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Joy to the World!
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Joy to the World!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol returns to the Historic Pabst Theater with Matt Daniels as Scrooge and a Full Ensemble including 19 Young Performers from across Milwaukee, November 26 – December 24, 2024.

Celebrate Christmas in July and Save 25% to Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol on Thursday, July 25
First Stage proudly presents ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play
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First Stage proudly presents ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: 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
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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

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Award-Winning Titles, World Premieres and More for 2024/25 Season
First Stage presents action-packed, mythical adventure THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical
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First Stage presents action-packed, mythical adventure THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical

Filled with powerful music, ingenious storytelling, high action and compelling characters

Entertainment: Watch Out For Thousands of Biking Santas
Entertainment

Watch Out For Thousands of Biking Santas

Plus: Wild Lights and Hover Craft

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

Young Performer Casting announced for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol
Theater: ‘Run Bambi Run’ Is a Spectacular Production
Theater

‘Run Bambi Run’ Is a Spectacular Production

Rep’s new rock musical about Laurie Bembenek lacks depth, but pulsates with energy and attitude.

First Stage proudly presents the world premiere production The Gracious Sisters
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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

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Noises Off’ a Fast-Paced Farce
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Noises Off’ a Fast-Paced Farce

But its first staging ever of non-musical (with musical interludes) less fun than it should be.

First Stage brings Tolkien’s epic tale The Hobbit to Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
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First Stage brings Tolkien’s epic tale The Hobbit to Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

An immersive theatrical experience featuring 5 actors, 1 musician and 32 characters

First Stage’s award-winning Young Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Theater: The Return of The Titanic
Theater

The Return of The Titanic

Acclaimed Rep production of musical shut down last May by pandemic will return.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Titanic’ Is a Triumph
Theater

Rep’s ‘Titanic’ Is a Triumph

A massive undertaking with terrific performers that never misses the show’s humanity or intimacy.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Shackleton’ Is a Wild One
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Shackleton’ Is a Wild One

Elusive, fascinating, hypnotic musical with terrific performances. It will linger in your mind.

Regional Premiere of <em>Ernest Shackleton Loves Me</em> Postponed One Week Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Cases
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Regional Premiere of Award-Winning Off-Broadway Musical Ernest Shackleton Loves Me
First Stage Announces Through Our Lens – A New Virtual Performance Series
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First Stage Announces Through Our Lens – A New Virtual Performance Series

-Featuring a New Membership program for the 2020/21 Season-

Delightful ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” Opens at First Stage this September
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Delightful ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” Opens at First Stage this September

Featuring James Carrington as Gerald the Elephant and Rachael Zientek as Piggie the Pig. Based on the Elephant & Piggiebooks by Mo Willems. Published by Hyperion Books for Children Book and lyrics by Mo Willems/Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Directed by Matt Daniels

Single Tickets for First Stage’s 2019/20 SEASON Go on Sale Monday, August 5th!
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Single Tickets for First Stage’s 2019/20 SEASON Go on Sale Monday, August 5th!

Celebrate Girl Power at First Stage this season

Theater: Rep’s ‘Junk’ Is Fast-Paced Thriller
Theater

Rep’s ‘Junk’ Is Fast-Paced Thriller

Big cast of juicy characters and dark, witty look at Wall Street junk bond deals of 1980s.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents The Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of The Peculiar Distraction of Mr. Lincoln’s Social Media by Andy Bayiates
Theater: ‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic
Theater

‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic

Strong cast, good voices, fresh take on an old classic by In Tandem Theatre.

First Stage announces its most ambitious and inspiring season yet!
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First Stage announces its most ambitious and inspiring season yet!

Featuring four musicals including the full-length, Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL, direct from Broadway

In Tandem Theatre Present Beloved Musical, <em>The Fantasticks</em>
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In Tandem Theatre Present Beloved Musical, The Fantasticks

April 27 – May 20, 2018.

THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE comes to First Stage this January
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS returns to First Stage this holiday season
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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS returns to First Stage this holiday season

November 24, 2017 – December 31, 2017

MCT presents staged reading of The Prisoner of Zenda
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MCT presents staged reading of The Prisoner of Zenda

True to its mission of nurturing local theatre artists, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) presents the Montgomery Davis Play Development Series staged reading of THE PRISONER OF ZENDA

“Guys and Dolls” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater September 19
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“Guys and Dolls” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater September 19

Guys and Dolls is directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements.

First Stage Announces its 2017-2018 Season!
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First Stage Announces its 2017-2018 Season!

With two world premieres and celebrated family favorites, First Stage continues its commitment to spectacular theater experiences for young people and families.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical returns to First Stage this holiday season!
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical returns to First Stage this holiday season!

November 25 – December 31, 2016 at the The Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Milwakee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical <i>Man of La Mancha</a>
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Cast and Creative Team Announced for Milwakee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical Man of La Mancha

Broadway Star and Hometown Favorite Nathaniel Stampley stars as Don Quixote.

In Tandem Theatre Announces 2016-17 Season
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In Tandem Theatre Announces 2016-17 Season

Travel through time with In Tandem Theatre, experiencing everything from the 1920’s to present day.

First Stage commissions its first international playwright with THE SNOW world premiere.
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First Stage commissions its first international playwright with THE SNOW world premiere.

February 26 – March 20, 2016 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

First Stage Young Company opens twelfth season with ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
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First Stage Young Company opens twelfth season with ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

December 11-20, 2015 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center – Youth Arts Hall. This play is for everyone ages 13 and up.

First Stage’s 29th season begins with family favorite Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach
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First Stage’s 29th season begins with family favorite Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

October 16 – November 15, 2015 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

First Stage presents “Nancy Drew and Her Biggest Case Ever!”
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First Stage presents “Nancy Drew and Her Biggest Case Ever!”

First Stage presents its 50th world premiere play