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A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Holiday Season

Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will return for the 49th Anniversary in the historic Pabst Theater. Enchanting music, dance, costumes, scenery and special effects will once again fill the theater to tell this timeless tale of love, hope and redemption. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Save 25% to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol will return for the 49th Anniversary, November 26 - December 24, 2024.
Milwaukee Theaters Stage Productions in Response to Republican National Convention

Two Milwaukee theater productions in July will offer pointed responses to the presence of the Republican National Convention in the city. One show has roots in pre-World War II America, while the other is ripped from recent headlines.
Review: Milwaukee Rep's CHRISTMAS CAROL Continues to Enchant

For a splendiferous evening of holiday cheer (and ghostly mischief) there remains no better show in town than the Milwaukee Rep’s annual Christmas Carol, now in its 48th year.
19 Young Performers Join The Cast Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces 19 young performers joining the cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. These talented individuals will bring the holiday tradition to life alongside Matt Daniels as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns for 48th Anniversary, Save Up to 25% During One Day Sale

Join Milwaukee Repertory Theater in celebrating the 48th Anniversary of A Christmas Carol. Save up to 25% on tickets during the one-day sale.
Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Arizona Theatre Company

Arizona Theatre Company’s production of THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE ends on a high note, proving that, even in the absence of good writing, you can’t beat the charm and appeal of drag! The show runs through July 16th at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix AZ.
Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Caps Solid Season at Arizona Theatre Company

Well, Georgia is back. Flamboyant as ever, she blazes a familiar trail like a captive hedonist spoiling for a bog splurge. To an anxious audience, there's nothing like a good dose of sassy uproar to nurse grievances and bear the cost of delayed gratification.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; at Croswell Opera House Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Remains a Gift to be Treasured at the MILWAUKEE REP

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? For almost 50 years, the Milwaukee Rep's A Christmas Carol has been a beloved holiday tradition in Milwaukee. Freshly adapted by Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements in 2016, the eye-popping spectacle delivers holiday magic and festive feelings to melt even the iciest of hearts. But there's a repetitive risk in tradition -- the inherent potential of sameness and boredom with doing the same thing year after year. Can a show, even one as impressive as A Christmas Carol, keep the flame alive?
Photos: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Get a first look at photos of Milwaukee's favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, which has returned for the 47th Anniversary, playing now through December 24, 2022 in the historic Pabst Theatre.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater This Holiday Season

Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol returns for the 47th Anniversary  November 29 - December 24, 2022 in the historic Pabst Theatre.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents INDECENT By Paula Vogel 

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced full casting and production details for INDECENT by Paula Vogel directed by MCT's Artistic Director Brent Hazelton.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a Festive Hug at the MILWAUKEE REP

It had been a staggering 701 days since the Milwaukee Rep's last performance of A Christmas Carol, but this holiday tradition is back at the Pabst and as fantastic as ever. From old friends to new faces, the ever-impressive scenery to lush costumes, this whole production, adapted and directed by Mark Clements, feels like a festive hug -- a warm and comforting welcome to usher in the holiday season.
Photos: Milwaukee Rep Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Make up for lost time with family and friends this holiday season as Milwaukee Rep's full ensemble production of A Christmas Carol joyfully returns to the historic Pabst Theater with Lee E. Ernst as Scrooge, November 30 - December 24, 2021.
Michelle Mary Schaefer To Lead Hope Rep's CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre has announced cast and creative for the final show of their critically acclaimed 49th season CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD by Mark Medoff. 
Rehearsals Kick Off For Live Season At Hope Summer Rep

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre begins rehearsals today for their 2021 outdoor season! The company was established at Hope College in 1972 and is entering their 49th Season after canceling their 2020 season due to COVID-19 and gaining approval from Actors' Equity Association to present live performances this summer.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Curtain Call Ball Goes Virtual to Aid the Rep Rising Emergency Fund

Milwaukee Rep has announced the first-ever virtual Curtain Call Ball on Friday, October 16 at 7pm CST. The online gathering will raise critical funds to help sustain the theater as a part of the Rep Rising Emergency Fund, celebrate Artistic Director Mark Clements' 10th Anniversary and uplift the community Milwaukee Rep serves.

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