WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer […]

Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz Directed by Michelle LoRicco When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and […]

Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium! Hailed as “equal parts smart and magical” (Milwaukee Magazine), this fantastical production invites you to let your imagination run free for the holidays. As one of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker guarantees an enchanting evening of festive fun for all ages. Nearly 200 dancers, including students […]

Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! Watch as the La Crosse Community Theatre puts on a performance with a diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall […]

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11. Experience […]

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye […]

The ultimate American Christmas celebration — with many of your favorite Holiday gems, plus a new/old version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, for narrator and  orchestra — from our Maestro, Alexander Platt, and James Groh, TMJ4 News Reporter who covers all things fun, weird, positive, inspiring and historical and owns over 20 Christmas sweaters! […]

Join WPR for a seasonal ornament-making project at the Sentry Theater at the CWSO’s “A Danny Mitchell Holiday.” We’ll be in the upper lobby of the Sentry Theater starting at […]

Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz Directed by Michelle LoRicco When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and […]

The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program (“UWAY”) presents a program of contemporary and traditional symphonic band and wind ensemble repertoire. This concert will include some season favorites that are a UWAY tradition! UWAY musicians are enrolled in grades eight through twelve and are actively involved in their school band/music program. Artist-faculty from the […]

By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as […]

Navy Band Great Lakes will perform a free concert on December 15 at 7 p.m. at The Bedford Concert Hall within The Rita at the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. […]

In 1990s New York City, Orthodox Jewish teens and lifelong best friends Zalmy and Shmuel are intent on saving the world from behind the wheel of their “Mitzvah Tank” van. But when a curious outsider deepens Zalmy’s interest in the secular world of rock and roll and roller skates, Shmuel will have to do everything […]

Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in […]

By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as […]

The MJI Big Band is excited to return to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for another holiday performance featuring an all-star lineup of the region’s top jazz artists. Get into […]

By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as […]

Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! Watch as the La Crosse Community Theatre puts on a performance with a diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall […]

The MJI Big Band is excited to return to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for another holiday performance featuring an all-star lineup of the region’s top jazz artists. Get into […]

From the mind of Jaimelyn Gray, we’re back for the third year of this new kind of Holiday standard. A Very Deadly Constructivists Holiday (2025) is a wickedly sharp, dark-comedy revue that dismantles the season’s sparkle one deadly sin at a time. Guided by the spirit of good ol’ St. Nick, the show careens through […]

Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz Directed by Michelle […]

By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer […]

Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! Watch as the La Crosse Community Theatre puts on a performance with a diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall […]

Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium! Hailed as “equal parts smart and magical” (Milwaukee Magazine), this fantastical production invites you to let your imagination run free for the holidays. As one of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker guarantees an enchanting evening of festive fun for all ages. Nearly 200 dancers, including students […]

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee […]

Holiday Pops at The Weidner featuring The Dudley Birder Chorale & Weidner Philharmonic.

Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz Directed by Michelle LoRicco When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and […]

By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary production of this Dickens’ classic. Experience the magic of this beloved tale as Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming transformation inspires holiday cheer […]

Enjoy a memorable holiday concert with all the trimmings – holiday classics, sing-along and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with ballet performance by members of the Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance. Conductor – Alexander Mandl Program Leroy Anderson, A Christmas Festival Overture Peter Tchaikovsky, Selections from The Nutcracker with Ballet performed by dancers from the Nancy Dianne […]

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye […]

A concert filled with pieces to express holiday Joy and Celebration.

Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz Directed by Michelle LoRicco When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and […]

Based on Books & Characters by Mo Willems Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz Directed by Michelle […]

By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Mark Clements Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition For decades Wisconsinites have enjoyed A Christmas Carol as their favorite holiday tradition. Now join us as […]

Join the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for Holiday Glories. The wonderful Wisconsin-born soprano Emily Birsan — now one of Chicago’s indispensable classical artists — returns. Following her exquisite “St. Caecila […]

Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! Watch as the La Crosse Community Theatre puts on a performance with a diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall […]

Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium! Hailed as “equal parts smart and magical” (Milwaukee Magazine), this fantastical production invites you to let your imagination run free for the […]

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye […]