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MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

929 N Water St
Milwaukee, WI 53413

MJ The Musical
MJ The Musical
27/5 - 1/6/2025


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around ...

Wicked
Wicked
30/7 - 17/8/2025


So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. ...



Disney's FROZEN and More Set for First Stage 2025-2026 Season


by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2025

First Stage has unveiled its  2025-2026 season, featuring seven productions designed for theater lovers of all ages, including GOOSEBUMPS: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM and more....

Video: Marcus' MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rehearse 'Brown Eyed Handsome Man'


by Michael Major - April 16, 2025

Rehearsals are heating up for Million Dollar Quartet! Get a sneak preview of the cast jamming out the Chuck Berry classic, “Brown Eyed Handsome Man.' Watch the new video now!...

ESPERANZA RISING Comes to First Stage in May


by Stephi Wild - March 31, 2025

First Stage will invite audiences to witness the world premiere of ESPERANZA RISING, a poetic tale of a young girl's triumph over adversity based on the popular book by Pam Muñoz Ryan.  ...

Video: News Anchor Breaks Into LES MISERABLES Performance While on Air


by Michael Major - March 21, 2025

This Milwaukee morning anchor knows a lot of Javert. While presenting the Marcus Performing Arts Center's upcoming slate of shows, anchor Mike Curkov burst into an impromptu performance of 'The Confrontation' from Les Misérables. See the video!...

Photos: DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO At First Stage


by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2025

Disney & Pixar’s FINDING NEMO, TYA is making a splash at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Todd Wehr Theater. Check out photos from the production!...

Video: Watch the Trailer For ROMEO & JULIET at Milwaukee Repertory Theater


by Michael Major - March 05, 2025

Watch a video trailer for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Milwaukee! See why Shakespeare’s beautiful classic “remains a love story for the ages” with a sneak peek of this “fascinating and highly accessible adaptation” that’s “stunning to watch.”...

Cast Set for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET At Milwaukee Rep


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the final show in its 2024/25 Season, the Tony Award-winning hit Million Dollar Quartet. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Joshua Henry Will Headline Marcus Performing Arts Center's 20th Annual BASH


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2025

The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present a special performance with Broadway star Joshua Henry, part of the 20th Annual BASH. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets....

FINDING NEMO to be Presented at First Stage in March


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 05, 2025

First Stage will present the beloved 2003 classic on stage: Disney & Pixar's FINDING NEMO, Theater for Young Audiences version. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Review: FIRST STAGE's Empowering New Musical EMILY SONG & THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT


by Kelsey Lawler - February 04, 2025

Emily Song is a supernatural coming-of-age story in the vein of Percy Jackson. On her 12th birthday, Emily (Ginger Mai Foster) discovers she’s a music mage and her voice is her superpower. When the villainous Queen of the Night (Sara Zapiain) kidnaps Emily’s dad (David Lee) and best friend Layla (An...

Past Shows

Annie
Annie
25/4 - 27/4/2025


Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly ...

RIDE THE CYCLONE
RIDE THE CYCLONE
28/3 - 13/4/2025


FIRST STAGE PRESENTS: RIDE THE CYCLONE   Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell and originally produced by Kevin McCollum and Morris ...

FINDING NEMO
FINDING NEMO
8/3 - 6/4/2025


FIRST STAGE PRESENTS: FINDING NEMO   Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds & directed by ...

A Beautiful Noise: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL


THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON  Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself,  A BEAUTIFUL ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
25/2 - 2/3/2025


The New York Times  calls it “the best musical of this century.”  The Washington Post  says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your ...

EMILY SONG AND THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT


FIRST STAGE PRESENTS: EMILY SONG AND THE QUEEN OF NIGHT   Based on the book ‘Emily Song and The Queen of Night’ by Marcus Yi.  ...

Chicago
Chicago
14/1 - 19/1/2025


CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping ...

ELF The Musical
ELF The Musical
26/11 - 1/12/2024


ELF The Musical  is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is ...

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
1/10 - 6/10/2024


BEETLEJUICE He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Milwaukee.  It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious ...

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
4/5 - 26/5/2024


Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, ...

19th Annual BASH


Join us at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 19th Annual BASH featuring an exclusive performance from Broadway star  Christopher Jackson , unique dinner stations celebrating ...

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical


THERE IS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.  An uplifting comeback story like no other, ...

Spamilton: An American Parody


Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit  Forbidden Broadway,  and performed by a versatile cast of eight,  Spamilton: An American Parody  ...

Direct from Las Vegas: Four by Four


  THE BEACH BOYS THE BEATLES THE BEE GEES MOTOWN Remember that incredible “feel good” music from days gone by? Experience it again, live, in ...

MOMIX: Alice


Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s ...

Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak


Four of the most brilliant minds in TV and movies come together to present the ground-breaking live theater experience  Permission to Speak . Fresh off ...

6th Annual César Chávez Birthday Celebration


This annual event focuses on educating our communities about the legacy of César E. Chávez, an unselfish advocate of social justice and respect for human ...

Hubbard Street Dance Company


For 46 years, Hubbard Street Dance Company has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance – bringing top choreographers and works to ...

Cirque Mechanics: Zephyr


Experience this breathtaking theatrical circus show that harnesses human power to generate an energetic acrobatic performance. Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics ...

ON YOUR FEET!


HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and ...


The 37th Annual Marcus Performing Arts Center Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, coordinated by the MLK Steering Committee, will be held on Sunday, ...

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