The champagne is all gone. The countdown is over. 2026 has arrived. You’ve plunged in Lake Michigan, made your list of resolutions and there, right at the top, is “see more local shows.” Well, new year, new you, new shows in Milwaukee, with tons of can’t-miss concerts, plays and musicals all over…
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Willow Newell made history this year. She was the first Black woman to earn the crown as Miss Wisconsin, bringing her lifelong passion for performance and community storytelling into the spotlight. A Racine native and Carthage College graduate with a degree in musical theater, Willow has spent years…
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Sweet Milwaukee, bum, bum, bum, good times never seemed so good! Hugh Jackman swept through this city like a man who understood something the rest of the world is just beginning to understand. Milwaukee doesn't apologize for itself. It simply is. Gloriously, unapologetically, with frozen custard…
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Milwaukee is a city that moves to the rhythm of its own beat. The music scene here mirrors every ounce of its personality, paving the way for up-and-coming bands and national headliners alike. The many concert halls around town have character, adding a mystique to the venues. To look at them from…
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The City of Festivals doesn’t let a little cold keep us from throwing a party and inviting the whole world to join in. When Jack Frost bites, we bundle up or head indoors to keep the festive fun rolling all year long. So, bust out your mittens, pull on your coat, brew a big cup of cocoa and get…
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All across Milwaukee, twinkling lights bring wonder to winter nights. Stroll through the city’s charming streets, cocoa in hand and snow at your feet. Music drifts through the chilly air as laughter and warmth fill the squares. The season feels merry, the city so bright. Here are 11 places to see…
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Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh. To a jolly Milwaukee show, clapping all the way. 'Tis the season for festive cheer, and all throughout the city, you’ll find the holidays taking center stage. We’ve got Charlie Brown, we’ve got the Rat King, we’ve got a 50th anniversary…
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You can take a journey of a thousand miles, just by crossing the street in the Milwaukee Theater District. This month, you can explore distant lands, go on a European adventure and even visit the magical realm of Green Bay. From the Emerald City to the Swiss Alps, November is stacked with standout…
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Cool breezes roll in from Lake Michigan, leaves crunch underfoot and the call of a ballgame fills the air at American Family Field. Milwaukee doesn’t slow down when summer ends. Trade tailgates for Oktoberfest tents, swap fair food for pumpkin-spiced treats and raise a glass to a fall you’ll only…
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Summer has come and passed, but theater season’s here at last, wake me up when September ends. Costumes aren’t just for Halloween. Dazzling backdrops aren’t reserved for Autumn. And drama knows no season. The Milwaukee Theater District has shows all year round, but October marks a new year for the…
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