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At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen at Next Act Theatre
Dates: 21/04/2027- 09/05/2027
📍 Theatre: Next Act Theatre
255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 4142780765
Tickets: $20-50
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Courtney Berringers would like to welcome you to her wake! But—make no mistake—this ain’t your grandma’s funeral. From African Gods and Goddesses to Judy Garland and Whitney Houston, AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN uses legends, icons, camp and drama to tell the story of a pair of drag queens living (and dying) in rural Georgia in 2004. Terry Guest’s whirlwind play explores identity and illness while unapologetically celebrating Black, queer life with all of its sorrows and joys. Come party at the wake—bring your own heels!
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen at Next Act Theatre Schedule
Thursday, April 22 – 7:30 p.m. – Preview
Friday, April 23 – 7:30 p.m. – Opening
Saturday, April 24 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 25 – 2:00 p.m. – Pre-Show Personal Preview; Post-Show Talkback
Wednesday, April 28 – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 28 – 7:30 p.m. – Open Captioned
Thursday, April 29 – 7:30 p.m. – Post-Show Talkback
Friday, April 30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 1 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 2 – 2:00 p.m. – Pre-Show Personal Preview; Post-Show Talkback
Monday, May 3 – 7:30 p.m. – Pay What You Can
Wednesday, May 5 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 – 7:30 p.m. – American Sign Language Interpreted; Post-Show Talkback
Friday, May 7 – 7:30 p.m. – Pre-Show Touch Tour; Audio Described
Saturday, May 8 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 – 2:00 p.m.
Cast and Creative Team for At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen at Next Act Theatre
Creative Team
Dee Dee Batteast
Director
Noele Stollmack
Lighting Designer
Anthony Sirk
Costume Designer
Willow James
Sound Designer
Bianca Gonzalez
Properties Designer
Beck Trumbull
Stage Manager
News About At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen at Next Act Theatre
Next Act Theatre Promotes Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director
July 06, 2026 Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.
TRAYF and More Set for Next Act Theatre 2026-27 Season
February 10, 2026 Next Act Theatre has announced its 2026–27 season, featuring a world premiere, two Wisconsin premieres, and a contemporary play returning to Milwaukee. The lineup includes works by Lindsay Joelle, Heidi Armbruster, Sarah Ruhl, and Terry Guest.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Next Act Theatre?
Trayf (09/16/26-10/04/26)
The Boys from Baraboo (12/02/26-12/20/26)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play (02/17/27-03/07/27)
The Boys from Baraboo (12/02/26-12/20/26)
In the Next Room or the vibrator play (02/17/27-03/07/27)
Where is Next Act Theatre located?
Next Act Theatre is at 255 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Milwaukee, WI.
What shows have played recently at Next Act Theatre?
small, easy, simple good: The Interview Project (08/01/26-08/01/26)
Dinner with the Duchess (04/22/26-05/17/26)
Artistic Legacy: An Evening of Classical Music and Conversation (04/07/26-04/07/26)
Swing State (02/11/26-03/08/26)
Trayf - Staged Reading (12/15/25-12/15/25)
Boswell (11/19/25-12/14/25)
Sanctuary City (09/10/25-10/05/25)
The Wedding Singer (07/31/25-08/10/25)
Dinner with the Duchess (04/22/26-05/17/26)
Artistic Legacy: An Evening of Classical Music and Conversation (04/07/26-04/07/26)
Swing State (02/11/26-03/08/26)
Trayf - Staged Reading (12/15/25-12/15/25)
Boswell (11/19/25-12/14/25)
Sanctuary City (09/10/25-10/05/25)
The Wedding Singer (07/31/25-08/10/25)
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