Milwaukee on Stage

Theatre Company

Boulevard Theatre

The Boulevard Theatre brings intimate, high-caliber theatre to its audience. They specialize in presenting lesser-known works by renowned playwrights and innovative works by emerging playwrights.

Children's Theatre

First Stage

Designed with both the young and young-at-heart in mind, First Stage is one of the largest professional children’s theater companies in the United States and the largest theater training program of its kind in the nation. The company’s season includes main stage plays and a touring production, providing plenty of quality family entertainment.

Theatre Company

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Performing in the Broadway Theater Center, MCT has produced classical and contemporary works that have challenged audiences for more than 30 years. The theater has long been recognized as a major contributor to the rich cultural and economic life of the community.

Regional Theatre

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Nationally recognized as one of the top regional theaters in the country for more than 60 years, the Rep presents contemporary drama, comedies, musicals, and time-honored classics. Housed in a cleverly converted power plant in Milwaukee’s theater district, the Rep’s three theaters include a large main stage, an intimate black box venue, and a cabaret dinner theater.

Theatre Company

Next Act Theatre

Housed in a dynamic warehouse-turned-theater setting, Next Act has created high-quality, professional theatre in Milwaukee for 24 years, earning the company its strong reputation for producing engaging, thought-provoking work that is both intimate and powerful.

Shakespeare

Optimist Theatre

Optimist presents free, professional, outdoor theater of the highest caliber at a lovely downtown riverside venue. It’s a highlight of summertime in Milwaukee!

Theatre Company

Theatre Gigante

The company's shows have been called, “The kind of work nobody else in Milwaukee does.”

Performing Arts & Theater

Marcus Performing Arts Center

MPAC is a non-profit organization that provides Broadway and arts & cultural programming, educational and community engagement experiences, venue rentals, and more.