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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2025-12-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) and 10 more dates | Wisconsin
Experience the magic of Christmas like never before! This uplifting holiday classic comes to life as a high-energy radio play, blending 1940s retro charm with hilarious theatrical hijinks, as five multi-talented actors portray dozens of characters with vintage sound effects, favorite songs and lovable Christmas spirit, right in front of your eyes (and ears). A mix of humor, heart and hope, this enchanting show has captivated audiences across the country and delivers a nostalgic treat that’s gift wrapped for you and your loved ones of all ages.
Adapted by Joe Landry
Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern
Directed by Jonathan Hetler

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
2025-12-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-26 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-27 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-12-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Todd Wehr Theater, 121 E State St, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
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 Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence Tour
2025-12-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Miller High Life Theatre, 500 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
A quick glance of Jeff Dunham’s childhood photos reveals the milestones of youth—birthdays, graduations, awkward first dates… very awkward first dates. Nothing unusual – except for the fact that in almost every photo, he’s joined by a dummy seated on his lap. Literally.
Luckily for Dunham—and the millions of fans who continue to be entertained by his suitcase posse worldwide—those early wooden characters were a hint of the spectacular career to come.
Sold-out global concert tours. Ratings-shattering broadcast specials. A best-selling author. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A few Guinness Book of World Records set for good measure.
Jeff Dunham, the only child of a real estate appraiser and homemaker, raised in a Dallas suburb, at the age of 9 received a toy ventriloquist dummy for Christmas, began to practice, and started dreaming of characters who could say what nobody else would dare.
The little boy who fell in love with Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd was soon charming and disarming classmates, appearing at Kiwanis Clubs and Scout banquets, doing TV commercials for Texas car dealerships, and was on his way to national appearances while still in high school. By the time he attended Baylor University, he was earning $70,000 a year for having public conversations with himself.
Later came the comedy club circuit, larger and larger venues, and ultimately sold-out concerts in the same arenas as Taylor Swift and Metallica. Dunham holds the Guinness Book of World Records record for Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-Up Comedy Tour: his Spark of Insanity Tour racked up almost two million tickets across almost 400 venues worldwide.
No wonder the man Slate called “America’s favorite comedian” and TIME cited as “a dressed-down, more digestible version of Don Rickles with multiple personality disorder” is able to say the things you-wouldn’t-dare with his cadre of characters who tap into almost every aspect of American life. Whether the cranky old man Walter, who doubled as Wonald Grump and Ben Hiden during the last election, the hyperactive and crazy Peanut, the self-explanatory Jose the Jalapeno on a Stick, the redneck cliché NASCAR-loving Bubba J, the utterly befuddled Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Url, the basement dwelling social media smart-phone addict , Dunham allows each to speak their mind, regardless of how much they embarrass their co-star in the process.
Dunham has nine record-breaking comedy specials to his credit – two were Comedy Central’s most viewed specials of their respective years (Minding the Monsters, 2012; Controlled Chaos, 2011), and his Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special, 2008; remains the network’s highest rated program of all time. His NBC primetime special, Unhinged, ranked as the time period’s top non-sports program on the Big 4, rebroadcast six weeks later on Comedy Central to become its top rated special of 2016.
The versatile entertainer created an animated film for CMT, hosted the Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship, guested on ABC’s “Ellen,” NBC’s “30 Rock,” Disney’s “Sonny with a Chance,” done commercials for Hertz, and appeared in Jay Roach’s “Dinner for Schmucks,” featuring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd. He was also the subject of TWO Biography documentaries on A&E: “Birth of a Dummy” 2011, and “Talking Heads”, 2019.
With headline-generating performances in over 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, China, South Africa, and the Middle East, Dunham understands what connects people – regardless of culture, gender, age or political beliefs. He creatively adapts to local customs or concerns; in 2014 when the Malaysian government requested Achmed not be part of the show, Dunham enlisted Jacque Merde, the Dead French Terrorist, who looked suspiciously like Achmed, but instead donned a French chapeau, rather than the trademark white cloth headpiece…
With standing ovations across cultures (winning audiences in Israel and Saudi Arabia on consecutive concert nights), Dunham has become arguably the most successful comedian over the past three decades. With 3.6 million YouTube subscribers and 11 million Facebook followers, he has amassed over a billion views and sold over seven million DVDs.
Dunham has been named Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour three years in a row, cited by Forbes as the third highest paid comedian behind Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, and has been profiled in virtually every publication, platform and late night variety show, including The Los Angeles Times, ABC’s Nightline, Variety, The New York Times, People, The Today Show, The Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman.
After a long pandemic pause, Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply work from home.

The Fisherman's Daughters
2026-01-09 19:30 - 2026-03-01 21:30 | Stackner Cabaret, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
This heartwarming Wisconsin musical is a testament to the power of sisterhood and self-discovery. When a governor’s order uproots the small village of Fish Creek to make way for Peninsula State Park, two sisters must confront their fears and fight for the home they love. This charming show comes direct from Northern Sky Theater and celebrates the deep connections we share with our family, community and the land around us. With touching songs and home-grown humor, you’ll treasure this funny, fitting love letter to a slice of our great state’s history.
“Musical theater of high quality… Katie Dahl weaves a beautiful tapestry.”
– WFRV Green Bay
Book, Music and Lyrics by Katie Dahl
Directed by Molly Rhode

Improv Comedy with Fish Sticks
2026-01-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Cup O Joy Music Venue, 525 N Taylor St, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54303, United States
Fish Sticks Comedy, comes their unique brand of improv comedy. It’s “Whose Line?” that doesn’t cross the line, and it’s high-energy, interactive, all-age FUN! YOU can be a part of the Show
Only 1 show. 7:30pm, Doors 6:45pm

The Lehman Trilogy
2026-01-13 19:00 - 2026-02-08 22:30 | Checota Powerhouse Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, The Lehman Trilogy is a riveting tour-de-force that is sure to captivate the imagination. In 1844, a young man from Germany stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. Over the next 163 years, the Lehmans transformed a small storefront into an unstoppable investment superpower – until a collapse that pushed the global economy to the brink of destruction. With three extraordinary actors portraying over 50 characters, this universally acclaimed play tests the bounds of the American dream and the limits of epic theatricality with a one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss!
“A must-see event. Epic in every conceivable way. You dare not miss it” – New York Post
By Stefano Massini
Adapted by Ben Power
Directed by Arin Arbus

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour
2026-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
Actress, Comedian, Writer and Host Fortune Feimster is currently on her national Takin’ Care of Biscuits tour and in production on Will Ferrell’s Untitled Netflix Golf Comedy Series. Her latest special Crushing It can be found on Netflix, alongside her previous specials Good Fortune and Sweet & Salty, both of which garnered Critics Choice nominations. This fall she will lend her voice to “Nibbles” in Disney’s highly anticipated sequel Zootopia 2. Most recently she can be seen starring in season two of the Netflix comedy Fubar alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. Additional credits include Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project, Kenan, Office Christmas Party, and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. On the audio front, she hosts the popular podcast Handsome alongside Tig Notaro and Mae Martin; and What A Joke with Papa and Fortune on SiriusXM.

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
2026-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Most recently, Mulaney can be seen as the host, writer and executive producer of his Netflix talk show EVERYBODY’S LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY. The show serves as the continuation of the series EVERYBODY’S IN LA. The series features monologues, guests, pre-taped sketches, musical segments and more. EVERYBODY’S IN LA, was a six-night live comedy series that explored Los Angeles during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in 2024. In December 2024, Mulaney starred in the Broadway play “All In: Comedy About Love,” alongside a cast including Fred Armisen, Richard Kind and Renee Elise Goldsberry. Mulaney is currently on the first leg of his newest stand-up tour, JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER, performing across North America. Mulaney can next be seen in the Amazon MGM Studios film, MADDEN, an upcoming American biographical sports drama directed by David O. Russell.
