Marcus Performing Arts Center

Shrek - The Musical
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-23 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash-hit DreamWorks animated film. This Tony Award®-winning fairy tale musical adventure features songs from Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo; Caroline, or Change), a sidesplitting book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) and brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life. You’ll be a “believer” too as there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

“Altogether irresistible!” – USA Today

MOMIX: ALICE
2024-04-11 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. “I don’t intend to retell the whole Alice story” Pendleton says, “but to use it as a taking off point for invention.” Join this dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure, as Alice encounters time-honored characters including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts, and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in MOMIX’s world is as it seems!
“Hard to picture a more imaginative interpretation.”
– Broadway World
“MOMIX’s Alice fills the stage with a marvelously dizzying flow of physical activities and illusions amid expansive, artful projections.”
– The Wall Street Journal
Bonus Content
Post-Show Q&A
Thursday, April 11 immediately following the show
Join us after the show for a post-show Q&A with some of the company! Move down to the orchestra sections beginning in row D as soon as the house lights come up.
Dance Masterclass
Friday, April 12 | 5:00 PM
WHAT: 60 minute class taught by members of MOMIX
WHERE: Marcus Performing Arts Center
WHO:Open to dancers 13 and up
What should you wear? Dress comfortably and be ready to move.
Learn more & sign up here.

Spamilton: An American Parody
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-20 | Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 121 E State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway, and performed by a versatile cast of eight, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires, pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano! After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Milwaukee!
Created, written, and directed by Gerard Alessandrini
“Smart, silly and convulsively funny!” – Ben Brantley, The New York Times
“Uproariously entertaining! VERY FUNNY!” – Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe
“The next best thing to seeing Hamilton!” – Barbara Hoffman, New York Post

One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy
2024-05-04 19:30 | Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 121 E State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Canadian actor and uber geek Charles Ross brings his solo madcap creation, One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy, to the stage in this mind-bending whirlwind of a show. The result of Charles Ross’ ‘misspent’ youth is the creation of his hilarious One-Man Star Wars® Trilogy show, where Ross single-handedly plays all the characters with spot-on voice impressions, sings the music, flies the ships, and fights the battles in one hilarious production.
Officially endorsed by Lucasfilm, Ross retells the classic trilogy in 60 minutes – no costumes, no props, no sets – all the characters, the music, the ships, and the battles. The Force is strong with this one.

esperanza spalding
2024-09-17 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Emphasizing simplicity and intimacy of her voice, bass, and songs, in this special configuration of 2 musicians and 2 dancers, esperanza performs songs from all 8 of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project.
esperanza spalding (a.k.a. irma nejando) is an eaabibacliitoti* artist, trained and initiated in the North American (masculine) jazz lineage and tradition. Her work interweaves through various combinations of instrumental music, improvisation, singing, composition, poetry, dance, therapeutic research, storytelling, teaching, regenerative agriculture, urban land & artist-sanctuary custodianship, and growing in love as a daughter, sister, cousin, niece, auntie, great-auntie, friend, while collaboratively decolonizing within and through her hometown community.
She co-founded and serves as lead curator for Prismid Inc., a non-profit that creates and stewards artist residency, performance, and workshop space in Portland, Oregon.
With her dance company Off Brand gOdds (co-founded with Antonio Brown) and the Songwrights Apothecary Lab she leads multi-week performance, teaching, workshop, and therapeutic-arts research residencies in collaboration with colleges and arts venues across the Americas, and throughout the world.
*European-African ancestored being influenced by American cultures living in Indigenous Territories of Turtle Island

This show is part of the 2024/25 MPAC Presents Jazz series. To learn more and subscribe to all three jazz shows, click here.

Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak
2024-10-19 19:30 | Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 121 E State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Four of the most brilliant minds in TV and movies come together to present the ground-breaking live theater experience Permission to Speak. Fresh off a critically acclaimed, sold-out run off-Broadway, Permission to Speak features hilarious and jaw-dropping stories from audience members co-starring alongside Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian/actor Paul Mecurio, who punctuates the evening with his own jokes and anecdotes.
Among the show’s creators, they have been honored with a combined 33 Emmys, six Peabodys and two Grammy Awards, but the real stars of the show are the audience themselves. In Permission to Speak, audience members volunteer to join Paul on stage.
With Paul at the center of the action, driving and guiding the fun, the evening takes on a life of its own. Paul fearlessly, but respectfully, uses humor and compassion to create dynamic exchanges that lead to meaningful and often surprisingly unexpected connections. Audience members are comfortably and confidently empowered to reveal personal stories that are fun, inspiring, compelling and relatable. One fan remarked, “You could see this show a dozen times and never see the same show twice.”
The real magic of Permission to Speak is the humanity, candor and organic humor of its participants – and Paul. All guests willingly share their fascinating stories, bringing the entire audience on a fun, emotional journey that connects them all.
About the Creators Paul Mecurio has appeared countless times on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CBS Sunday Morning, The Tonight Show, HBO, NBC, ABC, and MSNBC, as well on his own Comedy Central TV special. The show’s director, Frank Oz, brings a touch of his movie and TV magic to the stage of Permission to Speak. Frank’s credits include the major motion pictures Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Bowfinger, Stepford Wives, and Little Shop of Horrors. Oz’s close collaboration with Jim Henson, creating and performing many well-loved Muppet characters, led to his iconic work as the voice and puppeteer of Yoda in the Star Wars franchise. The set of Permission to Speak is as much a star of the show as anyone on stage and it’s no wonder why. Behind the show’s ingenious environment are 23-time Emmy Award Winner for Production Design, Jim Fenhagen, who is best known for countless late night TV shows, the Olympic Games and five Super Bowls, and animator J.J. Sedelmaier, the artist behind ground-breaking animation on MTV’s Beavis & Butt-Head, Saturday Night Live’s TV Funhouse cartoons (including The Ambiguously Gay Duo), ABC’s relaunch of Schoolhouse Rock, and Cartoon Network’s Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.

Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience
2024-10-24 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center has been postponed. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. We want to ensure you’re aware of this change.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time. Please hang on to your tickets, as they will be valid for the show’s new date, which will be announced soon. If you have questions about your tickets, please contact our box office at 414.273.7206 or tickets@marcuscenter.org

Recycled Percussion
2024-10-25 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Experience high-energy “junk rock” music as international phenomenon Recycled Percussion takes Milwaukee by storm! Taking percussion to a whole new level, the band brings to the stage an interactive experience filled with comedy, music, thrilling staging, and of course, brilliant drumming
The group has performed more than 7,000 shows worldwide since their founding in 1995. After gaining national fame with their groundbreaking performances on America’s Got Talent, Recycled Percussion has appeared on “The Today Show,” the Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, and headlined on the Las Vegas Strip for ten years.
During every show, the band mixes their gritty assault on buckets, power tools, or anything else they can get their sticks on with a sense of humor and gravity-defying athleticism. Whether it is a sink, ladders, or buckets, Recycled Percussion makes a beat out of anything you put in front of them, so get out your inner rockstar and get ready to rock!
This performance will include ASL Interpretation. Please contact box office for seating.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker
2024-11-22 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.
Just like the original, in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th Century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City.
Grab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.

“Showcasing an incredibly athletic, youthful cast and brimming with positive energy, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, adapted by Mike Fitelson, proved to be a nonstop, family-friendly party.” – Milwaukee Magazine

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque
2025-01-29 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
A vibrant show by Yamoussa Bangoura, Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque combines breathtaking acrobatics with live music played on traditional Guinean instruments.
The stage comes alive with vibrant colors, scenery, and costumes, reflecting rich African traditions and contemporary flair. Dazzling circus arts intertwine with the sounds of live Afro-Jazz music, percussion beats, and the soulful melodies of the kora, a West African string instrument.
Afrique en Cirque celebrates the strength, agility, and joy of young Africans. Get ready for an unforgettable journey with Cirque Kalabanté as you are swept away into the heart of Guinea through a mesmerizing blend of acrobatics, music, and dance.

“Kalabanté offers high-flying, jaw-dropping performances that will amaze” – The Georgia Straight
“Explosive drumming and dance routines” – Vice Magazine

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
2025-01-30 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join us for an evening of unparalleled artistry and musical mastery with the sensational Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by artistic director, trumpeter extraordinaire, and nine-time Grammy Award®-winner Wynton Marsalis.
For more than three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education, dedicated to inspiring and growing jazz audiences throughout the world. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to cities around the world.
From swinging rhythms to soulful melodies, every performance is a celebration of the spirit of jazz and its enduring influence.
The Chicago Tribune describes the exhilarating force of the band in concert: “The orchestra [tore] through this music as if chasing the wind. Only a group of musicians who have toured together for so long…could have attained this kind of synchronicity.”

This show is part of the 2024/25 MPAC Presents Jazz series. To learn more and subscribe to all three jazz shows, click here.

Eclipse: The Best of Pink Floyd
2025-01-31 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Go back in time with Eclipse and revisit Pink Floyd’s greatest hits!
Experience a mind-blowing journey through Pink Floyd’s greatest hits with exceptional musicianship and stunning audio, video, and lighting artistry. Eclipse will captivate even the most dedicated Pink Floyd fans with classics like “Money,” “Time,” “Dogs of War,” “Us and Them,” and many more.
Comprised of veteran musicians, technicians, and artists, Eclipse delivers powerful and unforgettable live concerts. This show is produced by Artists Alive, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization that benefits children’s arts and music education. Don’t miss out on this spectacular homage to Pink Floyd!

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
2025-02-05 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Celebrating its 30th season, Complexions Contemporary Ballet seeks to remove traditional boundaries and embrace the beauty of differences by presenting courageous programming and encouraging dancers to be authentically themselves. Complexions has toured in over 25 countries on 5 continents and are thrilled to perform in Milwaukee for the first time ever!
Founded in 1994 by master choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet shatters traditional ballet, reinventing dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles, and cultures. The company will perform their blockbuster hit program, STAR DUST: From Bach to David Bowie, an utterly transfixing tribute to the life and music of David Bowie, full of glitter and glam. Get ready to witness the raw power and diversity of Complexions as they redefine what ballet can be.
“Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.” – The Guardian
“Quite simply put, absolutely wonderful.” – BroadwayWorld

This show is part of the 2024/25 MPAC Presents Dance series. To learn more and subscribe to all three jazz shows, click here.

Dirty Dancing in Concert
2025-02-16 15:00 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE TIMELESS ROMANCE OF THE ICONIC FILM
Join us for DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs. Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years – now live!

The Magic of Rob Lake
2025-02-21 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Experience the impossible with The Magic of Rob Lake! One of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, Rob Lake brings his mind-blowing show to Milwaukee for the first time ever.
Named “The World’s Greatest Illusionist” by NBC, Rob is internationally acclaimed for his mesmerizing and award-winning performances that combine awe-inspiring storytelling with grand-scale illusions.
In 2008, Rob became the youngest magician in history to receive the highest honor in the magic world — The Merlin Award – as ‘International Stage Magician of the Year.’
In addition to his live performances, Rob Lake is the go-to illusion consultant for major productions, including Broadway shows, Harry Potter philharmonic arena tours, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Adele’s Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of magic and wonder with Rob Lake, and witness why he is hailed as the top illusionist of our time.

YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan
2025-03-05 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Passion meets tradition with the explosive energy of YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan. The internationally acclaimed group performs a powerhouse program featuring over 40 traditional Taiko drums, each with its own unique character and sound.
From the massive 1,100-pound “Odaiko,” crafted from a 400-year-old tree, to smaller drums with intricate tones, the performance creates a complex soundscape of rhythm and harmony.
Founded over 30 years ago in Nara Prefecture, said to be the birthplace of Japanese culture and civilization, YAMATO travels the world to share this longstanding cultural tradition.
In this spectacular show, the highly skilled, athletic drummers channel the heartbeat and spirit of their homeland. Japanese Taiko drumming is truly an electrifying experience like no other, and YAMATO represents the best of the best.

“This is a show of unbridled enthusiasm and great musical variety” – The Scotsman
“A genuinely theatrical experience, delivered with balletic grace and infectious humour” – The Times (UK)

Martha Graham Dance Company
2025-03-15 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Since 1926, the Martha Graham Dance Company has been a leader in the evolving art form of modern dance. Today, the world’s oldest modern dance company is embracing a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists.
Returning to Milwaukee for the first time in over 50 years, the Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an extensive series of programs and events exploring the diversity and depth of Graham’s extraordinary artistic legacy in GRAHAM100 – The First and The Future.
Known as one of the most influential forces of the 20th century, Martha Graham’s groundbreaking and uniquely American style of dance has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. During its 100-year history, the Company has received acclaim from audiences and critics in more than 50 countries. The Los Angeles Times noted, “They seem able to do anything, and to make it look easy as well as poetic.”
“These men and women easily embody the choreographer’s sense of dancers as angelic athletes.” – The Wall Street Journal
“This is contemporary dance at its very best.” – BroadwayWorld
“One of the great companies of the world.” – The New York Times
This show is part of the 2024/25 MPAC Presents Dance series. To learn more, click here.
Bonus Experiences:
Join us for a pre-show talk led by Milwaukee Ballet’s Michael Pink in the Atrium at 6:30PM!

About the Company The MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY has been a leader in the evolving art form of modern dance since its founding in 1926. It is both the oldest dance company in the United States and the oldest integrated dance company. Today, the Company is embracing a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists. During its 90-year history, the Company has received acclaim from audiences and critics in more than 50 countries. "These men and women easily embody the choreographer’s sense of dancers as angelic athletes,” says Robert Greskovic of The Wall Street Journal, while Marina Kennedy of Broadway World notes, “This is contemporary dance at its very best.” Siobhan Burke of The New York Times asks, “Can this please never go away?” About Martha Graham MARTHA GRAHAM (1894–1991) is recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century, alongside Picasso, James Joyce, Stravinsky, and Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1998, TIME magazine named Martha Graham “Dancer of the Century,” and People magazine named her among the female “Icons of the Century.” As a choreographer, she was as prolific as she was complex. She created 181 ballets and a dance technique that has been compared to ballet in its scope and magnitude. Her approach to dance and theater revolutionized the art form and her innovative physical vocabulary has irrevocably influenced dance worldwide.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
2025-03-21 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent, and a show so hot it carries a health warning! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, a multi-platinum, award-winning Celtic rock back from Scotland, are bringing their signature “BAGROCK” sound back to Milwaukee.
Their energetic and infectious music appeals to all ages, with fans that include Ewan McGregor, Sir Paul McCartney, and Samuel L. Jackson. The Chillis’ blend of traditional Scottish music and rock creates an electrifying experience that you have to see to believe. Feel the Chilli heat: it’s time to come closer to the fire!

Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
2025-03-22 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Relive the rock and roll magic of Fleetwood Mac with Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show!
Formed in Los Angeles in the summer of 2012, they have toured all over North America and meticulously put together a show that will transport you back to the era of 1975-1987.
Rumours recreates the band’s legendary persona, from period accurate equipment and costumes to spot-on characterizations and musical performances, taking you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience.
The band is comprised of Jesika Miller as Stevie Nicks, Kate Sland as Christine McVie, Ned Brower as Mick Fleetwood, John Rogers as Lindsey Buckingham, and Nic Johns as John McVie.

Ladies of Hip Hop
2025-04-04 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Ladies of Hip Hop (LOHH) is an all-female intergenerational dance collective that creates dance works illuminating the strength, power, and diversity of women in Hip Hop. Under the direction of founder Michele Byrd-McPhee, LOHH interweaves the embodied experiences of women, creating a communal fabric that paints a picture of a more global women experience. Through their work, LOHH is reclaiming and transforming spaces, not only in the realm of dance but also within the broader cultural landscape.
The Black Dancing Bodies Project is an initiative to uplift and celebrate Black women in street and club dance culture, addressing the erasure and miscoding of Black women’s contributions to American dance culture. Black Dancing Bodies Project: Speak My Mind reclaims community stories, gestures, mannerisms, hairstyles, dances, and cultural norms. With neck rolling, eye rolling, tongue popping, teeth sucking, hand clapping, and finger snapping, we will be loud, expressive, gentle, and soft. We will be authentically ourselves. We will speak our minds.
SpeakMyMind was commissioned by Works & Process, developed in Works & Process LaunchPAD residencies at Bethany Arts Community (2022, 2023, and 2024) and Catskill Mountain Foundation (2022), Office Hours Residency at The Kennedy Center, and Jacob’s Pillow Lab.
SpeakMyMind is a 2023 New England Foundation for the Arts’s National Dance Project grantee, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and Mellon Foundation.
Bonus Experiences:
Post-Show Q&A – Join us for a post-show Q&A with some of the cast after the show! Simply move up near the front of the stage once the house lights go up

Lakecia Benjamin
2025-04-11 19:30 | Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 121 E State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
With her deep jazz roots, electric presence, and fiery sax work, Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional concepts of jazz, hip hop, and soul to create a fresh new sound. A dynamic young performer, Benjamin has shared stages with many legendary artists, including Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, and The Roots and was voted “Rising Star Alto Saxophonist” in the 2020 Downbeat Critics Poll and “Up and Coming Artist of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association.
For her MPAC debut, Benjamin features the quartet from her 2023 release, Phoenix, an album that featured cameos by some of Benjamin’s heroes including Wayne Shorter, Angela Davis, Dianne Reeves, and Patrice Rushen.
“Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul—she’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation.” — The New Yorker
“This is musical storytelling at its finest.” — Downbeat

This show is part of the 2024/25 MPAC Presents Jazz series.

The Cher Show
2025-04-19 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the bright-eyed kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.

THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

DRUMLine Live
2026-02-05 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
DRUMLine Live embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear-grabbing energy, this stage show is a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience.
Incorporating original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits, group performances range from colorful, choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences.
DRUMLine Live is a show-stopping performance that will bring you to your feet by halftime!
See the band that performed with Beyoncé in her headlining performance at Coachella!
“DRUMLine Live dazzles with explosive choreography and thrilling spectacle.” – ShowbizChicago
“DRUMLine Live has made its way across the country, showing the thrill, the musical genius, and the true flavor of the ever-exciting HBCU halftime show.” – The Star-Ledger

One Night Of Queen
2026-03-20 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock anthems, soaring vocals, and unstoppable energy as Gary Mullen & The Works bring Queen’s legendary music to life. This internationally acclaimed tribute captures the power, passion, and theatricality of Freddie Mercury and Queen’s greatest hits.
Fronted by Gary Mullen on vocals with David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums, and Alan McGeoch on bass, the band has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over two decades, selling out venues from Europe to the U.S. One Night of Queen captures the magic of Queen like never before in this unforgettable tribute. The show DOES go on!

Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra
2026-08-30 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
When was the last time you witnessed; strings, horns and piano at a Hip-Hop concert? Add to that, a party-rocking DJ, a soul-stirring female vocalist and a fire-breathing MC and that is still but a fraction of what you’ll see when you catch Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra in action!
Combining the raw energy and passion of Hip-Hop, with the beautiful sounds of orchestral accompaniment, The Illharmonic is just the 3rd Hip-Hop group to headline their own performance at the famed Carnegie Hall. The ensemble will be making their Milwaukee debut on August 30th!

Happy Together Tour 2026
2026-09-03 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
2026 will mark the 17th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for over a decade and a half returns this summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 60+ BILLBOARD Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE ASSOCIATION, THE TROGGS, CHICAGO lead singer 1985-2016 JASON SCHEFF, GARY PUCKETT, THE FORTUNES, RON DANTE from The Archies and The Turtles, THE VOGUES and THE COWSILLS. Joining THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR 2026 are THE ASSOCIATION, who enjoyed massive radio success in the ‘60s, with such #1 hits as “Cherish,” “Windy,” “Never My Love” and “Along Comes Mary”. This iconic vocal group was a staple on the radio airways in the 1960’s

Madeleine Peyroux
2026-09-13 19:30 | Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 121 E State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The American singer Madeleine Peyroux began her career as a street performer in Paris, where she honed her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk. Her breakthrough came with the release of her 1996 debut album, Dreamland, which showcased her Billie Holiday-esque vocal style and earned critical acclaim. Over the years, Peyroux has released several albums, each demonstrating her growth as an artist and songwriter. She has collaborated with notable musicians and producers, continually evolving her sound while staying true to her roots. Peyroux’s music is celebrated for its emotional depth, lyrical sophistication, and her ability to convey complex feelings with a timeless, soulful voice.

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
2026-10-04 19:00 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION, brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music back to the stage in a beautifully crafted all-new production from the creative team behind The Simon & Garfunkel Story.
With a full band and heartfelt storytelling, this concert captures the warmth, emotion, and musical brilliance of The Carpenters. It’s a touching tribute that invites audiences to sing-along, reminisce, and fall in love all over again. Expect to relive all of their favorites including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” with this heartfelt love letter to the quiet magic of Karen and Richard Carpenter.
The Carpenters Songbook VIP Experience The Carpenters Songbook VIP Experience Includes: One Ticket with seating in the first ten rows A private 20-minute acoustic performance with the lead performers of The Carpenters Songbook for VIP attendees only, featuring exclusive Carpenters songs not performed in the main show.· A Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with the two lead performers of The Carpenters Songbook.· A limited edition, collectible VIP laminate.

Ghostbusters in Concert
2026-10-09 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Experience the beloved 1984 classic film like never before, with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Audience members will enjoy the ultimate movie concert experience as Ghostbusters is presented on a large HD cinema screen, fully synced to a live performance of Academy Award®-winning composer Elmer Berstein’s spine-tingling score.

Sugar Skull
2026-10-30 19:30 | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos.
Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two. With her skeletal new friend, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. But can this clever youth gather the missing pieces needed for her Family ofrenda before it’s too late
