About First Stage

Since 1987, First Stage has grown to become one of the nation’s most acclaimed children’s theaters and the second-largest theater company in Milwaukee.

First Stage touches hearts, engages minds, and transforms lives by creating extraordinary theater experiences for young people and families through:

  • Professional theater productions that inspire, enlighten, and entertain
  • Unparalleled Theater Academy training that fosters life skills through stage skills
  • Dynamic Theater in Education programs that promote active learning in our schools and community

Buying Tickets:

First Stage does not cancel or reschedule performances, or offer refunds, due to inclement weather, nor do we make adjustments for missed performances.

All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

While we welcome children ages three and older and their families into our theater, we recommend that children under age three do not attend our performances. Please keep this in mind when making your ticket purchase.

Tickets to First Stage shows can be purchased from the First Stage Website.

Accessibility:

To access First Stage’s accessibility information, click here.

 

Contact:

First Stage Administrative & Ticket Office
325 W. Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
info@firststage.org

Ticket Office:
414.267.2961

Administration:
414.267.2929

Upcoming First Stage Events
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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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First Stage Presents
January 31 - February 16

Emily Song and the Queen of the Night

Emily Song had always known that she was meant to sing. However, her father banned music from their lives for as long as she can remember. When the Queen of the Night kidnaps her father and best friend, Emily must figure out how to use her voice to save them!
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First Stage Presents
March 8 - April 6

Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo

The beloved 2003 Pixar movie comes to life on stage, with new music by the award-winning songwriting team behind Frozen. Dive into this underwater adventure!
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First Stage Presents
May 2 - May 18

Esperanza Rising

Set in the turbulent 1930s, and based on the popular book by Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising is a poetic tale of a young girl's triumph over adversity.