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.
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.'
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 announced Suzanne Graff and Eva Breneman as directors for its 2026 summer season, running June 29 through August 22 in Baileys Harbor, WI.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will continue its inaugural season in the Associated Bank Theater Center with Mrs. Christie, a witty new play that blends mystery, memory, and the magic of storytelling.
The Echo Theater Company has revealed the winners of the company’s 2025 New Play Competition. Winners will receive cash prizes, meetings with Echo Theater creative teams, and more.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Frida…A Self Portrait, a vibrant, imaginative, and deeply human portrait of one of the world’s most iconic artists April 3 – May 17, 2026, in the Herro-Franke Studio.
