From backstage to center stage, front of house or in front of a classroom, our public performances are a vehicle for training students in every aspect of theatre. They are also a source of high-quality live entertainment for our campus and community.
In 2025-2026, join the UWM Theatre Department for a season of romance, comedy and a pinch of darkness. With stories steeped in absurdity, heartbreak and risk, this year’s productions invite you into worlds where love collides with chaos, laughter masks longing and bold choices lead to unexpected turns.
Upcoming Theatre Events
- Oct7October 7, 2026 - October 11, 2026
- Oct7October 7, 2026, 8:45am - 3:45pm
- Nov18November 18, 2026 - November 22, 2026
2026-2027 Theatre Season
October 7–October 11
Company
Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre
Written by George Furth and Stephen Sondheim, Company is a game-changing musical that takes an honest look at modern adult relationships. A winner of six Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book), the energetic score contains many of Stephen Sondheim's best known songs.
November 18–November 22
The Visit
Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre
In this haunting and blistering play, a wealthy woman offers financial help to her struggling hometown – in exchange for the life of a man who wronged her years before.
December 3–December 5
An Improv Show
Arts Center Gallery
Improv genius Alan Guszkowski leads the students on a comedic journey into the unknown!
March 10, 2027–March 14, 2027
Twelfth Night
Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre
Twins must survive shipwreck, revenge plots and romantic entanglements in Shakespeare's beloved comedy!
April 14, 2027–April 18, 2027
New Dramaworks: Short Play Festival
Arts Center Gallery
The New Dramaworks Short Play Festival is back! The UWM Department of Theatre presents an exciting showcase of original plays celebrating hope and resistance. Don't miss the premiere of these brand-new works written, directed and produced by UWM students.
April 29, 2027–May 8, 2027
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre
The hit West End musical about learning who you are - and loving it! Everybody's Talking About Jamie won two WhatsOnStage awards (Best West End Show and Best New Musical) and was a nominee for five Laurence Olivier Awards in 2018, including Best New Musical.
Past Performances
2025-2026 Theatre Season
Mainstage Theatre
Co-Directed by Jill Anna Ponasik and Jeffrey Mosser
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Katie Avila Loughmiller
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Ralph Janes
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Karen Estrada
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Steve Decker
Skylight Music Theatre
Adaptation and Additional Lyrics by Eric Svejcar and Michael Unger
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Bill Watson
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by UWM Theatre Students
2024-2025 Theatre Season
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Raeleen McMillion
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Bill Watson
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Sheri Williams Pannell
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Robin Mello
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Steven Decker
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Ralph Janes
2023-2024 Theatre Season
Mainstage Theatre
Music Director, Donna Kummer
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Ralph Janes
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Bill Watson
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Jeffrey Mosser
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Katie Avila Loughmiller
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Mentored by Ralph Janes
Directed by UWM Theatre Students
Mainstage Theatre
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, Marshall Barer
Directed by Sheri Williams Pannell
2022-2023 Theatre Season
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Bill Watson
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Marcella M. Kearns
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Sheri Williams Pannell
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Steve Decker
Kenilworth Five-0-Eight
Directed by Ralph Janes
Mainstage Theatre
Directed by Bill Watson