First Stage

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 proudly presents the world premiere production THE FORGOTTEN GIRL

Mysterious ghost story comes to Milwaukee Youth Arts Center just in time for Halloween

Milwaukee Theater District Announces Inaugural Milwaukee Theater Week

a breakbeat play

By Idris Goodwin. September 26 – October 29, 2023. Stiemke Studio

Uplifting world premiere production DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM! opens at Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Todd Wehr Theater this October

Inspired by the life of Donald Driver and celebrating the idea to dream big

First Stage announces Artistic and Creative Teams for 2023/24 season

Next Act Theatre Promotes Libby Amato to Managing Director

Former Interim Managing Director Also Served as Business Manager, Other Roles

Michelle LoRicco joins First Stage as new Associate Artistic Director

Position will play critical role in new play development, casting and community engagement as First Stage moves forward

Amplify BIPOC Play Series returns to First Stage for fourth season

Featuring three play readings by BIPOC playwrights Ty Defoe, Alvaro Saar Rios and Marcus Yi

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

First Stage proudly presents the world premiere production The Gracious Sisters

First Stage’s award-winning Young Company will explore themes of revenge and justice in thrilling, modern adaptation of a Greek play

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds brings Jamaican good vibes to First Stage this spring

Join Ziggy as he overcomes his fears and enjoys the adventures of life