Theater & Shows
Stages, puppets, and matinees
WLC Theatre: Cinderella
Rodgers & Hammerstein's enchanted Cinderella at Wisconsin Lutheran College—timeless fairy-tale magic.
A GIFT OF THE MAGI
A festive musical adaptation of O. Henry's holiday classic at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.
T.J. Miller
T.J. Miller at Milwaukee Improv (Main Room)
Disney Frozen The Broadway Musical
Broadway's Frozen musical comes to Milwaukee—sing along to beloved Disney songs.
Youth Triple Threat: Frozen
Kids perform in a triple-threat production of Frozen at Mosaic Creative Studios in Brookfield.
Gravity & Other Myths
Acrobatic spectacle and gravity-defying circus acts at the Marcus Center.
Nova Linea Presents: Clarity and Connection
Contemporary dance performance by Nova Linea at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Seth's Big Fat Jewish Broadway Show
Broadway stars perform a celebratory Jewish theater show at JCC.
The Wild Kratts Live!
Live animal-adventure show starring the Wild Kratts crew at Miller High Life Theatre.
Wild Kratts Live! 2.0
Wild Kratts Live! 2.0 brings creature-focused adventure and comedy to Miller High Life Theatre.
Value Tuesdays at Marcus Theatres
Budget-friendly movie tickets ($6–$8) at participating Marcus Theatres on Tuesdays.
Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
Teens explore a Simpsons-themed play at South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center.
The Nutcracker Presented by Lake Country Dance
The beloved Nutcracker ballet performed by Lake Country Dance in Sussex.
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Family-friendly Dr. Seuss musical bringing holiday classic to life at Marcus Center.
Aspire Nutcracker Tea
Dance center holiday tea featuring Nutcracker-themed performances and treats.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The beloved Dr. Seuss holiday classic comes to life on stage at Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater.
Opera Scenes
UWM Opera Scenes presents fully staged excerpts from beloved operas.
The Sound of Music
Timeless Broadway musical about music, family, and adventure at Marcus Center.
The Sound of Music (Touring)
The classic musical comes to life with the touring production at Milwaukee's Marcus Center.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey's Grinch on screen with live orchestra score—holiday magic at Milwaukee Symphony.
A Christmas Carol: the Musical
Musical theater adaptation of the holiday classic at Lake Country Playhouse.
Pete Lee
Pete Lee at Milwaukee Improv (Main Room)
THE WAY THINGS GO
Theatre Gigante's inventive reading performance with music & cast of thousands.
Pajama Jamboree
Free family music show at Marcus Center — wear your pajamas!
Big: The Musical
The beloved Tom Hanks film becomes a charming musical at Skylight Music Theatre.
MainStage Academy of Dance Presents: The Nutcracker
Classic ballet production of The Nutcracker by MainStage Academy of Dance.
Dracula the Ballet
Gothic ballet spectacle returns for Halloween season at Oconomowoc Arts Center.
EVERYBODY
Modern take on classic morality play—witty, absurd, and thought-provoking.
Jessica Kirson
Jessica Kirson at Milwaukee Improv (Main Room)
Reader’s Theater: A Christmas Carol
A free Reader's Theater performance of A Christmas Carol at a local church.
The Nutcracker
Milwaukee Ballet's classic holiday production at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
The Flamenco Nutcracker
Award-winning flamenco reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet.
HOLIDAYS ON ICE
Theatre Gigante's witty, irreverent take on holiday stories by David Sedaris.
Milwaukee Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Milwaukee Ballet's classic holiday production of The Nutcracker at Uihlein Hall.
DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
First Stage's musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic—Grinch-sized spectacle and holiday magic.
The Boys from Baraboo
Musical comedy about the Ringling Brothers at Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee.
Rex Navarrete
Rex Navarrete at Milwaukee Improv (Main Room)
11th Annual Black Nativity
Black Arts MKE's annual Nativity celebration features African American performers.
11th Annual Black Nativity By Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes's beloved poem springs to life in this annual holiday celebration.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Musical retelling of the true WWI Christmas Truce story at Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Acrobatic holiday spectacle with Cirque-style performance art at Miller High Life Theatre.
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
World Ballet Company's enchanting Nutcracker ballet at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.
African, Salsa/Merengue, and Hip-Hop Showcase
Vibrant end-of-semester dance showcase featuring African, salsa, hip-hop, and tap at UWM.
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