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SUMMARY:The Wiz
DESCRIPTION:The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.  \nTHE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour\, direct from Broadway.  \nThe Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”  \nThis groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul\, gospel\, rock\, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.   \nWith direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook\, revival of Disney’s Aida)\, choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies\,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show\, Late Night with Seth Meyers)\, this dynamite infusion of ballet\, jazz\, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road.  Everybody rejoice!  \n“Run\, don’t ease\, on down to this enormously entertaining revival. This is the best iteration yet!” –Lester Fabian Brathwaite\, Entertainment Weekly  \n“A cause for celebration!” –Chris Jones\, Chicago Tribune  \nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Wednesday\, March 25\, from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Programming\, Sara Beatty\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the production and information to enhance the experience for those attending the performance. Attendee questions are welcome and encouraged. \nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, March 26! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/the-wiz/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:25-26 Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:HADESTOWN
DESCRIPTION:COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.  \nWelcome to HADESTOWN\, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album\, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha\, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.  \nHADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature\, doubt against faith\, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors\, dancers and singers\, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.  \n“SUMPTUOUS. GORGEOUS. AS GOOD AS IT GETS” –Jesse Green\, The New York Times\, NYT Critic’s Pick   \n“YOUR NEXT MUSICAL THEATER OBSESSION” –Julia Felsenthal\, Vogue  \nBonus Experiences:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Friday\, March 6 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/hadestown2025/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:25-26 Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:Kimberly Akimbo
DESCRIPTION:WINNER \nBEST MUSICAL \nTHE MOST TONY AWARD-WINNING SHOW OF ITS SEASON \nA new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order)\, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek)\, a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home)\, choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone (Water for Elephants).  \nKimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker)\, Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction\, a rare genetic condition\, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist\, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.  \n“What’s an anagram for ‘WONDERFUL’? A powerful new musical – funny and moving.” –Jesse Green\, The New York Times    \n“A balance of youthful energy and serious stakes\, KIMBERLY AKIMBO leaves you floating high on good vibes and ready to make the most of life.” –Christian Holub\, Entertainment Weekly  \nBonus Experiences:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, February 17\, from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Marketing\, Lory Bowman\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the production and information to enhance the experience for those attending the performance. Attendee questions are welcome and encouraged. \nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, February 19! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up. \n Performance Dates Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM  Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Thursday\, February 19\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Friday\, February 20\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 @ 2:00 PM Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Sunday\, February 22\, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Sunday\, February 22\, 2026\, @ 6:30 PM  Broadway Skates Join us at Broadway Skates on Friday\, January 30 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Red Arrow Park!  The event is free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Skate along to the music of Broadway and have the opportunity to find out more about the Johnson Financial Group Broadway season at the Marcus Center and enter to win tickets for the 5-time Tony Award-Winning Kimberly Akimbo\, which will run February 17 – 22. This event is a partnership of the Marcus Performing Arts Center\, now celebrating 30 years of Broadway in Milwaukee\, and Downtown Bid#21.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/kimberly-akimbo/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:A revolutionary story of passion\, unstoppable ambition\, and the dawn of a new nation.  \nHAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor\, love\, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop\, jazz\, R&B\, and Broadway\, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture\, politics\, and education. HAMILTON features book\, music\, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda\, direction by Thomas Kail\, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler\, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards\, it has won Grammy®\, Olivier Awards\, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.  \n“HAMILTON is a theatrical landmark” –The New York Times  \n“The greatest American musical in decades” –Time Out  \n“HAMILTON is the kind of transformative theatrical experience that has only happened a few times in the history of American musicals” –The Guardian  \nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Wednesday\, January 21\, from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Marketing\, Lory Bowman\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the production and information to enhance the experience for those attending the performance. Attendee questions are welcome and encouraged. \n All Show Dates Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Friday\, January 23\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Saturday\, January 24\, 2026 @ 2:00 PM Saturday\, January 24\, 2026 @ 8:00 PM Sunday\, January 25\, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Sunday\, January 25\, 2026 @ 7:00 PM Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026\, @ 7:30 PM Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Friday\, January 30\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 @ 2:00 PM Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 @ 8:00 PM Sunday\, February 1\, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Sunday\, February 1\, 2026 @ 7:00 PM   \n 
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/hamilton/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:25-26 Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then\, more than 2.1 million theatre-goers across America have been delighted by this heart-warming holiday musical\, which The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedtime story” and the Gannett papers hailed as “A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults.”  \nDr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch\, whose heart is “two sizes too small\,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets (John Lee Beatty) and costumes (Robert Morgan) inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville\, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas. The 2024 production is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard based on the original choreography by John DeLuca and originally created by 4-time Tony Award® winning director\, Jack O’Brien.  \n“He’s a mean one\, Mr. Grinch – but oh\, what a charmer! Joyously wicked and funny…” – The New York Times  \nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, November 25 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. The discussion for this performance will be hosted by Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, focusing on the journey from page – to screen – to stage\, and how the Grinch has delighted audiences for generations. Ryan’s guest for this session will be Milwaukee actor and director Randall Dodge\, who will share his own experiences in this iconic role. Attendee questions are welcome and encouraged. \nPost-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Wednesday\, November 26! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up. \n 
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/grinch/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:25-26 Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:Les Misérables
DESCRIPTION:STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL  \nCameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon\, Les Misérables\, makes a triumphant return to Milwaukee.  \nThis brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post)\, “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).  \nSet against the backdrop of 19th century France\, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love\, passion\, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.    \nThe magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream\,” “On My Own\,” “Bring Him Home\,” “One Day More\,” “Master of the House” and many more.  Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries\, 438 cities and 22 languages\, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.  \n“Whether you’ve seen Les Misérables before or it’s your first time\, this version is one you won’t want to miss.” – Broadway World  \nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, October 28 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Marketing\, Lory Bowman\, and Critics’ Choice Association member and entertainment journalist\, Ryan Jay\, the discussion will include insights about the production and information to enhance the experience for those attending the performance. Attendee questions are welcome and encouraged. Special guest for this session will be Ben Pladek\, Associate Professor of English and Director of Graduate Studies at Marquette University to comment on Victor Hugo’s original novel. \nPost-Show Q&A: Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, October 30! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/les-miserables/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:25-26 Broadway Series
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SUMMARY:Mrs. Doubtfire
DESCRIPTION:A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. \nEveryone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Milwaukee in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful\, heart-warming\, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good\, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film\,  MRS. DOUBTFIRE  tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable\, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now\,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. \n“Sharp\, funny\, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph   \n“Good news\, poppets! Mrs. Doubtfire is funny and heartwarming — a very entertaining\, very good time.” – NY Stage Review  \nBonus Experiences:\nBroadway Buzz: Cocktails to Curtain – a pre-show discussion open to all ticket holders in MPAC’s Anello Atrium on Tuesday\, September 30 from 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Hosted by MPAC’s Vice President of Marketing\, Lory Bowman\, and Jessica Cary Davis\, Tour Marketing & Press Director for Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour. The discussion will include insights about the shows\, news from Broadway in New York\, and other relevant (and perhaps irrelevant) information to those attending the performance. \nPost-Show Q&A: Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show on Thursday\, October 2! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up.
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/mrs-doubtfire/
LOCATION:Uihlein Hall\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:25-26 Broadway Series
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