From Broadway to ballet, you can always count on something exciting happening at the Marcus Center.
Join Us For One Of Our Upcoming Shows
Free Event
Culture x Design Presents
July 2 - August 27
Summer of Soul 2025: Outdoor Marketplace & Concert Series
Immerse yourself in top-shelf entertainment, local crafts, and delectable cuisine beneath the open sky as the Summer of Soul: Outdoor Marketplace & Concert Series amplifies Milwaukee's culture, creativity, and community through six unforgettable festival experiences this summer.
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Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center
July 30 - August 17
WICKED
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
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Nō Studios Presents
August 2 at 7:30 PM
Dance Fest 2025
Dance Fest is a combined performance featuring elite dance companies from throughout the country. This eclectic program showcases a variety of dance styles including contemporary, street dance and traditional ballet.
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True Skool
August 8 - August 9
Summer Park Jam
Headlined by hip hop legends EPMD, this free two-day event includes a “CEO Sessions” seminar where EPMD shares their music business blueprint and Saturday’s all-ages festival with live performances, local vendors, breakdancing & graffiti battles, food trucks, and more.
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Outside Presenter
August 16 at 7:30 PM
Unforgettable by Terrell Edwards
Join Terrell for an “unforgettable” night at the Wilson Theater, as he transports you across the decades in an evening filled with timeless music, special dance sequences choreographed and performed by Jada Davis, and even a few surprise guests along the way.
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EUV Media & MPAC Presents
September 6 at 7:30 PM
Maa Vue and The Dream Carrier
Experience Maa Vue and The Dream Carrier — a theatrical concert where Hmong heritage comes to life through powerful dance, storytelling, and heartfelt songs. Maa Vue reimagines a long-lost message hidden in traditional Hmong baby carriers.
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MPAC / MOBB Productions
September 17 at 7:00 PM
Bill Blagg Family Magic
Over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun! Family Magic will entertain and engage audiences of all ages as ordinary objects come to life while others vanish in the blink of an eye and you could even be chosen to float in mid-air!
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September 27 at 9:00 AM
Sista Strut 2025
Presented by V100.7, Sista Strut aims to bring awareness to the importance of early breast cancer screenings, specifically in the African American community. Sista Strut encourages participants to learn about the community resources available in Milwaukee to help prevent, detect, and screen breast cancer early on.
Inspiring Performances
Interactive Experiences
Get up from your seat and experience hands-on workshops and interactive discussions.
Impactful Events
Annual celebrations, student experiences, and family events bring the whole community together.
SUBSCRIBE TO A SERIES
Subscribing allows you to save on tickets and grab the best seats in the house. Subscription packages for the 2025/26 season now available!
Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
See the best of Broadway and world-class talent right here in Milwaukee.
Packages for the 25/26 season are available now!
MPAC Presents Dance
We believe in dance legend Alvin Ailey’s idea that dance is for everybody. Enjoy exciting moments and dance excellence from the U.S. and around the world.
Packages for the 25/26 season are available now!
MPAC Presents Jazz
From established icons to emerging stars, MPAC Jazz curates the finest jazz experiences for our community.
Packages for the 25/26 season are available now!
Build Your Own
Select any 3 or more MPAC Presents shows and save 15%.
2025/26 Packages available soon!
*BYO is not available for Broadway.
ENGAGE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY AND LEARN FROM ARTISTS.
Soul-stirring events where everyone is invited to celebrate cultural heroes, connect with their community, and create alongside their favorite artists.
Student
Matinees
Bring the arts to life with a special daytime performance.
Annual & Community Events
Coming together to celebrate cultural heroes and building community.
Educational Experiences
Interactive learning experiences for students and adults.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
There’s a lot going on at the Marcus Center, and we’re here to make it easy to find the right show. Start here:
Choose your event
Browse by series or by date—there’s something for everyone.
Plan your visit
Our superhost team is here to welcome you! The Plan Your Visit page has everything you need to know before arriving.
Have fun
Finally, an outing that exceeds all your expectations. House lights down, stage lights up: enjoy the show!
At the Marcus Performing Arts Center,
WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES FRONT-ROW MOMENTS.
Moments like
- Seeing your favorite Broadway show.
- Joining a standing ovation after a breathtaking performance.
- Attending a masterclass with a world-class artist.
- Welcoming your wedding guests for a memory-making day.
That’s why we bring Broadway to Milwaukee. Why we help young artists learn from world-renowned talent. Why we open our beautiful riverside venues for anyone to host their event.
MAKE THE MARCUS CENTER YOUR OWN WITH ONE OF OUR EIGHT
World-Class Venues.
Private Events
Bring your vision to life in a capable and flexible space that impresses and inspires.
Weddings
Champagne and ivory inside, gardens and greenery outside. Give your big day the sparkle and class it deserves.
Performances
Music, film, dance, lecture, drama, you name it—we have space for you to showcase and share your art.
Make a difference in your community.
The Marcus Center is Milwaukee’s home for consistently excellent programming and impactful events that bring our community together. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we couldn’t do it without our donors.
Maybe it’s an annual fund donation. Maybe it’s a recurring gift in someone’s honor. Or maybe you’re a business or foundation looking to help us make more front-row moments for our community with a partnership.
Wherever you’re coming from, we deeply value your support.
Sponsor an event
Invest in your community and establish your brand by sponsoring an event or series.
Attend the BASH
Attend our annual fundraiser to help keep the arts accessible to everyone.
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Come visit us!
BOX OFFICE
929 N Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
tickets@marcuscenter.org
(414) 273-7206
Phone Line: Monday-Friday / 10 am-4 pm
Ticketing Windows: Monday-Friday / Noon-4 pm
We’re also open one hour prior to most performances.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
123 E State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
info@marcuscenter.org
(414) 273-7121
Something's always happening here.
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Box Office
929 N Water St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-7206
tickets@marcuscenter.org
Phone Line: Mon-Fri / 10 am-4 pm
Ticketing Windows: Mon-Fri / Noon-4 pm
We’re also open one hour prior to most performances.
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