Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

First Stage Soars to New Heights with its 2024/25 Season

Disney favorites, evil queens, prehistoric adventures, holiday classics, and groovy, guitar-playing cats take center stage this season

A Create Your Own Adventure Play

Join Callaway Brown in this interactive, unforgettable adventure of a lifetime

First Stage’s award-winning Young Company presents AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

A searing examination of the intersection of politics and the public good

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Ken-David Masur, and Community Partners Present Bach Fest

The MSO and community partners throughout Milwaukee celebrate the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

3.5 Million Dollars Awarded for Two Endowments for Advanced Theater and Music Training

A fun-filled, friendship-packed musical ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN PLAY!” comes to Milwaukee Youth Arts Center this month

Real-life friends James Carrington and Rachael Zientek reprise their charming roles as Gerald and Piggie

Burke Foundation names Christopher Due as Executive Director

Due’s experience parallels foundation’s mission for aiding urban youth

First Stage’s award-winning Young Company presents HENRY IV, PART 1

Full of soaring language, epic battles and hilarious hijinks, this play has something for everyone

First Stage announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule for 2023/24 season

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

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