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Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
1/10 - 6/10/2024


BEETLEJUICE He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Milwaukee.  It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious ...

ELF The Musical
ELF The Musical
26/11 - 1/12/2024


ELF The Musical  is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is ...

Chicago
Chicago
14/1 - 19/1/2025


CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
25/2 - 2/3/2025


The New York Times  calls it “the best musical of this century.”  The Washington Post  says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your ...

A Beautiful Noise: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL


THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON  Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself,  A BEAUTIFUL ...

Annie
Annie
25/4 - 27/4/2025


Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly ...

MJ The Musical
MJ The Musical
27/5 - 1/6/2025


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around ...

Wicked
Wicked
30/7 - 17/8/2025


So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. ...


RELATED STORIES

NO STUDIOS DANCE FEST Returns This August


by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2024

Nō Studios, a hub for the creative arts in downtown Milwaukee, have announced the return of Dance Fest on Saturday, August 3rd. Now in its third year, Dance Fest has expanded to include five premier dance companies from across the Midwest along with four Wisconsin-based programs. ...

RIDE THE CYCLONE & More Set for First Stage 2024/25 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024

First Stage has unveiled its  2024/25 season – a vibrant lineup of eight captivating productions featuring the power of unlikely heroes. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets....

RAINBOW SUMMER: HIGHLIGHT Featuring Elysian Arcs Coming to Marcus Performing Arts Center This Summer


by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024

Milwaukee will welcome a brand-new immersive public art installation to the Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds in July 2024 with the return of Rainbow Summer....

BEETLEJUICE, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More Announced for Marcus Performing Arts Center 2024/25 Broadway Series


by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Discover the new 2024/25 season at Marcus Performing Arts Center, featuring a diverse lineup of Broadway, Jazz, and Dance performances....

Winners of 6th Annual César E. Chávez Contests Revealed


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2024

The Marcus Performing Arts Center has revealed the student winners of the 6th Annual César E. Chávez art, speech, and writing contests. Learn more about the winners and the contest!...

Celebrate Spring With First Stage's Production Of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL


by A.A. Cristi - March 06, 2024

Celebrate the arrival of spring with First Stage's entertaining production of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL. A fun-filled show perfect for the entire family....

First Stage to Present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL This Spring


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 06, 2024

First Stage will present DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL as the final production in their 2023/24 mainstage season. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Ground Breaking Date Set For Milwaukee Rep's New Associated Bank Theater Center


by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the official groundbreaking for the new Associated Bank Theater Center will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, just before the theater's annual Curtain Call Ball celebration. ...

Video: How Christine Sherrill Went From Middle School To Starring In MAMMA MIA!


by Joshua Wright - February 15, 2024

Christine Sherrill, a former 5th-grade teacher at St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will return to her home state as one of the stars in the hit musical Mamma Mia when the national touring production opens in Milwaukee next week. Watch in this video! ...

Milwaukee Rep Announces PRELUDE TO A KISS THE MUSICAL World Premiere and More for 2024/25 Season


by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached....

Past Shows

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
4/5 - 26/5/2024


Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, ...

19th Annual BASH


Join us at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 19th Annual BASH featuring an exclusive performance from Broadway star  Christopher Jackson , unique dinner stations celebrating ...

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical


THERE IS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.  An uplifting comeback story like no other, ...

Spamilton: An American Parody


Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit  Forbidden Broadway,  and performed by a versatile cast of eight,  Spamilton: An American Parody  ...

Direct from Las Vegas: Four by Four


  THE BEACH BOYS THE BEATLES THE BEE GEES MOTOWN Remember that incredible “feel good” music from days gone by? Experience it again, live, in ...

MOMIX: Alice


Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s ...

Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak


Four of the most brilliant minds in TV and movies come together to present the ground-breaking live theater experience  Permission to Speak . Fresh off ...

6th Annual César Chávez Birthday Celebration


This annual event focuses on educating our communities about the legacy of César E. Chávez, an unselfish advocate of social justice and respect for human ...

Hubbard Street Dance Company


For 46 years, Hubbard Street Dance Company has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance – bringing top choreographers and works to ...

Cirque Mechanics: Zephyr


Experience this breathtaking theatrical circus show that harnesses human power to generate an energetic acrobatic performance. Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics ...

ON YOUR FEET!


HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and ...


The 37th Annual Marcus Performing Arts Center Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, coordinated by the MLK Steering Committee, will be held on Sunday, ...

Videos


The Angel Next Door in Milwaukee, WI The Angel Next Door
Peninsula Players Theatre (7/10 - 7/28)
The Stranger in Milwaukee, WI The Stranger
Peninsula Players Theatre (9/4 - 10/20)
Mary's Wedding in Milwaukee, WI Mary's Wedding
Peninsula Players Theatre (8/21 - 9/1)
Wicked in Milwaukee, WI Wicked
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (7/30 - 8/17)
Beetlejuice in Milwaukee, WI Beetlejuice
Marcus Performing Arts Center (10/1 - 10/6)
Grease School Version in Milwaukee, WI Grease School Version
Sunset Playhouse (8/9 - 8/11)
Great American Songbook with Carolyn Wehner in Milwaukee, WI Great American Songbook with Carolyn Wehner
Sunset Playhouse (6/6 - 6/9)
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