Performing Arts and Theater

The home of both the oldest and largest professional performing arts groups in the state, Milwaukee is a regional hub for theater and the performing arts. From the biggest Broadway hits on tour to eclectic productions put on by indie theater groups, every theater lover will find something that fits their style. Opera, ballet, and choral performance all have a place in Milwaukee’s vibrant arts scene – come see for yourself.

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Step into the spotlight and experience the magic of Milwaukee’s theater district, where the curtain’s always rising on something incredible! From show-stopping musicals and laugh-out-loud comedy to cozy cabarets and big-stage spectacles, the fun never stops. Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our monthly newsletter to snag exclusive perks, juicy behind-the-scenes gossip, and the hottest tickets in town!

9 Milwaukee Shows in June May 21

9 Milwaukee Shows in June

Milwaukee Theater District

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…

9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in May Apr 15

9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in May

Performing Arts & Entertainment

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…

9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in April Mar 19

9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in April

Performing Arts & Entertainment

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…

9 Milwaukee Shows in June Feb 28

9 Can’t-Miss Milwaukee Shows in March

Milwaukee Theater District

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…