Rainbow Summer is an outdoor programming series at the Marcus Performing Arts Center running July 14 through July 19. Activities scheduled for July 17 through July 19 were canceled due to hazardous air conditions reported by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Cast and Creative Team for Rainbow Summer at Marcus Performing Arts Center
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Leah Thomas
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News About Rainbow Summer at Marcus Performing Arts Center
MPAC to Reschedule America 250 & Veterans Recognition Day Celebration
August 19, 2026 The Marcus Performing Arts Center will hold its America 250 & Veterans Recognition Day outdoors on the Peck Pavilion and South Lawn, honoring veteran performing artists and community remembrance.
RAINBOW SUMMER FESTIVAL Outdoor Events Canceled at Marcus Center Due to Hazardous Air
July 17, 2026 The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee canceled outdoor Rainbow Summer Festival programming due to hazardous air conditions reported by the Wisconsin DNR. Indoor performances, continue as scheduled.
Marcus Center Reveals Rainbow Summer 2026 Artist Line-up And Interactive Art Installation
June 05, 2026 The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the return of Rainbow Summer, a free six-night music and art festival on Milwaukee's South Lawn, featuring live performances, family activities, and more.
RAINBOW SUMMER: HIGHLIGHT Featuring Elysian Arcs Coming to Marcus Performing Arts Center This Summer
April 24, 2024 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.
Artist Lineup Revealed For Rainbow Summer HIGHLIGHT Featuring Evanescent
June 26, 2023 Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announce five nights of free live music as part of Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring Evanescent, taking place July 18-22. Alongside the highly anticipated art installation, “Evanescent” by Atelier Sisu, each night will feature performances by regional artists, food trucks, activities, and more.
Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT Featuring Evanescent Comes to Marcus Performing Arts Center This Summer
May 17, 2023 Downtown Milwaukee will welcome a new immersive public art installation to the Marcus Performing Arts Center Outdoor Grounds in July 2023 with the return of Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring Evanescent.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Marcus Performing Arts Center?
Happy Together Tour (09/03/26-09/03/26)
Madeleine Peyroux (09/13/26-09/13/26)
2nd Annual Native Heritage Celebration (09/18/26-09/18/26)
Mamma Mia! (09/22/26-09/27/26)
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure (10/30/26-10/30/26)
Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas (12/19/26-12/19/26)
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical (12/26/26-12/30/26)
43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration (01/18/27-01/18/27)
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, de Amalia Hernandez (03/27/27-03/27/27)
Dirty Dozen Brass Band (05/21/27-05/21/27)
Madeleine Peyroux (09/13/26-09/13/26)
2nd Annual Native Heritage Celebration (09/18/26-09/18/26)
Mamma Mia! (09/22/26-09/27/26)
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure (10/30/26-10/30/26)
Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas (12/19/26-12/19/26)
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical (12/26/26-12/30/26)
43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration (01/18/27-01/18/27)
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, de Amalia Hernandez (03/27/27-03/27/27)
Dirty Dozen Brass Band (05/21/27-05/21/27)
What shows have played recently at Marcus Performing Arts Center?
Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra (08/30/26-08/30/26)
Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic (08/30/26-08/30/26)
Hispanic Heritage Celebration (07/30/26-07/30/26)
Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration (07/30/26-07/30/26)
Monty Python's Spamalot (07/17/26-07/17/26)
Shrek– The Musical (03/22/24-03/23/24)
Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic (08/30/26-08/30/26)
Hispanic Heritage Celebration (07/30/26-07/30/26)
Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration (07/30/26-07/30/26)
Monty Python's Spamalot (07/17/26-07/17/26)
Shrek– The Musical (03/22/24-03/23/24)
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Red Days Pink's Accessible Theater House (9/11-9/19) |
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Angel Street (Gaslight) Racine Theatre Guild (10/30-11/15) |
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"Footloose the Musical" Milwaukee Repertory Theater (9/22-11/01) |
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DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! First Stage (11/21-12/27) |
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Hana's Suitcase Racine Theatre Guild (4/09-4/18) |
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THE SNOW First Stage (2/12-2/21) |
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The Cottage Racine Theatre Guild (2/26-3/14) |
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Skylight Renaissance Theataerworks (3/21-4/11) |
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Come From Away Racine Theatre Guild (5/21-6/06) |
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Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights Wisconsin Classic Stage (10/30-11/08) |