Next Act Theatre

Theater Community Celebrates Life of John Kishline

Longtime actor and playwright lauded with praise, tears and laughter at Next Act Theatre.

Remembering Dominique Noth

Longtime journalist, theater and film critic passes away at age 84.

‘Dinner With the Duchess’ Is a Theatrical Feast

Next Act offers terrific play and production about celebrity who is slowly unmasked.

‘Swing State’ Is Quietly Powerful Drama

Play set in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, in strong Next Act staging, will sneak up on you.

‘Cardboard Piano’ Is Can’t-Miss Show

Strong RTW production captures humanity in story of Uganda political turmoil.

Oh, Those Witty 18th Century Brits

Local playwright Marie Kohler's 'Boswell' gets a bang-up production from Next Act.

THE BOYS FROM BARABOO a Wisconsin-set, Music-filled Play About the Ringling Brothers

Local playwright Heidi Armbruster chronicles the rise and fall of Wisconsin’s famous circus family

Milwaukee Theater District and Milwaukee County Historical Society Announce “Behind the Marquee” Exhibit

Opening Jan. 21, 2027, the exhibit celebrates Milwaukee's theater legacy through historic artifacts, theatrical treasures and special programming.

First Stage Celebrates 40th Season With Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Led by Jake Horstmeier as the Grinch, local artists and young performers bring First Stage’s signature heart to a beloved holiday classic.

Vanguard Milwaukee Presents On the Exhale by Martín Zimmerman

Local theatre presents a Timely One Woman Drama about Gun Violence

RTW Names Wisconsin Native Emily Trask as Artistic Director

Next Act Closes Season With U.S. Premiere of ‘Dinner With the Duchess’