Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Industry Pro Newsletter: The Tony Effect: Analyzing Post-Awards Ticket Data
by Alex Freeman - Jun 8, 2026

Following the 79th Annual Tony Awards, this coverage examines the immediate impact of Broadway's biggest night, including data-driven insights into post-ceremony ticket sales and a recap of key event moments. Outside New York, the industry continues to navigate significant organizational shifts, featuring new leadership appointments at the Berkeley and Nottingham Playhouses and strategic developments at the Kennedy Center and Norwich Theatre, alongside reports of major financial milestones at Hartford Stage and the Overture Center.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026

On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.

Review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Keith Gray-Dozal - May 30, 2026

What did our critic think of REVIEW: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE AT MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER at Milwaukee Repertory Theater?

Industry Pro Newsletter: Doomsday for the American Theater? Not in Milwaukee
by Alex Freeman - May 26, 2026

On the business side, ATG Entertainment is reportedly being prepared for a possible sale by its private equity owner, while Pittsburgh Public Theater terminated its staff ahead of its merger with Pittsburgh CLO — two stories that speak to the consolidation and financial pressures reshaping the industry. Against that backdrop, Milwaukee Repertory Theater stands out as a striking counterexample: the company has nearly doubled its operating budget since 2020, opened a landmark $80 million theater complex, and is expanding its season to 13 productions, fueled by a philosophy of investing in artists and audiences rather than contracting.

Doomsday for American Theater? Not at Milwaukee Rep, Where the Budget Just Doubled.
by Joshua Wright - May 26, 2026

Executive Director Chad Bauman on Milwaukee Rep's expansion, new play development, and why he sees this moment in American theater as 'a call to purpose.'

Video: Watch a Preview of MRS. CHRISTIE
by Michael Major - May 8, 2026

​​​​​​​Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released a new trailer video for MRS. CHRISTIE, Heidi Armbruster's effervescent new comedy now playing through May 10, 2026 at the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater.

True Colors Theatre Announces Finalists for Fifth Anniversary Next Narrative® Monologue Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

True Colors Theatre Company announced finalists for the fifth anniversary of its Next Narrative® Monologue Competition, which draws high school students nationwide to compete for more than $16,000 in scholarship prizes.

FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT Becomes the Best‑Selling Show in Milwaukee Rep’s Studio Theater History
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Frida … A Self Portrait, written and performed by Vanessa Severo, has officially become the best‑selling production in the history of the Herro‑Franke Studio Theater, surpassing the record set earlier this season by Ayad Akhtar’s McNeal.

Video: First Look at AUGUST WILSON'S THE PIANO LESSON at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2026

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has released first look footage of AUGUST WILSON'S THE PIANO LESSON, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama now playing through May 3, 2026 at Moe and Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre, in a co-production with Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

Video: First Look at MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Apr 23, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released first look footage of MRS. CHRISTIE, Heidi Armbruster's effervescent new comedy now playing through May 10, 2026 at the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater, in a co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is closing out its inaugural season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None in the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater.

Emily Trask Named Artistic Director of Renaissance Theaterworks
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026

Renaissance Theaterworks announced Emily Trask as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Suzan Fete after her 33-year tenure. Trask, a Wisconsin native, joins from Pacific Conservatory Theatre.

Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Sofia Ascorbe - Apr 17, 2026

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 Artemis II space crew’s successful and safe return to Earth off the coast of California. ukee Repertory Theater?

Video: First Look at FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released first look footage of FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT, Vanessa Severo's acclaimed solo play now playing through May 17, 2026 at the Herro-Franke Studio Theater.

Video: Watch the Cast of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Perform 'Handful of Keys' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Apr 15, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released footage of the cast of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW performing 'Handful of Keys,' from their current production now playing through April 26, 2026 at the Stackner Cabaret.

Door Shakespeare Unveils Directors for 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

Door Shakespeare announced Suzanne Graff and Eva Breneman as directors for its 2026 summer season, running June 29 through August 22 in Baileys Harbor, WI.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has released rehearsal footage of George & Gracie: A Love Story, the World Premiere of Tami Workentin's new play now running through June 14, 2026 at the Stackner Cabaret.

Video: The Cast Of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ At Milwaukee Rep Performs 'T'ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

A new performance video offers a look at the cast of Ain't Misbehavin' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater as they perform “T’Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do,” one of the signature songs celebrating the music of Fats Waller.

GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY World Premiere to be Presented at Milwaukee Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present the World Premiere of George & Gracie: A Love Story by Tami Workentin May 1 – June 14, 2026, in the Stackner Cabaret.

Video: 'Honeysuckle Rose' from AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Mar 24, 2026

Watch Honeysuckle Rose from AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, running March 6–April 26, 2026.