Inside Marie and Rosetta, with Director E. Faye Butler
“Without Rosetta Tharpe, we wouldn’t have Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Director E. Faye Butler gives an inside look into what makes Marie and Rosetta such a powerful production. Fresh off its sold-out run in Chicago, tickets are already selling fast so make sure to get yours before it begins October 22.
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Featured Campaign News
Powering Milwaukee Campaign Hits $78 Million Target
Milwaukee Repertory Theater reaches $78 million Powering Milwaukee Campaign goal to make the Associated Bank Theater Center a reality thanks to nearly 600 individual donors!
Take A Seat!
There’s still time to name a seat in the new Associate Bank Theater Center opening the fall of 2025. Naming options are available in all three of our venues.
Milwaukee Rep names new Powerhouse Theater for philanthropists Ellen and Joe Checota
Milwaukee Rep names new Powerhouse Theater for philanthropists Ellen and Joe Checota in the future Associated Bank Theater Center. The Checota’s gift is the second largest in Milwaukee Rep’s history.
Milwaukee Rep names new Studio Theater for philanthropists David Herro and Jay Franke
Philanthropists David Herro and his partner and Rep trustee Jay Franke have donated $5 million. Of which $4 million will go to our Powering Milwaukee Campaign and $1 million will go to support the John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program. For their generosity, we are pleased to name our flexible, backbox theater the Herro-Franke Studio Theater.
Featured News
Prelude Named Top 15 Shows To See This Fall
The New York Times released their top 15 shows to see on stages around the U.S. this fall and our World Premiere Musical made the list. This is the second season in a row our fall musical has made this prestigious list. Come see what all the buzz is about as Prelude to a Kiss a musical plays through October 19.
Inside Prelude to a Kiss a musical
Prelude to a Kiss a musical is ready to delight audiences this fall. Thanks to an ace creative team, soaring music, a beautiful venue and so much more, this stunning new musical is sure to become the theatrical event of the season! Take a look:
Playwright Craig Lucas puts finishing touches on Milwaukee Rep's 'Prelude to a Kiss' – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Introducing 'Prelude to a Kiss a musical'! – The Morning Blend, TMJ4
MKE REP’s Fresh Take on 'Prelude to a Kiss' – Shepherd Express
Featured Events
Pride Night
Marie and Rosetta – Friday, November 22
Hang out with us, members of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce and some of your favorite Drag Queens. Enjoy a pre-show social hour with complimentary wine and beer plus your ticket to the show all for just $30* per person.
Dinner Dialogues
A Dinner Dialogue is an opportunity for members of our community to have facilitated and meaningful conversations surrounding the themes of productions being performed on our stages while enjoying delicious food and drink from restaurants all over the Milwaukee area.
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