MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

EMILY SONG AND THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

31/1 - 16/2/2025

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

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

25/3 - 30/3/2025

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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 Art Photo

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!...

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. ...

Past Shows

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

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

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

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

3/5

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

23/4 - 28/4/2024

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

18/4 - 20/4/2024

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

12/4

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

11/4

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

6/4

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

10/3

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

9/3

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

7/3

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!

2/3

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 ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration

17/1

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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MILWAUKEE, WI SHOWS


		God of Carnage Sunset Playhouse (5/1 - 5/4)
		The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (2/25 - 3/2)
		Hopelessly Devoted: Olivia Newton-John Tribute Sunset Playhouse (5/8 - 5/11)
		The Cher Show Uihlein Hall Marcus Center (4/19 - 4/19)
		And in this Corner: Cassius Clay Racine Theatre Guild (2/21 - 3/2)
		Wicked Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts (7/30 - 8/17)
		This One's for You: The Songs of Barry Manilow Sunset Playhouse (3/27 - 3/30)
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