Theater & Shows
Stages, puppets, and matinees
Hairbangers Ball at the Wisconsin State Fair (West Allis, WI)
80s rock tribute at Wisconsin State Fair—nostalgic fun for the whole family.
BSYSHORE's Family Flicks: Coco
Family movie night under the stars—Coco at North Bayshore.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Feat. Kim Wilson at Historic West Bend Theatre
Live blues legend Kim Wilson at Historic West Bend Theatre.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds: A Tribute to Chicago Blues
Live blues tribute band at Historic West Bend Theatre.
DISASTER! The (70's) Musical
DISASTER! A fun 70s-themed musical in Brookfield—lighthearted theater for families.
The Great Gatsby
Theatrical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic at Lake Country Playhouse.
Family Movie Matinee - Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Family movie matinee screening Ice Age 3 outdoors in Hartland.
ExMachina: Sci-Fi Improv featuring Just a Snack
Audience-driven sci-fi improv show where you help direct the crew's next mission.
"Wicked" FALLS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT | Presented by WaterStone Bank
Outdoor family movie night screening Wicked with live music and food.
Celebrity Game Night
Interactive improv comedy game show featuring local performers and audience volunteers.
Action News Tonight featuring Hot Mess High
Improv comedy sketch show set in a chaotic high school full of stereotypes and surprises.
Mermaid Echo
Spectacular mermaid performance with lessons on freshwater ecology and aquatic creatures.
It's Alive! with ADORNER
Free pop-up performance at the Marcus Performing Arts Center featuring local performers.
Improv: The Movie featuring Sprocket
Interactive improv comedy show by the troupe Sprocket at a local Milwaukee theater.
The Young & The Scriptlessand Rivertown
Soap-opera-style improv comedy with plot twists, drama, and audience surprises.
Quest And?!featuring Channel Surfin’
Dungeons & Dragons-inspired improv comedy at Interchange Theater—fast-paced and hilarious.
Dinner Detective Milwaukee
Interactive comedy mystery dinner — solve a crime while you eat!
Classic Movie: The Lady Eve
Classic screwball comedy screening in a historic Frank Lloyd Wright home.
Trayf
Darkly funny teen comedy about friendship, faith, and rule-breaking in 1990s NYC.
The Sherlock Files with Hot Mess High
Comedy improv set in a chaotic high school with jocks, nerds, burnouts—all the stereotypes.
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
Live stage show featuring beloved Fraggle Rock characters on a quest to find an ancient treasure.
Mamma Mia!
Broadway's Mamma Mia! brings ABBA's greatest hits to the stage in a sing-along musical.
Gypsy
Classic Broadway musical Gypsy at Skylight Music Theatre.
Churchill Starring David Payne
Theatrical production Churchill starring David Payne at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Dance Fest 2026
All-ages dance showcase featuring live performances by Nō Studios at Marcus Center.
Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert 40th Anniversary
Experience the magic of Jim Henson's Labyrinth as a live concert at The Pabst Theater.
Sincerely, Sondheim
Celebrate the music of Stephen Sondheim with a Tony Award-winning performer.
The Barricade Boys Broadway Party
The Barricade Boys bring Les Misérables energy with a Broadway party.
OCHS Theatre Department Presents Suessified Pride and Prejudice
Oak Creek High School's wild, rhyming take on Pride and Prejudice—a fun twist on classic literature.
The Holton Heroes: A Veterans Day Program
Veterans Day program celebrating military heroes with talented performances at Oak Creek PAC.
Classical Arts Presents: Swan Lake
Experience Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet Swan Lake performed by the United European Ballet Company.
WLC Theatre: Cinderella
WLC Theatre brings Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved fairy tale to life with magical staging and timeless music.
Gravity and Other Myths
Circus arts and contemporary dance performance blending acrobatics and movement.
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Family-friendly Dr. Seuss musical bringing holiday classic to life at Marcus Center.
The Sound of Music
Timeless Broadway musical about music, family, and adventure at Marcus Center.
The Boys from Baraboo
Comedy musical about the Ringling Brothers' rise and fall, with songs and entertainment.
Big: The Musical
The beloved Tom Hanks film becomes a charming musical at Skylight Music Theatre.
Film To Fork: Dining With Shrek
Watch Shrek with themed snacks at Oak Creek Performing Arts Center—an immersive movie experience.
Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Golden age of radio comes alive with holiday classics and comedy antics.
World Ballet Company presents: The Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet The Nutcracker brings dreams to life at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
Lil Mo Mozzarella
Comedy show from Lil Mo Mozzarella, a quirky neighborhood character.
Bluey's Big Play - Milwaukee
Bluey's Big Play brings the beloved TV show to the stage live.
Dear Evan Hansen
Tony Award-winning coming-of-age musical at Skylight Music Theatre.
Guys On Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical
Hilarious comedy musical about ice fishing at South Milwaukee PAC.
Winnie-The-Pooh: Forever Friends
Winnie-The-Pooh: Forever Friends at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
SIX
SIX musical at Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee.
The Second City
The legendary Second City comedy troupe performs at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center—laugh-out-loud sketches & improv.
WLC Theatre: 10 Minute Original Play Showcase
Student-written original one-act plays in rapid succession—quirky, creative theater tradition.
Ballet Folklórico de México, de Amalia Hernández
Traditional Mexican folk ballet featuring authentic dances and colorful costumes.
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Clever Tony-winning musical comedy at Skylight Music Theatre.
The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe
Classic fantasy adventure on stage—families explore Narnia with beloved characters.
OCHS Theatre Department presents Wonderland
High school production: a fresh, magical spin on Alice in Wonderland.
WLC Theatre: Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Shakespeare's romantic comedy with shipwrecks, mistaken identities, and outrageous humor.
Rock of Ages
High-octane rock musical with '80s hits at Skylight Music Theatre.
Broadway Junior Revue: Pure Imagination
Young performers dazzle with Broadway hits—energetic song & dance for family audiences.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
2 events farther afield.
Hulas and Homicide Murder Mystery Theatre with Jack Pachuta
Island-themed murder mystery comedy show at Plymouth Arts Center—mystery, laughter & fun.
High Road
Live musical theater dinner show at The Fireside featuring pianist Sarah Davison and guest performers.