The Golden Girls · The 10th Anniversary Special
Ten fabulous years of friendship, laughter and a soft spot for cheesecake. Join Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia for The Golden Girls: The 10th Anniversary Special this December.
A night for local theatre
Join Dear Ruthie for Absolut Drag Bingo at POP. Show your support for Purse String Productions and local theatre, and win some cool prizes!
POP · Walker’s Point
124 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Shepherd Express · Best of Milwaukee 2026
Celebrate Purse String Productions and the local theatre community. Visit Shepherd Express’s Best of Milwaukee 2026 for the latest ballot and dates.
For the laughs.
The cast.
The community.
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On stage · 2026–2027
Old friends, new laughs and a little theatrical magic. Find your next night out.
The 10th Anniversary Special
Ten years of friendship, fabulous drag and a soft spot for cheesecake. Celebrate with Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia.
LaCage LIVE! · Milwaukee
Explore the show Dates & ticketsA drag musical parody
The Roses are checking in. Step into their wonderfully chaotic world for an original evening of small-town comedy and big drag energy.
LaCage LIVE! · Milwaukee
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A very unauthorized drag musical parody
Our Milwaukee and Madison run ended with a witchy bang! Thank you for a wickedly good October. Revisit the cast and the magic.
Garver Lounge & Events · Madison
Milwaukee & Madison · 2026 run concluded
Revisit the show Revisit the Milwaukee runAt LaCage LIVE!
Evening curtain · 7:30 pm
Sunday matinees · 2 pm
Dinner & a show
Meals included or optional, depending on seating.
Dinner · 6:30 pm evenings / 1 pm Sundays.
Find the theatre
801 South 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Dates above are production runs; choose “Dates & tickets” for individual performances and current availability. All times are local to the venue.
January 2, 2027 · Racine Theatre Guild · Racine, WI
In the spotlight
On screen and in print. See what’s making headlines.
Featured video
Watch the cast preview the show.
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The Golden Girls Holiday Special · 2024
“The Purse Strings cast is great.”
The Golden Girls Holiday Special · 2025
“laugh out loud and an all-around delight.”
The Nanny: A Fine Parody · 2026
“a not-to-be-missed comedy experience.”
The company, in character
DEC 2026
Dear Ruthie · Dita Von · Marcee Doherty
Meet all 8 performersAPR 2027
Brandon Herr · Bryan Quinn · Ramona the Drag Queen
Meet all 8 performersOCT 2026
Brandon Herr · Corey Richards · Ramona the Drag Queen
Meet all 10 performersAs announced by Purse String Productions for the 2026–2027 season. Cast is subject to change.
Behind the scenes
The writers, directors and production staff behind this season’s productions.
Writer & director
Hocus Pocus
Director
The Golden Girls
Meet DougWriter
The Golden Girls
Director
Schitt’s Creek
Resident Fight & Intimacy Director
Purse String Productions
Meet Marcee
Resident Fight & Intimacy Director
Marcee Doherty (Resident Fight & Intimacy Director) is proud to support the fabulous performers and creative teams of Purse String Productions, bringing a consent-forward approach to shows including The Golden Girls, The Nanny, Bob’s Burgers, and Hocus Pocus. A Milwaukee-based actor, singer, educator, and Intimacy Director, Marcee also serves in resident intimacy and/or fight direction roles with The Fireside Theatre, Skylight Music Theatre, and Bombshell Theatre Company. Her work emphasizes trust, communication, collaboration, and respect for performers’ physical and emotional boundaries throughout rehearsal and performance. While Purse String's drag parodies are delightfully irreverent, unapologetically outrageous, and packed with laugh-out-loud moments, she and Purse String Productions believes these productions deserve the same thoughtful attention to consent and safety as any theatrical production. From exaggerated physical comedy and suggestive humor to emotional vulnerability and personal boundaries, intentional storytelling helps performers feel supported and empowered to embrace the outrageousness. Because these drag parodies may be outrageous, but consent and safety are no laughing matter!
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Three shows and a little Milwaukee pride. A design for every fan.
Design previewsOrdering is not available in this demo. Final cast and crew credits will be confirmed before production.
Halloween design · Washed black
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View larger · back · opens in a new tabWitchy artwork up front, the coven and creative credits on the back.
Show dates & cast10th Anniversary Special · Cream
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View larger · back · opens in a new tabMiami palms and cheesecake, with the anniversary cast and creative credits on the back.
Show dates & castMotel design · Black
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Show dates & castMilwaukee pride · Navy
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View larger · back · opens in a new tabTheatre, Milwaukee and a rainbow of pride, with the season’s company on the back.
Meet the company
