The Upside Down Guide to the Milwaukee Theater District: 13 Experiences for Stranger Things Fans
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Hawkins taught us that the strangest connections are usually the real ones. Sometimes it is a monster. Sometimes it is a song. Sometimes it is just a hole where there should not be one. Sometimes it is using all the imagination of a Dungeons and Dragons game with Will, Mike and…
15 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in January
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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…
Meet Miss Wisconsin 2025: Willow Newell on the Arts, Belonging and Milwaukee’s Stages
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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…
Skylight Music Theatre Paints the Town Technicolor This Holiday Season
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The holidays are about to get a little more colorful in the Milwaukee Theater District. Beginning Friday, November 14, Skylight Music Theatre opens its highly anticipated production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", running through December 28 on the…
12 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in November
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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…
A Backstage Pass to the Secrets of the Milwaukee Theater District
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This weekend, Doors Open returns, and if you’ve ever felt the itch to peek behind the curtain in Milwaukee’s Theater District, now’s your moment. Explore hidden staircases, back halls that have seen it all, dressing rooms, and maybe even a ghost story or two…
12 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in October
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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…
A Stage for All: Culture at the Marcus Performing Arts Center
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The curtain is up, the spotlight is lit and the Milwaukee Theater District's 2025/2026 season is off to an unforgettable start. This past weekend, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) officially launched its 2025/26 Culture Collective with an ovation-worthy premiere of…
Violins of Hope Comes to Milwaukee
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This fall, history, music and memory come together in the Milwaukee Theater District for a moving series unlike any other. Violins of Hope, a traveling collection of restored instruments once played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, offers the chance to hear their voices…
9 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in September
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Summer is taking its final bow and fall is stepping into the spotlight, but there’s no need to get “Stressed Out.” The Milwaukee Theater District is ready for an encore of entertainment with a September lineup you will not want to miss. “All You Need…
13 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in August
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When the sun sets, the curtain rises, and August is packed with can't-miss shows in the Milwaukee Theater District. Looking to keep things cool while turning up the fun? These 13 performances bring the heat without breaking a sweat. Wicked Marcus Performing Arts Center…
9 Can't-Miss Milwaukee Shows in June
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As we leap into summer, the City of Festivals launches its jam-packed slate of fests, with festival action along the lakefront and throughout the city nearly every weekend in June. But don’t worry, for theater lovers looking to beat the heat, there’s still plenty to…
Experience the Best of Milwaukee’s 2025/26 Theater Season
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As Milwaukee’s Theater District continues to grow, the 2025/26 season promises an array of must-see performances across its iconic venues. From Broadway sensations to intimate dramas, the city’s theaters offer a stunning variety of productions that are certain to…
9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in May
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April showers bring May shows in the Milwaukee Theater District! Whether you're looking to feel the depths of heartbreak and conflict or perseverance and redemption, witness generation-defining artists or uncover the whimsical wonders of Dog Man, here are all the top shows…
9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in April
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Spring is in the air in the Milwaukee Theater District! From budding up-and-coming artists to the flourishing final number of a Broadway musical, the city’s theater scene is in full bloom this month. Here are our nine shows you just have to see in April. Sister Act April…
9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in March
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The Milwaukee Theater District is giving March Madness a whole new meaning. Typically reserved for the unpredictable sporting chaos and fast-paced action that can only be found during the NCAA Tournament, this March, the district’s packed calendar, the excitement of all…
Marcus Performing Arts Center Receives Major NEA Grant to Amplify Diverse Voices in Milwaukee's Arts
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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…
9 Shows to See in Milwaukee This February
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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…
9 Shows We Can't Wait to See in January
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In the season of resolutions, now’s the perfect time to choose to see more shows in the Milwaukee Theater District this year! Great, now that that’s settled, what better way to get started on your newest New Year’s resolution than to dive in right away? Here…
9 Shows We Can’t Wait to See in December
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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…
AVCA First Serve Announces Teams
The top women’s college volleyball teams in the country are coming to Milwaukee this summer. Taking place August 21-23, the American Volleyball Coaches…
Deli Delights: Soups and Sandwiches in Milwaukee
Some things just go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Coffee and donuts. Cheese curds and ice-cold beer. Giannis and Milwaukee. Drawn together through magnetic forces of…
Choose Your Own Adventure During Milwaukee Museum Days
Museum Days is back! The 10-day celebration of Milwaukee’s museums gets you into these cultural attractions with admissions offers ranging from free to 25% off at…
Milwaukee’s Mocktail Trail: A Dry January Bar Crawl
Each year, millions across the country take on a new challenge in the form of New Year’s resolutions. And while many of them fall short, there’s something to be…
Coming in 2026: Milwaukee's New & Upcoming Developments
Milwaukee really showed off in 2025. Baird Center scooped up local and national awards like it was its full-time job. The Milwaukee Brewers captured the hearts of baseball fans…
Milwaukee by Design: The Buildings that Define the City
Milwaukee’s story isn’t only told in words or pictures. It’s also written in stone, glass and steel. The city’s architecture traces its evolution…
Burgers & Happy Hours: Milwaukee’s Perfect Pair
Beer. Burgers. Happy hours. Four simple words that define Milwaukee’s after-work culture. The city built by beer knows how to wind down with delicious budget-friendly…
2025 New Year's Eve in Milwaukee
New Year's Eve is on its way, and if the countdown to 2026 feels like just one more thing to plan on your busy holiday list, we've got you covered. No matter your…
15 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in January
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…
Song Sung Hugh: Following Hugh Jackman's Trail Through Brew City
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…