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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 ...

FINDING NEMO
FINDING NEMO
8/3 - 6/4/2025


FIRST STAGE PRESENTS: FINDING NEMO   Based on the 2003 Disney/Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds & directed by ...

RIDE THE CYCLONE
RIDE THE CYCLONE
28/3 - 13/4/2025


FIRST STAGE PRESENTS: RIDE THE CYCLONE   Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell and originally produced by Kevin McCollum and Morris ...

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

FINDING NEMO to be Presented at First Stage in March


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 05, 2025

First Stage will present the beloved 2003 classic on stage: Disney & Pixar's FINDING NEMO, Theater for Young Audiences version. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Review: FIRST STAGE's Empowering New Musical EMILY SONG & THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT


by Kelsey Lawler - February 04, 2025

Emily Song is a supernatural coming-of-age story in the vein of Percy Jackson. On her 12th birthday, Emily (Ginger Mai Foster) discovers she’s a music mage and her voice is her superpower. When the villainous Queen of the Night (Sara Zapiain) kidnaps Emily’s dad (David Lee) and best friend Layla (An...

Video: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep in Rehearsal


by Blair Ingenthron - February 01, 2025

Rehearsals are now underway for Romeo and Juliet at Milwaukee Rep. Go inside the studio for an inside look at Associate Artistic Director Laura Braza’s fresh adaptation of this timeless story in the video here....

Marcus Performing Arts Center to Receive $35,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025

The ​Marcus Performing Arts Center has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a $35,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its MPAC Presents programming. Learn more!...

Complete Cast Set for ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed the complete cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Laura Braza. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....

Marcus Center Selects Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests


by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2025

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC), along with We Energies, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, have announced the student winners of the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. art, speech, and writing contests. ...

First Stage Hosts World Premiere of EMILY SONG AND THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT


by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2025

 First Stage will invite audiences to the world premiere of EMILY SONG AND THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT. Emily discovers she has extraordinary powers—but will they be enough to protect her loved ones from the formidable Queen of the Night?...

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Makes Its Wisconsin Public Premiere At The Marcus Performing Arts Center


by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2024

Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, is making its Wisconsin public premiere at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, running for a limited engagement from May 3 through May 4, 2025. Dog Man: The Musical is a special co-presentation between First Stage and the Marc...

Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at Marcus PAC


by Sofia Ascorbe - December 12, 2024

Many peers around my age may remember the first time they saw Elf, the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell. It was a fresh take on the Christmas cheer trope, introducing an overly enthusiastic and endearingly naïve (and exaggeratingly tall) human who was really convinced he was an elf, just like his 3-...

Photos: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL  at Marcus Performing Arts


by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2024

First Stage is now presenting RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL this holiday season. Check out all new photos from the production and learn more here!...

Past Shows

EMILY SONG AND THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT


FIRST STAGE PRESENTS: EMILY SONG AND THE QUEEN OF NIGHT   Based on the book ‘Emily Song and The Queen of Night’ by Marcus Yi.  ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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