MILWAUKEE YOUTH ARTS CENTER

by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2024

First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present its final production of the 2023/24 season, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Learn how to purchase tickets....

by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2024

In a joint announcement today, First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) have announced that Milwaukee philanthropist Anthony Petullo has made a donation to both organizations in the amount of $3.5 million dollars....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 15, 2024

Milwaukee philanthropist Anthony Petullo has made a stunning to First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra in the amount of $3.5 million dollars....

by Blair Ingenthron - February 11, 2024

First Stage has announced the return of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S “WE ARE IN PLAY!”, a rollicking musical adventure written by Mo Willems (Book and Lyrics) and based on his award-winning Elephant & Piggie children's books. Learn more about the production here!...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2023

First Stage's 2023/24 Amplify Reading Series continues with a play reading of ESPERANZA RISING, adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios. Pay What You Choose event....

by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2023

First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present its first production of the 2023/24 season, Shakespeare's riveting play HENRY IV, PART 1....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 16, 2023

First Stage's Young Company presents Shakespeare's HENRY IV, PART 1, directed by Marcella Kearns. Witness the epic tale of power, honor, and rebellion in this riveting historical play....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2023

First Stage's 2023/24 Amplify Reading Series begins with a play reading of BIG CITY HARMONY by Ty Defoe. This series supports the development of new work, focusing on diverse voices....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2023

First Stage is presenting THE FORGOTTEN GIRL, a world premiere based on the award-winning book by India Hill Brownand adapted for the stage by accomplished playwright Idris Goodwin. Get a first look at photos below!...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2023

Discover the schedule for First Stage's sensory-friendly performances for the 2023/24 season. Enjoy family-friendly theater in a welcoming environment with adjusted sound and lighting, quiet areas, and more accommodations. Tickets are on sale now....