Ayad Akhtar

Frida…A Self Portrait Becomes the Best-Selling Show in Milwaukee Rep’s Studio Theater History

Vanessa Severo’s acclaimed solo production surpasses the record set just weeks ago by McNeal, marking another milestone in the inaugural season of the Associated Bank Theater Center.

What’s Next for Regional Theaters? New Report From National Convening Offers Innovative Solutions

Milwaukee Rep Sets Box Office Record in New Studio Theater With McNeal by Ayad Akhtar

Ayad Akhtar’s newest play surpasses landmark hits including What the Constitution Means to Me and Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Milwaukee Rep Announces Upcoming World Premieres and Commissions Expanding New Play Development Program

Ayad Akhtar’s Newest Play McNeal to Launch Milwaukee Rep’s New Herro Franke Studio Theater

Broadway Legend Bernadette Peters to Open Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Associated Bank Theater Center with Headlining Concert Performance October 11, 2025

Plus, a Series of Homecoming Events Planned Throughout the Inaugural Season to Welcome The Community to its New Home

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Unveils Inaugural Season of the New Associated Bank Theater Cente

12 Productions total across 3 New State-of-the-Art Theaters and the 50th Anniversary of A Christmas Carol in the historic Pabst theater

Donald & Donna Baumgartner and The Elizabeth Quadracci Harned Family Team Up for a Double-Down For Artists Challenge at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Reveals New Brand Identity with Re-designed Logo, Website and Hashtag #WeRepMilwaukee To Support New Strategic Plan

Marquette Law School: On the Issues with Mike Gousha features Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, Jan. 17

Born in New York and raised in Milwaukee, Akhtar is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter and actor.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar’s American Dervish to be Adapted for the Stage with a Premier at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

$11.2 Million raised for “Created in Milwaukee” Capital Campaign

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 65th Anniversary Season

Feature the largest season in a decade with five world, American and regional premiere productions including Ayad Akhtar's Play Junk.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar Joins Milwaukee Rep Board of Trustees

Joining Akhtar are Bladen Burns & Deborah Tomczyk

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Hosts First Of Its Kind Intersections Summit

A National Convening of Regional Theater Community Engagement Practitioners March 23-25, 2018

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces “Created in Milwaukee” Capital Campaign to Raise $10 Million

Camille and David Kundert Pledge $1 Million Gift

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names May Adrales as New Associate Artist Director

Ms. Adrales is a nationally recognized and highly respected director who’s made a reputation for directing new works.