First Stage

Don’t Miss The ‘Longest Continuously Running Beer Festival in the United States’

Plus: Doggy Day at Deer District and Spoof Fest in Bay View.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will March Through Downtown

Plus: Horror Con and and a bike bazaar.

Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts

NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.

Farewell Crossroads Collective

Plus: Milwaukee Milkmen celebrate opening day in Franklin.

Can Kevin Giglinto Save the Marcus Center?

Loss of the Milwaukee Symphony leaves deficit, questions about its future.

‘The Realness’ Captures Hip Hop Scene

Energetic Milwaukee Black Theatre Festival show deserves a bigger audience.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Extends Partnership with Donald Driver as Cultural Ambassador Through 2030

Longstanding collaboration with Green Bay Packers legend continues to deepen community connections and advance MPAC’s mission

Announcing First Stage’s 40th Anniversary Season

Explore Timeless Tales and New Adventures with World Premiere Musical Winnie the Pooh: Forever Friends and more!

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Family Concert

History, Culture, and Queer Resilience Take the Stage at MCT in I AM MY OWN WIFE

The Pulitzer Prize-winning solo play is directed by Alexander Coddington and performed by Jonathan Riker as part of an all-local creative team

First Stage Collaborates with Local, Best-Selling Author to Stage Lovabye Dragon

Wisconsin Author Barbara M. Joosse and First Stage Executive Artistic Director Jeff Frank create an enchanting musical adventure for young audiences

36th Annual “Christmas in the Ward” Brings Holiday Tree Lighting, Fireworks & More to the Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 5