Betsy Corry

First Stage announces date for next year’s Make Believe Ball: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Milwaukee’s premier black-tie event for the entire family will be held at Baird Center

First Stage’s 30th Annual Make Believe Ball February 24

First Stage Announces New Managing Director Daniel Grambow

A Milwaukee native, Grambow brings his collaborative spirit and strategic administrative skills to lead the organization into its next chapter

First Stage Managing Director Betsy Corry to Retire Following 2022/23 Season

First Stage raises over $150,000 at 29th Annual Make Believe Ball

Managing Director Betsy Corry was also honored for her years of service at the event

First Stage Breaks Fundraising Record at Annual Wine Tasting & Dinner Event

UPAF Announces August Rally for Arts Education Fundraising Effort

Community will have the opportunity to directly support arts education programming.

Milwaukee’s First Stage Receives COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Award

First Stage Announces New HOPE Fund Special Relief Initiative

First Stage Announces Through Our Lens – A New Virtual Performance Series

-Featuring a New Membership program for the 2020/21 Season-

First Stage cancels all remaining performances for 2019/20 season

An urgent message regarding First Stage performance schedule due to COVID-19

Generous Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Grant will support First Stage Community Partnership Program

The grant will support First Stage’s Community Partnership Program this season.

Associated Bank and Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. to sponsor ELF – The Musical, First Stage’s holiday production

Based on the beloved 2003 holiday film, this Broadway holiday musical is sure to have everyone embracing their inner elf.

Marcus Center Reveals New Vision for Campus

Initial phase anticipated for completion for start of 2019/2020 50th Anniversary Season

First Stage to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

First Stage is one of the nation’s leading theaters for young people and families.

Bud and Sue Selig Announced as 2018 Wilson Center Eddy Recipients

MSO ACE Program Also Selected to Receive Fourth Annual Educational Excellence Award

The Story Of Wisconsin

First Stage has produced series of six plays about state's history, winning MANDI nod.

First Stage completes first successful run of holiday production in Chicago; over 27,000 tickets sold to new audiences.

First Stage successfully introduces its unique brand of theater for young audiences to families in Chicago and beyond.