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  • Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show

    Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show

    Stackner Cabaret 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25
  • August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

    August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

    Checota Powerhouse Theater 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25
  • Shark Week

    Shark Week

    Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, United States

    Shark Week is an exciting blend of geology and paleontology! Dive into the ancient past and discover the fascinating connection between the cave and the prehistoric oceans that once covered the region. During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour. For just $3 per bag, […]

    $15.99 – $24.99
  • McNeal

    McNeal

    Herro-Franke Studio Theater 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25
  • It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    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 […]

    $25
  • Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show

    Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show

    Stackner Cabaret 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25
  • August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

    August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

    Checota Powerhouse Theater 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25
  • Shark Week

    Shark Week

    Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, United States

    Shark Week is an exciting blend of geology and paleontology! Dive into the ancient past and discover the fascinating connection between the cave and the prehistoric oceans that once covered the region. During Shark Week, guests can participate in a fun activity: collecting real fossilized shark teeth throughout the tour. For just $3 per bag, […]

    $15.99 – $24.99
  • Breaking Barriers

    St. Sebastian Parish 5400 West Washington Blvd, Milwaukee, United States

    Challenging tradition. Expanding the canon. Reflect on a half-century of change, where voices once silenced have found strength and walls built by prejudice and convention have continued to fall. Through Louise Farrenc’s triumphant overture, Margaret Bonds’ groundbreaking variations, and the vibrant performance of our young concerto competition winner, this program honors the resilience and courage […]

    $20.00
  • Vive la France!

    First Unitarian Society–Auditorium-Atrium 900 University Bay Dr, Madison

    In Vive la France!, Festival Choir embarks on a journey in the larger legacy of French music, exploring more than two centuries of stylistic evolution: from the Baroque elegance of Lully and Rameau, through the Romantic sentiment of Massenet, to the lyrical modernism of Lili Boulanger. This program in the 250th year since the American […]

    $10 – $25
  • McNeal

    McNeal

    Herro-Franke Studio Theater 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25
  • Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show

    Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show

    Stackner Cabaret 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 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 […]

    $25