The latest news on live theater in Milwaukee from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed that McNeal, the Midwest premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar’s newest play, has officially become the best‑selling production in the history of the newly named Herro‑Franke Studio Theater.
Skylight Music Theatre announced its 67th season, featuring a lineup that underscores the transformative power of music theatre.
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
Dirigo Theatre Company, a new nonprofit organization in Plymouth, Wisconsin, will present THE HUMANS, a Tony Award-winning play by Stephen Karam, on March 27-28, 2026.
Voting is now open for the third 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
In McNeal, Jacob McNeal (Peter Bradbury) is a successful and arrogant novelist who flies too close to the sun of Artificial Intelligence when he experiences the very human struggles of his mental and physical health, his addictions, and his relationships.
Skylight Music Theatre announced the cast and creative team for the professional world premiere of A ROCKIN’ MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, set to open in 2026.
Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast, musicians, and creative team for the professional world premiere production of A ROCKIN’ Midsummer Night’s Dream, conceived and directed by Artistic Director Michael Unger.
Forte Theatre Company is bringing the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! to the stage this spring, running April 11–19.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a series of performances and workshops in New York City and across the United States, starting March 2026.
RG Productions and Theatre Gigante have come together in an historic collaboration for the world premiere of 'Sparrows Fall' written and directed by Richard Gustin in conjunction with World Premiere Wisconsin.
Next Act Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the U.
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
Voting is now open for the second 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 B
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed a major new commission: Evicted, a stage adaptation by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and Maya Moverman.
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the 2026/27 Johnson Financial Group Broadway season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows in Milwaukee.
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nosta
The Piano Lesson marks The Milwaukee Rep’s ninth production in Wilson’s American Century Cycle.
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater is inviting Agatha Christie fans to step into a world of intrigue and unforgettable storytelling at Milwaukee Rep’s Agatha Christie Festival, a citywide celebration of Agatha Christie and her enduring legacy.
Watch rehearsal video of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW at Milwaukee Rep, running March 6 through April 26 in the Stackner Cabaret.
Watch the first look video of MCNEAL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, directed by Mark Clements and running February 10 through March 22, 2026.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
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Mamma Mia! Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (9/22-9/27) |
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"Instructions for a Séance" Milwaukee Repertory Theater (10/06-11/08) |
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At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen Next Act Theatre (4/21-5/09) |
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"A Christmas Carol" Pabst Theater (12/02-12/24) |
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Firebringer Sixth Street Theatre (9/25-10/18) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (2/02-2/07) |
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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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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Racine Theatre Guild (12/11-12/20) |
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Skylight Music Theatre (3/12-3/28) |
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets In Concert Riverside Theater (12/05-12/05) |
