Milwaukee Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Milwaukee from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
INTO THE WOODS To Be Presented By Lakeland Players At Sprague Theater
Lakeland Players Ltd will present Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS at the Historic Sprague Theater in Elkhorn, WI, directed by Pamela Beck-Danovich.
FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT Becomes the Best‑Selling Show in Milwaukee Rep’s Studio Theater History
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Frida … A Self Portrait, written and performed by Vanessa Severo, has officially become the best‑selling production in the history of the Herro‑Franke Studio Theater, surpassing the record set earlier this season by Ayad Akhtar’s McNeal.
Video: First Look at MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released first look footage of MRS.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is closing out its inaugural season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater.
Emily Trask Named Artistic Director of Renaissance Theaterworks
Renaissance Theaterworks announced Emily Trask as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Suzan Fete after her 33-year tenure.
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Heidi Armbruster brings heart and humor of real-life mystery of “Mrs.
Door Shakespeare to Offer Pre-Show Picnics With Summer Productions
Door Shakespeare will offer pre-show picnic experiences alongside its summer productions in Baileys Harbor.
Photos: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM At Skylight Music Theatre
Skylight Music Theatre is now presenting the world premiere of A ROCKIN’ MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, onstage through April 26 as the company closes its 66th season.
Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
What did our critic think of FRIDA.
REVIEW: SPARROWS FALL At RG Productions & Theatre Gigante
RG Productions and Theatre Gigante have come together in a historic collaboration for the world premiere of Sparrows Fall, written and directed by Richard Gustin in conjunction with World Premiere Wisconsin.
Video: First Look at FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released first look footage of FRIDA.
Video: Watch the Cast of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Perform 'Handful of Keys' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released footage of the cast of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW performing 'Handful of Keys,' from their current production now playing through April 26, 2026 at the Stackner Cabaret.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre
What did our critic think of A ROCKIN' MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Skylight Music Theatre?
Door Shakespeare Unveils Directors for 2026 Summer Season
Door Shakespeare announced Suzanne Graff and Eva Breneman as directors for its 2026 summer season, running June 29 through August 22 in Baileys Harbor, WI.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released rehearsal footage of George & Gracie: A Love Story, the World Premiere of Tami Workentin's new play now running through June 14, 2026 at the Stackner Cabaret.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Marcus Performing Arts Center Welcomes Executive Chef Brian Frakes
The Marcus Performing Arts Center announced Brian Frakes as its new Executive Chef.
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Video: The Cast Of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ At Milwaukee Rep Performs 'T'ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do'
A new performance video offers a look at the cast of Ain't Misbehavin' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater as they perform “T’Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do,” one of the signature songs celebrating the music of Fats Waller.
GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT Tour Coming to Cities Nationwide This Fall
Ghostbusters in Concert, a live concert experience of the classic film, is coming to performing arts centers with live orchestras across the country this fall, with stops in Seattle, Las Vegas, New York, and more.
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Hana's Suitcase Racine Theatre Guild (4/09-4/18) |
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Great White Throne Renaissance Theataerworks (10/18-11/08) |
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"Instructions for a Séance" Milwaukee Repertory Theater (10/06-11/08) |
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Firebringer Sixth Street Theatre (9/25-10/18) |
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Heist Milwaukee Repertory Theater (11/17-12/20) |
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Tony Award Nominated: Rock of Ages Skylight Music Theatre (4/16-5/02) |
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BIG: THE MUSICAL Skylight Music Theatre (11/13-12/27) |
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"JP Coletta’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Piano Man" Stackner Cabaret, Associate Bank Theater Center (11/06-1/03) |
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"The World Goes ‘Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb" Milwaukee Repertory Theater (9/11-11/01) |
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Tony Award-Winning: Dear Evan Hansen Skylight Music Theatre (1/22-2/07) |