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First Stage Presents
November 27 - December 29

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™: The Musical

Come home for the holidays as the most famous reindeer of all soars off the screen and returns to First Stage this season. Celebrating 60 years on television, join Rudolph and friends as they come to life on stage in an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
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Black Arts MKE Presents
December 5 - December 8

9th Annual Black Nativity by Langston Hughes 2024

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes returns for its 9th Annual Holiday Musical Production, December 5-8, 2024, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.
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Milwaukee Ballet Presents
December 7 - December 24

The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium

After its landmark opening year of record-setting audience attendance and universal critical acclaim, The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium is back.
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MPAC Presents
December 12 at 7:30 PM

Luminare Christmas

Experience a Christmas rock concert that will take you on a powerful visual and musical journey. Re-imaginings of Christmas classics alongside brand-new original music will leave you feeling the joy and majesty of the most wonderful time of the year!
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Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center
January 14 - January 19

Chicago

After 27 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz!
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MPAC Presents
January 20 at 4:00 PM

41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee has celebrated Dr. King's Birthday annually since 1984. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who every year interpret Dr. King's words through student contests
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Ruckus Entertainment
January 25 at 7:30 PM

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

This immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
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MPAC Presents
January 29 at 7:30 PM

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque combines dazzling acrobatics with live music played on traditional Guinean instruments.

Inspiring Performances

From Broadway to ballet, you can always count on something exciting happening at the Marcus Center.

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.


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Subscribing allows you to save on tickets and grab the best seats in the house. Subscription packages for the 2024/25 season now available!

Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series

See the best of Broadway and world-class talent right here in Milwaukee.

Five-show packages available for a limited time.

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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.

Subscriptions available through January 2025!

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MPAC Presents Jazz

From established icons to emerging stars, MPAC Jazz curates the finest jazz experiences for our community.

Package sales have concluded. Single shows available.

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Build Your Own

Select any 3 or more MPAC Presents shows and save 15%.

Packages available!

*BYO is not available for Broadway.

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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.

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Matinees

Bring the arts to life with a special daytime performance.

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Annual & Community Events

Coming together to celebrate cultural heroes and building community.

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Educational Experiences

Interactive learning experiences for students and adults.

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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.

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Bring your vision to life in a capable and flexible space that impresses and inspires.

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Weddings

Champagne and ivory inside, gardens and greenery outside. Give your big day the sparkle and class it deserves.

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Music, film, dance, lecture, drama, you name it—we have space for you to showcase and share your art.

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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.

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Milwaukee, WI 53202
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