Kids From Wisconsin Presents: 2025 Premiere Show of ‘The Heat Is On’ Summer Playlist

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The 57th Kids from Wisconsin troupe have curated a Summer playlist to accompany the season, bringing together the most iconic and sun-drenched medleys that transport you to lazy beach days, family road trips, backyard barbecues, & late-night sing-along bonfires. Join us for throwbacks of Woodstock, celebrating our Nation's Birthday, 4th of July, those iconic summer movie blockbuster musical scores, warm sand beach tunes and so much more- enjoyed for all ages. The soundtrack of summer often feels like an essential part of the season's magic.

Peck School of Arts Fall Student Welcome

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Please join us in the Mainstage Theatre lobby for our annual Fall welcome event. New and returning students are invited for pizza, games, crafts and a chance to meet representatives from Milwaukee area arts organizations.

H.M.S. Pinafore

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Full of wit, absurdity and sly social commentary, the comic opera HMS Pinafore is a hilarious tale of love, honor and duty, set on the Royal Navy ship that bears the name of woman’s undergarment. Written by master social satirists and one of the great musical writing tandems of all time W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, this witty, classic 19th century romp is given a fresh take by Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director Jill Ana Ponasik, in this exciting collaboration between Milwaukee Opera Theatre and UWM Theatre.

The Green Room and Beyond: A Day in the life of a Theatre Student

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Are you a high school student with a passion for theatre? Whether you're a seasoned performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the art of theatre (like all of us here!), we have an exciting event just for you. It's called "The Green Room and Beyond," and it's completely FREE.

In Darkness, Audio Flowers Bloom

Kenilworth Square East, Kenilworth Five-0-Eight 2155 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI

In a world silenced by a ban on all things musical, a group of teens defy their oppressive government. They meet in secret to learn about music, but their newfound knowledge comes at a price. This thrilling world premiere is presented by the Theatre Department's New Dramaworks series.

Scapino!

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Set in modern-day Naples, Scapino! is a zany modern reimagined madcap farce inspired by Moliere’s 1671 comedy Les Fourberies de Scapin. This play is a madcap romp full of slapstick and fast-paced humor, including tall tales, bad impersonations, ridiculous chase scenes, disgruntled waiters, loveable panhandlers, melodic macaroni, and misbehaving sausages. Warning: your belly might just ache from laughing so hard!

First Year Musical Theatre Showcase

Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Come meet the future of the stage! UWM’s first-year Musical Theatre students are stepping into the spotlight with a fast-paced, fun-filled showcase of songs, scenes, and surprises. It’s a fresh, fearless, and seriously entertaining night of performance you won’t want to miss!

Musical Theatre Capstone

Kenilworth Square East, Kenilworth Five-0-Eight 2155 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI

A special variety presentation of songs and scenes by the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Students.

The Good Doctor

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

A mistimed sneeze, a foolish drowning stunt, a helpful cuckold, an enthusiastic dentist, a boy reluctant to face manhood -- this is just some of what happens when the stories of Anton Chekhov cross with the wit and whimsy of Neil Simon for a tour de farce of absurd and surprising tales of human foibles and follies.

First Year Musical Theatre Showcase

Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI
Virtual Event Virtual Event

UWM’s first-year Musical Theatre students return to the stage for their spring showcase—an energetic mix of songs, scenes, and storytelling that celebrates their growth and creativity. It’s bold, it’s heartfelt, and it’s the perfect way to cheer on our newest performers!

Songs for a New World

Arts Center Gallery Theatre Building 2nd Floor | 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The First musical from 3-time Tony award winner Jason Robert Brown, Songs for a New World is collection of powerful songs examining life, love and the extraordinary choices ordinary people make when facing extraordinary moments. From the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to the ledge of a 5th avenue High-rise, each character faces the new world which follows the unique challenge they encounter.

The Three Sisters

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Master dramatist and storyteller, Anton Chekhov bookends the Spring semester with The Good Doctor, contrasting the comedy and farce of Neil Simon’s take on Chekhov’s comic stories and plays, with this Master Playwright’s tour de force of love, longing, and heartbreak, The Three Sisters. Languishing in a provincial town far from their beloved Moscow, sisters Olga, Masha and Irina yearn for the sparkling city of their childhood, where they dream all wishes will be fulfilled. A masterful look at a family navigating the space between reality and dreams. Wrap yourself up in this emotional masterpiece, forged in exquisite moments of humor and hope.

New Dramaworks: Short Play Festival

Arts Center Gallery Theatre Building 2nd Floor | 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The New Dramaworks Short Play Festival is back! The Theatre Department 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.

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