Renaissance Theaterworks

Renaissance Theaterworks Presents Showcase of Global Women Playwrights

'Women+ on the Edge of Democracy' sounds heavy but will be presented at Sugar Maple bar.

‘Barefoot in the Park’ Is a Comic Time Capsule

1963 play still has ways to tickle and teach us in Renaissance production.

‘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.

‘Switzerland’ Keeps Audiences Guessing

Novelist Patricia Highsmith battles with a visitor as dangerous and droll as her famous fictional creation Ripley.

‘Sanctuary City’ Offers Powerful Look at Immigration Issue

Strong Next Act production handles play's challenging structure.

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.

Milwaukee Rep Brings Agatha Christie’s #1 Best Selling Novel to the Stage And Then There Were None

May 26 – June 28 in the Checota Powerhouse Theater

RTW Names Wisconsin Native Emily Trask as Artistic Director

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

Milwaukee Film February Programming Features Afrofuturism Film Series, Return of National Theatre Live, and More!