Performing Arts

A photo of moulin rouge the musical with Christian Douglas & Gabrielle McClinton in an embrace in front of a neon "L'amour" sign

Why You Should See ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ at the Marcus Center

The stage adaption of the 2001 film is a sexy, impressive and entertaining production – and you can see it in Milwaukee through May 26.

In a black box theater, two actors, a young man and woman stand far in the background. In the foreground, a white woman dressed in pants and a white vest and a black man dressed in jeans and a gray vest, interact with eachother

This Local Production Dares to Bring Local History to the Present

‘The Not-so-Accidental Conviction of Eleven Milwaukee Anarchists’ runs at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre through May 19.

three kids sit in a room with one kid standing, rehearsing for a play. there is a table in front of the kids with papers on it.

‘Escape from Peligro Island’ Is a Choose Your Own Adventure On Stage

First Stage is performing the play May 10-June 2.

Two people are on a dimly lit stage. A middle aged man in a blue sweater and glasses crosses his arm in the foreground. In the background, an elderly woman stands by an armchair and talks on the phone.

‘The Treasurer’ Dares to Tackle Complex Family Relationships

The family drama runs through May 19 at Next Act Theatre.

Ari Groover performing Higher as 'Tina Turner' in the the North American touring production of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical.

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Meet One of the Actors Playing Tina Turner in ‘TINA’

The musical – which is so physically demanding it requires two actors to play the titular role – runs April 23-28 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

‘Hypotheticals’ Invites Audiences to Explore Life’s Gray Areas

The hilarious and thought-provoking romantic comedy is back again this weekend for its final three performances.

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Is Carried on the Shoulders of Its Young Stars

First Stage’s performance of the musical based on the beloved book is catchy and entertaining.

Florentine Opera Reimagined ‘La Bohème’ to Be Set in Bronzeville

The opera runs April 19-21 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Tim Rice Visits Milwaukee Before Midwest Premiere of ‘From Here to Eternity’

The EGOT lyricist made his first visit to the Cream City ahead of the production at the Skylight Music Theatre.

‘The Mountaintop’ Delivers a Powerful Message Through an Intimate Story

The show runs through March 24 at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.