Milwaukee, WI — Plays
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Trayf
This funny, heartwarming road-trip bromance following two Orthodox Jewish teens is an ode to the turbulence of youth and the friends that see us through.
"Instructions for a Séance"
Step into an unforgettable adventure of mystery, mischief, and messy humanity. Katie Bender transforms the theater into an intimate DIY séance, daring to summon the spirit of Houdini—and maybe wrestle with the chaos of her own life along the way. Equal parts hilarious, haunting...
Great White Throne
A darkly comic examination of power and inheritance, following a pastor’s wife as she collides with the limits, expectations, and hypocrisies of public ministry. In her darkest hour, she comes face to face with the last person she wants to see, igniting a reckoning with faith...
AUDITIONS - The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong AUDITIONS; November 16 & 17, 2026 Rehearsals: Monday-Friday 7-10PM Director: Brian Zelinski Stage Manager: Jan Szczepanski All people auditioning will need to complete an audition form and bring it to the audition. CLICK HERE TO PRINT YOUR AUDITION FORM...
EVERYBODY
YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman , casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and the meaning of it all.
Heist
A high-stakes, twist-filled crime caper full of secrets, clever surprises and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Who will pull off the ultimate score?
The Boys from Baraboo
"Step right up!" for the rise and fall of the Ringling Brothers in a tale that’s equal parts vaudeville revue and prestige drama.
"A Christmas Carol"
One night. Three spirits. A chance at redemption. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey that reminds us all of the power of generosity, connection and hope. Featuring Matt Daniels as Scrooge, Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol sparkles with festive music, breathtaking...
God of Carnage
A civilized discussion about a playground encounter concerning their sons unravels into feral chaos between two pairs of parents in a brilliant and biting comedy of manners without manners. Navigating the most dangerous place on earth – parenthood – civility crumbles and secrets...
"John Proctor is the Villain"
Broadway smash hit and seven-time 2025 Tony Award nominee John Proctor Is the Villain is a sharp, provocative reexamination of morality and consequence. Set in a modern high school classroom, students collide over truth, power, and whose voices actually get heard. Funny...
THE SNOW
ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB By Finegan Kruckemeyer When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family.
In the Next Room or the vibrator play
Victorian manners meet self-discovery in this smart, classy and electrifying comedy about longing, intimacy and what it truly means to love someone.
The Cottage
As sun streams through the windows of a countryside cottage, Sylvia and Beau are basking in the glow of their annual romantic rendezvous. That is until Sylvia reveals that she has decided to expose their affair to both her husband and her lover’s wife. In a modern nod to Noël...
TWELFTH NIGHT
YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.
"The Cherry Tortured"
Milwaukee Rep favorite Aaron Posner ( The Chosen ) returns for the World Premiere of his gloriously funny, brilliantly sharp reimagining of Chekhov’s masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard . Set in modern day Door County, one unforgettable family fights for love, legacy, and tradition...
Skylight
A late-night reunion between former lovers erupts into a fierce debate about love, class, and power, asking what we owe each other when comfort is no longer enough.
Hana's Suitcase
When a group of students study a tattered suitcase from the Holocaust, they find three things written on its side: “Hanna Brady,” “May 16, 1931,” and “Waisenkind,” meaning orphan. Left with countless questions, their teacher begins a worldwide search to find out who Hana was...
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
Step through the wardrobe and discover the fantastical world of Narnia like never before! In this imaginative adaptation, Peter and Lucy return to the room where their adventure began — reminding us that even the smallest among us can change the world.
"Somewhere"
From Tony Award–winning playwright Matthew Lopez comes Somewhere , a tender and riveting portrait of a tight-knit Puerto Rican family in 1959 New York City. Set against the excitement and energy of Broadway’s West Side Story , the Candelaria siblings chase their dreams of...
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen
The whirlwind story of a pair of drag queens, exploring identity and illness while unapologetically celebrating Black, queer life with all its sorrows and joys.
Latest Milwaukee, WI Reviews
Review: FOOTLOOSE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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Review: GYPSY at Skylight Music Theatre
For me, there are certain musicals that become inseparable from the memories we associate with them. Gypsy: A Musical Fable is one of those shows. Skylight Music Theatre's production of Gypsy at the Cabot Theatre, does exactly that — led by a remarkable Janet Metz as Rose.…
Review: MAYBE WE'LL FLY at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Throughout her life Wisconsin folk/outsider artist Mary Nohl created her art from found treasures and a love of nature. In “Maybe We’ll Fly,’” Wisconsin playwright Marie Kohler created her art from a lifetime of Nohl’s memories.…
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Marcus Performing Arts Center
There is something wonderfully comforting about returning to Mamma Mia! You know the songs. You know the story. You probably even know exactly when you are going to laugh. But when the right cast comes together, none of that familiarity matters. Instead, it feels a little like reconnecting with old …
Review: 'THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND: THE SONGS OF KANDER & EBB' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
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Review: GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Rep
Actor/writer Tami Workentin wrote the play (her first) for herself and her real life husband, James Pickering. The jokes (with a bit of music and history thrown in) can fast and furious,. You could almost hear the rim shot.…
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Heidi Armbruster brings heart and humor of real-life mystery of “Mrs. Christie.” Agatha Christie created more than 80 mysteries over her legendary career, but only one didn’t come with a solution. It’s the one she created when she disappeared for 11 days in 1926. Christie never explained her…
Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
What did our critic think of FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at MilwaaOn a cold April evening, I headed to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater to see FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT with my partner and both of my parents who were visiting from out of town. Moments earlier, we had just collectively witnessed live the Ar…
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AUDITIONS - The Play That Goes Wrong Sunset Playhouse (11/16-11/17) |
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"A Christmas Carol" Pabst Theater (12/02-12/24) |
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"MKE MVP" Milwaukee Repertory Theater (1/16-2/28) |
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The Cottage Racine Theatre Guild (2/26-3/14) |
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"Footloose the Musical" Milwaukee Repertory Theater (9/22-11/01) |
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Weird Al Yankovic at Fiserv Forum Fiserv Forum (10/17-10/17) |
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Little Shop of Horrors Sprague Theater (10/02-10/11) |
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Angel Street (Gaslight) Racine Theatre Guild (10/30-11/15) |
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Trayf Next Act Theatre (9/16-10/04) |
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Racine Theatre Guild (12/11-12/20) |
