The full list of reviews
Messiah, Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, Rudolph, Cudahy Caroler -- seen 'em all. Read TCD's reviews before you go.
The holidays are a busy time, so we’ve made it easier to find out which of Milwaukee’s many holiday offerings are up your alley by compiling all the reviews we’ve done into this handy guide.
Just click on the link to get the TCD review, which in turn has links to ticketing and further information. Shows and concerts make the season brighter, so get up and go. We’ll add to the list as the final holiday-themed shows come in.

The Marcus Center: The Second City Dysfunctional Holiday Revue, through Dec. 16
The Alchemist Theatre: A Kick in the Dickens, through Dec. 22
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Handel’s Messiah, through Dec. 23.

Milwaukee Rep: A Christmas Carol, through Dec. 24
Milwaukee Ballet: The Nutcracker, through Dec. 26
At Carte Blanche Studios, Neil Haven’s Who Killed Santa?, through Dec. 30 (review from last year’s production, with some cast differences)
First Stage: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, through Dec. 30
Next Act Theatre: A Kodachrome Christmas with John McGivern, through Dec. 31.
In Tandem Theatre: A Cudahy Caroler Christmas, through Jan. 5
Your Mother Dances: Works by Elizabeth Johnson and Gerald Casel, through Dec. 22.
Dance
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Concert Features Unique Pairing of Brazilian Music and Dance
May 26th, 2026 by Martha Brown
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Fred Astaire Moving Its Studio
Jan 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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Milwaukee Ballet Brings Back Orchestra
Jul 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Theater
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Renaissance Theaterworks Presents Showcase of Global Women Playwrights
Oct 21st, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
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Theater Community Celebrates Life of John Kishline
Aug 25th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
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Milwaukee’s First Accessible Theater Opens Doors to All
Jun 16th, 2026 by Jake Dale
















