Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) and 10 more dates | Stackner Cabaret, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Step into a jumpin’ jazz joint where the legendary music of Fats Waller takes center stage. Five extraordinary actor-musicians transform into a jubilant swing band for the ages in this Tony Award-winning musical — last seen in our 2013/14 Season — that brings the razzle-dazzle spirit of the Roaring Twenties to the 2020s. Get ready to sing, dance and let loose with this brilliant celebration of an iconic trailblazer and his lasting legacy.
“Classy and glamorous… a dose of old-school pizzazz.” – Chicago Tribune
Created and Originally Directed by Richard Maltby Jr.
Conceived by Richard Maltby Jr. & Murray Horwitz
Directed by E. Faye Butler

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Checota Powerhouse Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
August Wilson’s explosive, award-winning play is a gripping story of family, legacy and the choices that define us. During the Great Depression, the Charles household reaches a boiling point over a decision that will define them: sell the family’s cherished heirloom piano to secure their fortune or preserve it as a testament to their ancestor’s spirit and struggle. The ghosts of the past collide with the promise of the future in this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece. From the celebrated director Lou Bellamy, who brought Milwaukee Rep audiences the acclaimed August Wilson’s Fences, The Piano Lesson marks our ninth production in Wilson’s American Century Cycle.
“Like other Wilson plays, it seems to sing even when it is talking.” – The New York Times
By August Wilson
Directed by Lou Bellamy

McNeal
2026-03-22 19:30 - 21:15 | Herro-Franke Studio Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Direct from a sold-out Broadway run, Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s thrilling and darkly comic new work follows Jacob McNeal — a brilliant yet dangerously charming novelist obsessed with his own genius. On the eve of his greatest achievement, his thirst for whiskey, fractured relationships, and curious fascination with artificial intelligence threatens to unravel everything. You’ll experience jaw-dropping projections and special effects at this opening production in the new Herro-Franke Studio Theater, as McNeal explores the price of greatness and raises vital questions about art, truth and originality in the not-too-distant future.
“A brilliant and transfixing new play… Akhtar goes to a place that few writers have visited so effectively.” – The Atlantic
By Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Mark Clements

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 and 1 more date
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
