Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

PERFORMING ARTS

“Doubt”
Now through Sunday, November 18
Milwaukee Rep – Quadracci Powerhouse | 414.224.9490
milwaukeerep.com

A strong-minded nun in a Bronx Catholic school suspects a charismatic priest of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Is Sister Aloysius’ relentless quest to expose Father Flynn a search for the truth or a personal vendetta?

“Carolin’ Carolynne’s Comin’ To Town”
Friday, November 9 – Sunday, January 6
Milwaukee Rep – Stackner Cabaret | 414.224.9490
milwaukeerep.com

Stackner favorite songstress Carolynne Warren is back in town. Don’t miss this show full of rollicking tunes and a delightful cast of kooky characters all brought to you by a one-of-a-kind performer!

“Greetings!”
Thursday, November 15 – Sunday, December 16
Off-Broadway Theatre | 414.278.0765
nextact.org

Andy Gorski brings home his outspoken, progressive fiancée to spend Christmas Eve with gentle Mom and conservative Dad. Watch as tensions heat and are settled by Andy’s mentally disabled brother.

“Trying”
Thursday, November 15 – Sunday, December 16
Broadway Theatre Center – Studio Theatre | 414.291.7800
chamber-theatre.com

An endearing tale about two wary individuals overcoming generational and class differences in their tumultuous journey toward friendship — a heartwarming story for the holidays.

Cirque Eloize: RAIN
Friday, November 16 – Saturday, November 17
The Milwaukee Theatre | 414.908.6001
milwaukeetheatre.org

A phenomenal stage event filled with spectacular visual effects, imaginative movement, magical feats of skill, and much anticipated precipitation.

The Music and Dance of Poland – Mazowsze
Tuesday, November 20, 7:30 pm
Riverside Theater | 414.286.3663
riversidetheater.org

Celebrate the cultural legacy of Poland in a thrilling kaleidoscopic display of dazzling movement, vibrant color and stunning beauty.

Cirque Eloize: RAIN

“A Christmas Carol”
Friday, November 23 – Sunday, December 23
Pabst Theater | 414.224.9490
milwaukeerep.com

Don't miss the most extravagant and delightful holiday production in Milwaukee. For over 30 years, no show is more anticipated and treasured than The Rep's annual production at the beautiful Pabst Theater.

“A Cudahy Caroler Christmas”
Friday, November 23 – Friday, January 5
Marcus Center – Vogel Hall | 414.273.7206
intandemtheatre.com

Back by popular demand, The Cudahy Carolers return in this smash hit musical comedy that leaves audiences doubled over with laughter and cheering for more. Best suited for ages13 and over. Tickets may be purchased at marcuscenter.org.

“A Christmas Carol”

“White Christmas”
Friday, November 23 – Monday, December 31
Broadway Theatre Center – Cabot Theatre | 414.291.7800
skylightopera.com

Based on the classic 1954 film, the dazzling score is a treasury of Irving Berlin classics, among them “Count Your Blessings,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the beloved holiday song, “White Christmas.”

“Twelve Days — A Milwaukee Christmas”
Friday, November 23 – Monday, December 24
Marcus Center – Todd Wehr Theater | 414.273.7206
firststage.org

First Stage Children’s Theater presents the story of one teacher’s struggle to keep the joy and magic of the holidays alive for her students and their families during WWI.

Wild Space Dance Company: Balancing Forces
Thursday, November 29 – Saturday, December 1 – 8 pm
Milwaukee Rep – Stiemke Theater | 414.271.0712
milwaukeerep.com
New, innovative work merging text and full-bodied dance.

“Twelve Days — A Milwaukee Christmas”

“The Norman Conquests”
Sunday, December 2 – Sunday, January 20
Milwaukee Rep – Quadracci Powerhouse | 414.224.9490
milwaukeerep.com

A quiet weekend in the country turns to havoc when Norman, a charming assistant librarian, schemes to take a holiday with his wife’s sister.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Sunday, December 2, 3 pm
Riverside Theater | 414.286.3663
riversidetheater.org

Whisking audience away with dazzling costumes and larger-than-life puppets, the world-renowned Moscow Ballet celebrates its 15th anniversary U.S. tour.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Lira Ensemble
Sunday, December 2, 3 pm
The Milwaukee Theatre | 414.908.6001
milwaukeetheatre.org

A presentation of Polish music, song and dance sung in the original language with narratives in English.   

“A Year With Frog and Toad”
Saturday, December 8, 2 pm
The Milwaukee Theatre | 414.908.6001
milwaukeetheatre.org

Follow two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons — a terrific way to introduce young children to the magic of live musical theater!  

Lira Ensemble

“The Gingerbread Man”
December 13, 14, 18 & 19
Milwaukee Public Library – Central Library – Centennial Hall | 414.272.7701
mandwproductions.com

The enchanting story of the gingerbread man unfolds at the Milwaukee Public Library’s Centennial Hall.

“The Nutcracker”
Friday, December 14 – Saturday, December 29
Marcus Center – Uihlein Hall | 414.902.2103
milwaukeeballet.org

Michael Pink brings exciting, new magic to the Marcus Center stage, transforming it into an extraordinary, fun-filled holiday extravaganza perfect for audiences of all ages. The Nutcracker will be topped off with a Nutty Nutcracker performance the evening of December 29 as characters come to life in a whole new way, and special guests from the Milwaukee community make their dancing debut.

“Winter Tales with John McGivern”
Tuesday, December 18 – Monday, December 31
Off-Broadway Theatre | 414.278.0765
nextact.org

John McGivern brightens the most festive time of year with a brand new collection of family stories.

“The Nutcracker”

“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash”
Thursday, January 4 & Friday, January 5
The Milwaukee Theatre | 414.908.6001
milwaukeetheatre.org

From the heart of the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family.

“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash”

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