First Stage

First Stage Launches Young Actors Studio

The program is an expansion of the Theater Academy, now open for fall enrollment

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Launches Violins of Hope Wisconsin Residency

All Rise for the Florentine Opera

Scalia/Ginsburg: A Supreme Musical Comedy at Marquette Law School

Summerfest’s Lil Gig Offers Big Fun for its Younger Fans and their Families

First Stage Invites Audiences On A Theatrical Roller Coaster Ride With Ride The Cyclone (high School Edition)

A roller coaster accident, a fortune teller, and a second chance at life—this acclaimed musical explores fate, storytelling, and self-discovery.

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Demands Answers as Milwaukee Art Museum Slashes Staff While Director’s Pay Skyrockets

First Stage Brings Disney & Pixar’s FINDING NEMO TYA To Milwaukee This Spring

Dive into the beloved underwater adventure featuring an ocean of puppets that are sure to be unforgettable!

Performances of First Stage’s The Dinosaur Play Are Now Underway!

The production runs at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center’s Goodman Mainstage Hall through Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Wilson Center Announces 2025 Big Event Honorees

Don and JoAnne Krause; and The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music to be Honored as Award Recipients

An Epic Tale of Magic, Music, and Heroism

Don’t miss the world premiere of a bold, inclusive superhero story and epic musical adventure!

Travel Back in Time for a Prehistoric Adventure with First Stage!

Hatch a dinosaur egg, befriend a Triceratops and face thrilling challenges in this interactive theatrical experience for young explorers and their families

The Musical Makes its Wisconsin Public Premiere at the Marcus Performing Arts Center May 3 – 4, 2025

Tickets go on sale for this hilarious, heartfelt adventure on Friday, December 20