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
October 11 - November 2

R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium

Horror fans Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the least bit frightened by the old legend that the play is cursed. Prepare to get goosebumps as they race to solve the mystery in this thrilling — and chilling — musical, based on the classic series by R.L. Stine.
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First Stage Presents
November 21 - December 28

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs! 
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First Stage Presents
February 20 - March 22

Peter Pan and Wendy

J.M. Barrie’s classic story comes to life as never seen before in this thrilling new production. Through the magic of stage wizardry and the power of your imagination, you will find yourself transported along with Wendy and her brothers to Neverland.
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First Stage Presents
April 11 - May 17

Disney's Frozen

The full-length Broadway hit brought to life as only First Stage can! Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.