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ELF The Musical
ELF The Musical
26/11 - 1/12/2024


ELF The Musical  is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is ...

Chicago
Chicago
14/1 - 19/1/2025


CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
25/2 - 2/3/2025


The New York Times  calls it “the best musical of this century.”  The Washington Post  says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your ...

A Beautiful Noise: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL


THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON  Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself,  A BEAUTIFUL ...

Annie
Annie
25/4 - 27/4/2025


Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly ...

MJ The Musical
MJ The Musical
27/5 - 1/6/2025


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around ...

Wicked
Wicked
30/7 - 17/8/2025


So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. ...


RELATED STORIES

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY to Return to Marcus Performing Arts Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2024

The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will return to the road in 2025 with a North American tour to nearly 60 U.S. cities, stopping at Milwaukee’s Marcus Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets....

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Returns to First Stage


by Stephi Wild - November 08, 2024

First Stage will present RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. Join Rudolph and friends as they come to life in an adventure that reminds us what makes you different can be what makes you special! ...

Marcus Center Announces New VP of Venue Operations


by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2024

The Marcus Performing Arts Center has announced the appointment of Graeme Bice as the new Vice President of Venue Operations. ...

Marcus Performing Arts Center Launches New “Broadway Bridges Milwaukee” Arts Education Program


by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2024

 In conjunction with The Broadway League and Broadway Across America, the Marcus Performing Arts Center has announced Broadway Bridges Milwaukee, providing hands-on intensive Broadway experiences for students from Milwaukee high schools. ...

THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to The Marcus Performing Arts Center This February


by A.A. Cristi - October 01, 2024

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played multiple sold-out runs in Milwaukee, returns for a limited engagement February 25 – March 2, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center....

First Stage Kicks Off Its 2024-2025 Season With PETE THE CAT


by A.A. Cristi - September 16, 2024

First Stage has announced the kickoff of its 2024-2025 season with PETE THE CAT, a musical for young audiences and families, starting on October 4....

Marcus Performing Arts Center Launches 2024/25 Student Matinee Series


by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2024

 In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced today the 2024/25 Student Matinee Series, which will feature eight special daytime performances for area students....

Nō Studios DANCE FEST Returns August 3


by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2024

Nō Studios, a hub for the creative arts in downtown Milwaukee, has announced the return of Dance Fest on Saturday, August 3rd....

NO STUDIOS DANCE FEST Returns This August


by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2024

Nō Studios, a hub for the creative arts in downtown Milwaukee, have announced the return of Dance Fest on Saturday, August 3rd. Now in its third year, Dance Fest has expanded to include five premier dance companies from across the Midwest along with four Wisconsin-based programs. ...

RIDE THE CYCLONE & More Set for First Stage 2024/25 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024

First Stage has unveiled its  2024/25 season – a lineup of eight captivating productions featuring the power of unlikely heroes. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets for mainstage productions at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Todd Wehr Theater and additional productions at ...

Past Shows

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
1/10 - 6/10/2024


BEETLEJUICE He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Milwaukee.  It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious ...

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
4/5 - 26/5/2024


Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, ...

19th Annual BASH


Join us at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 19th Annual BASH featuring an exclusive performance from Broadway star  Christopher Jackson , unique dinner stations celebrating ...

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical


THERE IS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER.  An uplifting comeback story like no other, ...

Spamilton: An American Parody


Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit  Forbidden Broadway,  and performed by a versatile cast of eight,  Spamilton: An American Parody  ...

Direct from Las Vegas: Four by Four


  THE BEACH BOYS THE BEATLES THE BEE GEES MOTOWN Remember that incredible “feel good” music from days gone by? Experience it again, live, in ...

MOMIX: Alice


Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s ...

Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak


Four of the most brilliant minds in TV and movies come together to present the ground-breaking live theater experience  Permission to Speak . Fresh off ...

6th Annual César Chávez Birthday Celebration


This annual event focuses on educating our communities about the legacy of César E. Chávez, an unselfish advocate of social justice and respect for human ...

Hubbard Street Dance Company


For 46 years, Hubbard Street Dance Company has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance – bringing top choreographers and works to ...

Cirque Mechanics: Zephyr


Experience this breathtaking theatrical circus show that harnesses human power to generate an energetic acrobatic performance. Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics ...

ON YOUR FEET!


HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and ...


The 37th Annual Marcus Performing Arts Center Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, coordinated by the MLK Steering Committee, will be held on Sunday, ...

Videos


AUDITIONS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Milwaukee, WI AUDITIONS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sunset Playhouse (5/12 - 5/14)
This One's for You: The Songs of Barry Manilow in Milwaukee, WI This One's for You: The Songs of Barry Manilow
Sunset Playhouse (3/27 - 3/30)
Wicked in Milwaukee, WI Wicked
Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (7/30 - 8/17)
A Beautiful Noise: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL in Milwaukee, WI A Beautiful Noise: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
Marcus Performing Arts Center (3/25 - 3/30)
Pop Divas: From Cher to Taylor in Milwaukee, WI Pop Divas: From Cher to Taylor
Sunset Playhouse (3/10 - 3/11)
Legally Blonde in Milwaukee, WI Legally Blonde
Racine Theatre Guild (5/16 - 6/1)
Bee Gees, Bowie, Beatles & Bubbly in Milwaukee, WI Bee Gees, Bowie, Beatles & Bubbly
Sunset Playhouse (12/31 - 12/31)
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