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Lisa Howard and Dylan Bradford Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.

Full Cast Set for WAITRESS 10th Anniversary North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Broadway musical Waitress, featuring a score by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, has revealed the full cast for its 2026–27 North American Tour.

Jersey Boys 20th Anniversary Tour Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026

Jersey Boys reveals its full 20th Anniversary tour cast, kicking off in Syracuse before hitting Chicago, Denver, LA, San Francisco and more.

Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October. Learn more about the upcoming tour here!

WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities. See the full schedule of dates.

Marcus Center Reveals Rainbow Summer 2026 Artist Line-up And Interactive Art Installation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the return of Rainbow Summer, a free six-night music and art festival on Milwaukee's South Lawn, featuring live performances, family activities, and more.

Eva Noblezada To Perform At Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 21st Annual Broadway BASH Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

Two-time Tony-nominated, GRAMMY-winning performer Eva Noblezada will headline the Marcus Performing Arts Center's 21st Annual Broadway BASH in Milwaukee, with proceeds supporting MPAC's education and community engagement programs.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Welcomes Executive Chef Brian Frakes
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

The Marcus Performing Arts Center announced Brian Frakes as its new Executive Chef. Frakes brings 15 years at the Pfister Hotel and a 2015 Wisconsin Restaurant Association Chef of the Year award to the Milwaukee venue.

THE OUTSIDERS, BEETLEJUICE, and More Set For Marcus Performing Arts Center 2026/27 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the 2026/27 Johnson Financial Group Broadway season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows in Milwaukee. Learn more here!

FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026

The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.

Tickets for SPAMALOT at Marcus Performing Arts Center Available Friday
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced today that single tickets for the North American Tour of SPAMALOT, the outrageous and irreverent award-winning Broadway hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Tickets For THE WIZ Go On Sale Tomorrow At The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Tickets for the Milwaukee engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale November 14 at 10 a.m. ahead of the production’s one-week run at the Marcus Performing Arts Center from March 24–29, 2026.

Tickets For HADESTOWN in Milwaukee on Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return by popular demand to the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee for three performances only and we've got all the details on how to get the best priced tickets. .

Tickets For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

​Marcus Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will go on sale to the public on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m.

RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2025

RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance  phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026. Launching in Sarasota,  Florida, the new show, RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, will play in 67 American cities from January to June 2026.  

Tickets For HAMILTON at MPAC On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

 Producer Jeffrey Seller and Marcus Performing Arts Center have announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, September 10.

Review: Rejoicify! WICKED is Back in Milwaukee
by Kelsey Lawler - Aug 4, 2025

Now is your chance to see WICKED on stage, Milwaukee. To revisit an old favorite. To get jazzed before the release of 'Wicked: For Good'—and get to know the source material. If you enjoy the movie but are new to Broadway, let this be your gateway.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Comes to the Marcus Performing Arts Center in November 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

Marcus Performing Arts Center will present Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances from November 25 – 30, 2025 as part of the 2025/26 Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center Season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Tax Credit Nears End & NYT Critic Shakeup
by Alex Freeman - Jul 21, 2025

This week, we see a mix of challenges and innovative responses shaping the industry, from the impending depletion of New York's Broadway Tax Credit and ongoing financial struggles in regional theaters, to exciting new programs like MTI's Broadway Senior Series celebrating older adult performers. We also cover significant shifts in critical roles at The New York Times and the highly anticipated reopening of the historic Cherry Lane Theatre, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of the theatrical landscape both locally and globally.

LES MISÉRABLES Tickets On Sale This Friday at Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

LES MISÉRABLES, the Tony Award-winning musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, will return to Milwaukee’s Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) this fall as part of the 2025/26 Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center Season.