From Door County to Milwaukee: The Fisherman’s Daughters Brings Local History and Humor to the Stage

December 10, 2025 [Milwaukee, WI] – Get ready for a Wisconsin celebration of home and heart with Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s upcoming production of The Fisherman’s Daughters running January 9 – March 1, 2026, in the Stackner Cabaret. Written by Door County local Katie Dahl, this heartwarming Wisconsin musical is a testament to the power of sisterhood and self-discovery.

Direct from Northern Sky Theater, The Fisherman’s Daughters celebrates the deep connections shared with family, community, and the land around us. Set against the backdrop of a governor’s order that uproots the small village of Fish Creek to make way for Peninsula State Park, the story follows two sisters as they confront their fears and fight for the home they love. With touching songs and home-grown humor, the musical offers audiences a funny, fitting love letter to a slice of Wisconsin’s history.

The Fisherman’s Daughters features the best local talent including Kelly Doherty (A Moon for the Misbegotten, Milwaukee Chamber Theater) as Sarah, Eva Nimmer (It’s a Wonderful Life, Milwaukee Rep) as Nora, Chase Stoeger (Lumberjacks in Love, Milwaukee Rep) as Charlie and Alex Campea (Dairy Heirs, Northern Sky) as John.

The Fisherman’s Daughters is directed and choreographed by Northern Sky’s Associate Artistic Director Molly Rhode alongside a team of Northern Sky regulars including music director Alissa Rhode, set designer Lisa Schlenker, costume designer Karen Brown-Larimore, lighting designer Jason Fassl, sound designer Jack Purves and stage manager Emily Wright.

The Fisherman’s Daughters is part of the David Kundert Stackner Season and is made possible by Executive Producers Judi and Chris Collins and Associate Producer Judith Steinke.

To purchase tickets to The Fisherman’s Daughters go to www.MilwaukeeRep.com, call the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 or visit in-person at 108 E Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee.

For more information, please visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com

::Fact Sheet::

The Fisherman’s Daughters
Book, Music and Lyrics by Katie Dahl
Directed by Molly Rhode
January 9 – March 1, 2026
Running time: Approximately 90 minutes no intermission

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Ticket Information Tickets: www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by phone at 414-224-9490, or Ticket Office at 108 E Wells Street, Milwaukee. Hours: 12noon – 6pm; on performance days the Ticket Office remains open until 15 minutes past curtain. Student Discounts: Students 18 and under can purchase $20 tickets for select seating areas. 25 & Under: Select $20 tickets available for patrons 25 & Under. (Select 25 & Under price at checkout online) Group Sales: Discounted tickets for parties 10+. Call 414-290-5340.

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