Performing Arts

Milwaukee Ballet’s Newest ‘Nutcracker’ Star Is a Former Student

Leading artist Jennifer Hackbarth returns to the ballet that started it all. The holiday classic runs Dec. 6-26.

The holiday touchstone returns for its 50th anniversary from Nov. 25-Dec. 23.

Set in a Northwoods supper club, this Wisconsin-grown play by Heidi Armbruster runs through Dec. 7 at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.

Milwaukee-based playwright Marie Kohler is bringing her acclaimed play to the city, and it opens on Nov. 19th.

The musical about an airport crowded with diverted flights during 9/11 opened the Rep’s new theater and runs through Dec. 14.

Play or ballet, symphony or drag, jazz or church choir, Milwaukee is brimming with festive performances.

The ballet’s season opener – a ghost story set in World War II – is poignant and beautiful.

The $80 million renovation had its grand opening with a concert by Bernadette Peters on Oct. 11.

We spoke with the longtime Milwaukee actor and director about Patricia Highsmith, working through grief, the importance of theater and more.

There’ll be 10 days of performances, pop-ups and community events to celebrate Milwaukee’s vibrant arts scene.