Milwaukee, WI Theatre Newsroom

RIP — A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH at Next Act Theatre, combines comedy, compassion and clever songs.

Nō Studios, a hub for the creative arts in downtown Milwaukee, has announced the return of Dance Fest on Saturday, August 3rd.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.

Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will return for the 49th Anniversary, November 26 - December 24, 2024.

Milwaukee Rep has announced five newly elected Board Trustees to serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2024. 

Robert Grede, who grew up in Elm Grove, has written a play, RIP – A Musical Comedy of Life & Death, that premieres in Milwaukee this July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Discover the full schedule for the 2024 MKE Black Theatre Festival, running from August 7-25. Celebrate Black arts and culture with a variety of performances and events throughout Milwaukee.

The Squirrel Nut Zippers will bring their holiday tour, 'An Evening with the Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour,' to cities nationwide from December 5 to December 22, featuring festive favorites and classic hits.

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.

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.

Peninsula Players Theatre receives grants from the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Shubert Foundation to support its 2024 season, enhancing its commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement.

Preview the song 'Cold Feet' from the World Premiere of 'Prelude to a Kiss a musical,' coming to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield as part of Milwaukee Rep's 2024/25 Season. 

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! at National Tour At Marcus Center? Are you a millennial who listened to “Elephant Love Medley” on repeat? Then this perspective is for you. But quickly, for those who need some background: Moulin Rouge! is the tragic love story of a poor writer, Christian, and the Moulin Rouge’s star burlesque performer, Satine.

A Milwaukee high school student has won first place at the Next Narrative Monologue Competition, showcasing their talent and dedication in the performing arts. Learn more about the competition!

First Stage concludes its 2023/24 season with an exciting,  truly inventive production of ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play by award-winning playwright and frequent First Stage collaborator Finegan Kruckemeyer. See photos from the show.

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.

Get a first look at Milwaukee Rep's production of Nina Simone: Four Women in this all-new video.

First Stage concludes its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play by award-winning playwright and frequent First Stage collaborator Finegan Kruckemeyer.

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.

Before construction begins on Milwaukee Rep’s new Associated Bank Theater Center, the theater is holding its largest Prop & Costume Sale to date. Learn how to take part!

First Stage will conclude its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND, a unique interactive play by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Renaissance Theaterworks presents the tenth annual Br!NK! New Play Festival on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Baumgartner Center for Dance.

First Stage’s Young Company, the Theater Academy’s award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, is presenting its final production of the 2023/24 season, Henry Miller’s brilliant adaptation of Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Check out production photos here!

NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Milwaukee Rep is as powerful as the women it represents.