- Community Partner Event
A World Premiere Wisconsin New Work by Deanna Strasse Best friends and roommates Lynda and Melinda have spent their entire lives taking care of others, and, as they approach retirement age, they are ready to focus on themselves. Things get complicated when Melinda's anxious and uptight niece Beth comes to visit, throwing their idyllic though unorthodox life into a tailspin.
- Academy
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
- ACAP PlayMakers
Prospero is a deposed ruler who has been cast off with his daughter, Miranda, on a lonely island in the Caribbean. He seeks revenge on those who caused his fall from power and will use every bit of magic he can conjure up. His magical sprite, Ariel, helps him avenge himself on his enemies and discover the power of forgiveness. Sprinkled with songs and humor, this production is a friendly reminder that hatred and revenge are malignant.
- Mainstage
With music by Cindy Lauper. Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.
- Academy
WCT Academy Summer Showcase is the performance after a two-week-long summer camp - a fun-filled variety show, featuring WCT Academy students of all ages, and open to the public.
- Black Box Productions
- Mainstage
Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy—an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.
- Academy
- Classes & Camps
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
- Academy
WCT Academy Summer Showcase is the final performance of a two-week-long summer camp, a fun-filled variety show, featuring WCT Academy students of all ages, and open to the public.
- Guest Act
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
- Mainstage
An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames' love for one another becomes a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
- Black Box Productions
- Mainstage
During a time of personal turmoil, Angela is miraculously offered the opportunity to participate in a bold project tasked with colonizing Mars but soon she discovers that the real challenge of going to a new planet is confronting the things she’s leaving behind.
- Black Box Productions
- Guest Act
In this RayDar Production you will encounter Shondra and David, who are on the brinks of losing their home, when they receive an eviction notice for late rent payment. To accompany them is their daughter Traci as they plan to stay with the blunt and witty Granny Damn (Shondra’s mother) for awhile to get things sorted out. What this family doesn’t foresee are the obstacles and challenges that lie ahead when they meet next door neighbors Shondell and his substance abusing mother Tammy, who will change their lives forever.
- Mainstage
Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. An investigator of supernatural phenomena and three guests arrive at Hill House, and they soon is presented through special witness strange and eerie events.
- Guest Act
Spend an evening with John McGivern—best known for his six-time Emmy Award-winning work on PBS—as he shares personal and funny stories of growing up the third of six kids in a working-class Irish Catholic Family in Milwaukee Wisconsin. His stories are personal, funny, touching, and familiar. His themes are based in family and remind us that as specific as we might believe our experiences are, we all share a universal human experience. The evening is guaranteed to generate loads of laughs
- Community Partner Event
- Guest Act
Waukesha Reads provides citizens the opportunity to come together to read, discuss and celebrate a single book and author. Since 2007, the program has been coordinated by the Waukesha Public Library and its many community partners.
- ACAP PlayMakers
- Resident Company
An adaptation of Alice in Wonderland that showcases the many talents of the ACAP PlayMakers!
- Mainstage
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra is the oldest fretted-instrument music organization in the United States. Led by Music Director Rene Izquierdo, the MMO's repertoire centers on the best in traditional American mandolin orchestra music (waltzes, tangos, marches and polkas) plus light classical, modern, Italian and Latin numbers. Special Event - Mandolin Orchestra and Art Crawl
The Funniest Christmas Music Ever -- With parodies and originals in a wide variety of styles from Polka to Punk, Big Band to Blues, Country to Klezmer, and maybe some other alliterative pairs too.
- Guest Act
Make your way to Miami and settle into Shady Pines Retirement Home with Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia. The sassy, senior Golden Girls serve up one-liners, musical moments, St. Olaf stories, and slices of cheesecake during a side-splitting drag parody adventure! Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends with an all-new original show from Purse Strings Production, written by Anthony Torti and featuring Dear Ruthie as Dorothy, Dita Von as Blanche, Brandon Herr as Rose, and Marcee Doherty-Elst as Sophia. Some adult content may not be suitable for younger patrons.
- Guest Act
The Neverly Brothers concerts take you on a guided musical tour of the birth, near death, and resurrection of rock n’ roll – from 1955 to 1965. You’ll learn rock history and be thoroughly entertained with their chronological song sequence, stories behind the music and vintage wardrobe changes. Their energetic stage show consists of show-stopping renditions of early hits by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and more!
- Community Partner Event
- Outskirts Theatre Co.
Rulers of their elite Manhattan prep school, Sebastian and Kathryn have placed a mischievous bet: Can Sebastian successfully deflower the innocent Annette Hargrove, the headmaster’s daughter? As their vengeful crusade wreaks havoc on the students at Manchester Prep, the two devilish step-siblings become entangled in their own web of deception and unexpected romance in this raucous jukebox throwback.
- Mainstage
Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot in the National Spelling Bee, which inspires the people in her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity.
- Black Box Productions
A Valentines Cabaret directed by Clayton Irwin. Content coming soon!
- Black Box Productions
- Mainstage
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.
- Mainstage
Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart.
- Black Box Productions
A dynamic, energy-driven seven piece band with a tight Funk performance feel and sound like none ever seen in Milwaukee. Besides funk, Montage is also known for playing R&B, Soul and Disco from the 70's to today.
- ACAP PlayMakers
- Resident Company
The Phantom of the Opera goes Country. Not the Paris Opera House but Nashville, Tennessee's Grand Ole Opry is the site of this musical adventure in the mysterious world of this phantom of Country Music. The Phantom trains an unknown singer into a national superstar but must deal with the many larger-than-life egos along the way. In the end, his protege must choose between fame or love.
- Mainstage
From the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Feeling lost in the shadows of marriage and forgotten in the rush of 1920s post-war society, two London housewives pool their savings to rent a villa in Italy for a ladies-only holiday away, reluctantly recruiting a pair of difficult upper-class women to share the cost and the experience. Together under the Mediterranean sun, the four women clash—and then begin to bond and bloom—until men once again upset the balance.
- Guest Act
The Adequate Band is at it again and this time we are going to rock 80’s style! Join us for an evening of great music with Julie Johnson, Ken Marchard, Charlie Collins, and Laura Proeber, along with incredibly talented guest singers.
- Mainstage
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a hilariously fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!