• 8 min. read

Spring is in the air in Milwaukee. The birds are singing. The trees are budding. And venues across the city are blooming with fresh shows. There’s the 15th anniversary of an iconic album, a charity concert with a Silver Slugger, a never-ending story, some seriously sad…

• 10 min. read

When it comes to the performing arts in Milwaukee, April is nobody’s fool. The city’s performing arts scene isn’t messing around this month, with a loaded slate of big names in unexpected places, top-tier shows, bold takes on classic productions, and a…

• 10 min. read

March Madness is upon us. No, not the kind with brackets. This one doesn’t play games. But it’s got all the suspenseful twists and turns. If you look closely, you’ll find plenty of underdogs, favorites and maybe, just maybe, a Cinderella or two along the way…

• 6 min. read

While the rest of the country is watching groundhogs and buying discount chocolate, Milwaukee's stages are hosting Nine Inch Nails at Fiserv Forum, christening a brand-new venue with Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and letting Martin Short and Steve Martin prove that friendship and…

• 5 min. read

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…

• 9 min. read

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…

• 8 min. read

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…

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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…

• 5 min. read

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…

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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…

• 7 min. read

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…