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.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed that McNeal, the Midwest premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar’s newest play, has officially become the best‑selling production in the history of the newly named Herro‑Franke Studio Theater.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed a major new commission: Evicted, a stage adaptation by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and Maya Moverman.
Watch the first look video of MCNEAL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, directed by Mark Clements and running February 10 through March 22, 2026.
Milwaukee Rep has released first-look photos of the newly opened Herro-Franke Studio Theater and its inaugural production, MCNEAL by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has unveiled its 2026/27 Season—its second full season in the state‑of‑the‑art Associated Bank Theater Center. The new season showcases a mix of Broadway hits, world premieres, intimate new works, and more.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will introduce a series of new commissions and premieres as part of its expanded John D. Lewis New Play Development Program, supported by a significant $1 million donation.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has completed the Associated Bank Theater Center Phase II construction with the grand opening of the reimagined Herro-Franke Studio Theater, featuring Ayad Akhtar's McNeal.
Let the 50th Anniversary Company of A Christmas Carol at Milwaukee Rep get you into the holiday spirit with festive carols like 'Deck the Halls' and 'Come All Ye Faithful' at the historic Pabst Theater. Watch the video!
Let the 50th Anniversary Company of A Christmas Carol at Milwaukee Rep get you into the holiday spirit with festive carols like 'Joy to the World' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' at the historic Pabst Theater.
A Christmas Carol celebrates its 50th anniversary through December 24, 2025, in the historic Pabst Theater, making it the second longest professional production of A Christmas Carol in the United States. Check out video highlights of the production.
Though the Milwaukee Rep is presenting its 50th season of 'A Christmas Carol,' this year, the current production has the freshness and energy of a debut. Returning as Scrooge, Matt Daniels brings back his nimble physicality and vocals, making Dickens familiar words full of surprises. Whether grumpy or giddy, this Scrooge is an energetic sight to behold.
Come From Away, the Tony Award-winning musical and inaugural production in Milwaukee Rep’s new Associated Bank Theater Center, has now become the all-time best-selling show in Milwaukee Rep history.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol will celebrate its’ 50th Anniversary this holiday season, playing to over 1.7 million people, making it Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition.
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the historic Pabst Theater, making it the second longest professional production of A Christmas Carol in the United States.
Feel the beat, the power, and the unstoppable rhythm of the incredible opening number, “Welcome to the Rock,” as the Come From Away cast lights up the rehearsal room at Milwaukee Rep.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater opened its new Associated Bank Theater Center on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with a grand opening ribbon cutting and a sold-out gala performance by Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will unveil its newly rebuilt home next month, following an $80 million renovation project that has transformed the historic Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater into the Associated Bank Theater Center.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will kick off its 2025/26 Inaugural Season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with Come From Away. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the historic Pabst Theater, making it the second longest professional production of A Christmas Carol in the United States.
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