Lisa Golda, and Kurt Ollmann.

Visit the Present Music website for more information by clicking here!

The Pius XI Parent Producers present Classic Movie Night
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 7:00 PM

Pius XI Black Box Theater

Tickets: $5/Student, $10/Adult

Admission Ticket includes a beverage and bottomless popcorn bowl!

Featured Movie: Singing in the Rain

To view the promotional poster, click here!

Phantom of the Opera

The Pius XI Performing Arts Department proudly presents Phantom of the Opera.

April 19-22, 2012

Pabst Theater

Show times: Thurs, Friday, Saturday (7:00 PM) and Sunday (2:00 PM)

Ticket prices $12-$35 depending upon section choice

Call the Pius XI Bookstore to purchase tickets - 414-290-8151

Click here to view a Pabst Theater Seating Chart

Click here to view promotional poster!

The Phantom of the Opera features music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and is based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux. It tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command. Its sensational score includes "Think of Me," "Angel of Music," "Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," "Masquerade" and the title song. 

The winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Phantom of the Opera has been seen by over 100 million people in 144 cities in 27 countries. On January 9, 2006, it became the longest-running show in Broadway history. The musical celebrated an unprecedented milestone on January 26, 2008, when it reached its twentieth anniversary on Broadway. It is currently in its 23rd year at Broadways Majestic Theatre, and in its 24th year at London's Her Majesty Theatre, both of which continue to play with no end in sight. The original London and Broadway productions are produced by The Really Useful Theatre Company Ltd. and Cameron Mackintosh and are directed by theatre legend Harold Prince.

On the Verge

The Pius XI Performing Arts Department proudly presents On the Verge.

Brave, willing and yearning to see it all, three women explorers begin their trek to Terra Incognita

in 1888, only to discover they are adrift in time. Eric Overmyer crafts a linguistic labyrinth for his

heroines as they navigate through uncharted territory populated with pop culture and possibility.

Directed by Peter Reeves.

Pius XI Black Box Theater

March 8 – 10, 2012 (7:00 PM)

March 11, 2012 (2:00 PM)

Tickets: $12/Adult, $6/Student and Senior

Call the bookstore for tickets 414-290-8151

Click here to view informational poster.

Performing Arts Winter Gala

Please join the Pius XI Performing Arts Department

for this spectacular fundraising event!

Auction, Entertainment and Reception

Sunset Playhouse, Elm Grove

Saturday, January 7th

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tickets $50 (General) $25 (for Alumni grad year 2000 to present)

Click here for more information.

To RSVP to this fantastic event - Click Here!

Sing We Now of Christmas

Friday, December 16, 2011

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

7:00 PM

Tickets: $8/Adult, $5/Student and Senior

Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended

For more information, click here. 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Drama Class Projects

December 14-15

There is no admission fee although donations are welcome!

All donations support Pius XI Performing Arts.

Click here for each class performance day and time.

Christmas at Barnes and Noble

Pius XI High School Performing Arts

Saturday, December 10

Barnes & Noble Brookfield Square

Live Music and Entertainment

By Pius XI Performing Arts

12:00 Noon-4:00 PM

Gift Wrap your purchases by Pius XI Parents and Students

12:00 Noon-6:00 PM

Can’t attend our bookfair at Barnes & Noble?

Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 12/10/11 to 12/15/11

by entering Bookfair ID 10589679 at checkout.

A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our school.

Click here for the flyer! 

For ticket information for all Pius XI shows, please contact our Box Office at 414-290-8151.