Milwaukee's most entertaining district is getting a major boost from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)! Earlier today, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced that it secured a $35,000 grant from the NEA for its innovative Culture Collective program, along with special…
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The shortest month of the year packs some of the season’s biggest shows in the Milwaukee Theater District. From classic plays to jam bands, we’ve got what you need to make theater plans this month. Here’s what to see in Milwaukee this February. The Classics They’re timeless, they’re staples of…
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After the fall colors fade, Brew City transforms into a magical winter escape, offering countless ways to experience its snowy charm during Milwaukee's most intimate season. Whether you're a Cozy Explorer seeking warmth in historic spaces, an Outdoorsy Adventurer craving slopes and sports or an…
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Do you like “American Music?” We like “American Music.” Okay, “American Music” isn’t on the Violent Femmes’ self-titled album. Crazy. The Violent Femmes are an undeniably local band. Each of the group’s founding members grew up in the city, where they shaped the sound that pioneered the folk-punk…
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City skywalks, busy catwalks, shows in holiday style. The Milwaukee Theater District has a stacked holiday season at venues around town. And if you’re a lover of all things Santa and Rat King, you should check out all the upcoming holiday performances in our Holidays in the Milwaukee Theater…
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Theater songs ring. Are you listening? In the district, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, we’re going tonight, watching in a theater wonderland. Season’s greetings, and to all, a good wassailing! ‘Tis the season for a holly jolly slate of holiday shows in the Milwaukee Theater District. From…
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What are we thankful for? The outstanding selection of shows that are coming to the Milwaukee Theater District this November. From comedy and stadium shows to indie groups in intimate venues, timeless classics to Pulitzer Prize-recognized plots, there’s something for every lover of live…
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The spooky season has arrived, and the Milwaukee Theater District has all the thrills and chills you could ever hope to find at venues around the city. Kicking off this week, Milwaukee Theater Week celebrates the performing arts in our community alongside the many spectacular venues, actors and…
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Moo Deng mania is here. And we’re here for it. The perpetually damp pygmy hippo from Thailand has taken the internet by storm, stealing hearts and biting kneecaps. She’s become an icon, a legend, an agent of chaos and an unyielding influencer of the global community, bringing us all together in…
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There’s so much to see in Milwaukee’s performing arts scene. Whether you’re eager to see your favorite Olympian in action, be moved by soulful music, or immerse yourself in compelling storylines on stage, it's always showtime in the Milwaukee Theater District and at historic venues around town. Here…
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