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| | Dreamwork's Shrek The Musical KIDS
presented by South Milwaukee Youth Theatre Junior Cast (ages 6-11)
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
and the Book by William Steig
Book and Lyrics by DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
Music by JEANINE TESORI
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals
and Neal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford.
“I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
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.
Co-Directed by Sarah Harris and Alexis Lasky
Tickets: general admission $12/$7 for student aged patrons.
Run time is approximately 45 minutes.
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| | Something Rotten
presented by South Milwaukee Youth Theatre Senior Cast (ages 12-18)
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by John Christensen
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years".
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
Directed by John Christensen
Tickets: general admission $12/$7 for student aged patrons. | Buy Tickets |
| | Chip for the Arts
Friday, September 18
Grant Park Golf Course
7:00 Check in
8:00 am Shotgun start
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| | 512: The Selena Experience
Still Dreaming of You Tour
Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:30 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season
Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
Relive the magic of the Queen of Tejano! 512: The Selena Experience brings the legendary spirit of Selena Quintanilla to life for fans of all generations. Widely regarded as one of the finest tributes in the world, this high-energy, family-friendly show features all the iconic hits you know and love, including Como La Flor, Amor Prohibido, Si Una Vez, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, and more.
Based in Arizona, this powerhouse group has set stages "on fire" across the country, from premier performing arts centers and casinos to high-profile performances for the Chicago Bulls and the United States Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan. With authentic, high-quality costumes and a meticulously recreated 90s Tejano vibe, 512 delivers more than just a concert—it’s a celebration. Sing, dance, and celebrate the legacy of Selena!
“She was a true inspiration to me as a Latina and a singer. And now, I get to do this tribute with a lot of love and respect.” 512 lead singer Evelyn Molina
Run time 100 minutes not including intermission (decided on site).
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Tickets: $61-72 with discounts for seniors and students.
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| | Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights
Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 pm
Presented by Grand Kyiv Ballet
“Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights” is the landmark new production of the upcoming season. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform classical ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience.
This is more than a performance—it’s an immersion into a story of love and magic, told through light, movement, and music. Each act unfolds like a living art installation, where timeless tradition meets bold contemporary design.
Discover Swan Lake in a whole new light—a legend reborn with powerful imagery and emotional power.
Run time is 2 hours including intermission.
Premium $59 + $2/ticket fee
Mid-level $49 + $2/ticket fee
Side seats $39 + $2/ticket fee
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| | Legends Cabaret Show at Bucyrus Club
Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:30 pm Cash Bar, 6:30 pm Dinner, 7:30 pm Show
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season
Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
Get ready for an evening of fun, music, nostalgia, and timeless entertainment! The Legends Cabaret Show will include songs honoring some of the most iconic voices of all time: Roy Orbison, Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Nancy Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, and Peggy Lee.
Featuring Milwaukee's own Greg Rogalinski, Lisa Minneti, Lori Minetti, and Freddy Meier as emcee, you can expect classic hits, vintage charm, and an atmosphere filled with laughs and nostalgia. Legends Cabaret Show is perfect for a night out with friends, family, or anyone who loves the golden age of music.
Seats are assigned prior to your arrival. You will be seated with your party. Reservations close on October 1, at noon.
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| | The Barricade Boys
Broadway Party
Sunday, October 18, 2026
2:00 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season
Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
Starring London’s Leading Men from Les Misèrables
Get ready to have your socks knocked off and your heart racing with The Barricade Boys! Direct from London, they're taking the world by storm and will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favorite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other. Throw in a mix of the greatest pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits of all time for the ultimate Broadway Party musical mashup! They'll share hilarious and inspiring stories from the biggest shows in London’s West End, including Wicked, Billy Elliot, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat and more. Get ready for a night you'll never forget, filled with jaw-dropping vocals, sensational dance moves, and more fun than you can shake a stick at.
“Sen-Bloody-Sational! Broadwayworld.com
Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show, Les Misérables
Run time: 90 minutes not including intermission, to be decided on site
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Tickets: $61-71 with discounts for seniors and students.
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| | Blind Boys of Alabama
Songs in the Key of Life
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Classic Stevie Wonder Album
Thursday, November 5, 2026
7:30 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
Six-time GRAMMY® winners, Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees, and living gospel legends, The Blind Boys of Alabama are more than a musical group—they are a masterclass in American soul. Having helped define the soundtrack of the Civil Rights era, they rose from singing for pocket change in the Jim Crow South to performing for three U.S. Presidents. On this tour, these singing legends pay tribute to Stevie Wonder’s 1976 masterpiece, Songs in the Key of Life, classics like: Sir Duke, I Wish, As, and more along with their own repertoire, blending gospel, soul, and Americana.
In 2003, the Blind Boys earned a Grammy® for an album that included their acclaimed cover of Stevie Wonder’s Higher Ground, a version later featured in film and television, including FX’s Fargo. In 2007, Stevie Wonder presented Blind Boys singer Jimmy Carter a Lifetime Achievement Award.
With over 75 years of lifting spirits they continue spreading light and love through the universal language of music. It will be an evening of power, praise, and proof that some voices aren’t just heard—they’re felt.
“They are always hunting for – and finding – the perfect note or harmony that lifts an old tune into the sublime.” TIME Magazine
“Whether you’re a church-going regular or not, these songs will put you right in an imaginary old wooden pew and have you clapping right along.” Off-Beat Magazine
Run time: 90 minutes not including intermission, to be decided on site
Folk Works article
BOOK RELEASE - March 2024
Their latest book, “Spirit of a Century” is an insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest-running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues.
A documentary making of the album
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Tickets: $61-81 with discounts for seniors and students.
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| | Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play
November 20-22
presented by SMHS Theatre
After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.
A paean to live theater, and the resilience of Bart Simpson through the ages, Mr. Burns is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.
For more information about SMHS Theatre Co., visit here.
No assigned seating. General Admission Tickets: Advanced $11 ($9 students), $1 more at the door. | Buy Tickets |
| | Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Featuring Blue Water Highway, MOIPEI & The Dirty River Jazz Band
Sunday, December 13, 2026
3:00 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
Favorite holiday classics mixed with comedy antics
Turn back the dial to the golden age of radio with Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show. Broadcasting “live” from the 1225 AM N-O-E-L Radio studios, this retro-inspired spectacular is a heartwarming journey through the sights and sounds of the season. This original production features the soulful Americana harmonies of standout band Blue Water Highway, MOIPEI Triplets (Mary, Maggy, & Marta) and The Dirty River Jazz Band alongside a powerhouse cast of Texas’s finest entertainers. Together, they bring new life to cherished classics like White Christmas, Go Tell it On the Mountain, O Holy Night and more. The magic of the show lies in its perfect balance: between the songs, you’ll be treated to sketch comedy and pop-culture satire that keeps the spirit light and the laughter loud. By beautifully blurring the lines between heartfelt nostalgia and modern wit, The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show captures the exact mix of tradition and joy we all search for during the holidays. It’s more than a concert—it’s a festive celebration for the whole family.
Run time: 1st act 60 min, second act 60 min
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Tickets: $61-71 with discounts for seniors and students.
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| | Guys On Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical
Book and Lyrics by Fred Alley
Music by James Kaplan
Friday, January, 22, 2027
7:30 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
The Quintessential Comedy of the North
From the frozen bays of the Great Lakes to the land of ten thousand lakes, Guys on Ice is hitting the road to celebrate the secret language of the North: ice fishing! Spend a day in the shanty with lifelong pals Marvin and Lloyd as they do everything except catch fish. Marvin is a dreamer holding out for his big break on a cable TV fishing show, while Lloyd is the philosopher currently in the doghouse after a football-themed anniversary mishap. Between visits from Ernie the Moocher and a hilarious, prize-filled halftime show, you’ll be treated to show-stopping numbers like De Wishing Hole, Fish is de Miracle Food, and the legendary Ode to a Snowmobile Suit—complete with a zipper dance you must see to believe!
This beloved all ages musical comedy invites you into a world where the beer is cold, the stove is warm, and the wisdom is as thick as the ice on the lake. More than just a play for all ages, Guys on Ice is a musical tribute to the stubborn resilience and charm of Midwesterners. Don't miss this heartwarming, hilarious celebration of life on the ice!
Tour Presented by G.L. Berg Entertainment; Produced by Sherlock Studios LLC
Run time: 75 minutes not including intermission, to be decided on site
Tickets: $41-$51 with discounts for seniors and students.
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| | Tammy Pescatelli
Friday, February 6, 2027
7:30 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
Relatable laughs with an Emmy-nominated comedian
We're excited to welcome back Tammy Pescatelli after her appearance in last season's Funny Women of a Certain Age. Tammy is an Emmy-nominated, American stand-up comedian celebrated for her sharp wit, observational humor, and relatable storytelling. Raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH, she developed her comedic voice in a big Italian-American family, which continues to inspire much of her material. Pescatelli first broke out as a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing and later won Comedy Central's Stand-Up Showdown in 2010. Her Netflix special Finding the Funny hit No. 3 on iTunes, and she co-created, executive-produced, and starred in the WE TV reality series A Stand-Up Mother. Her most recent special, The Way After School Special, ranked among Amazon’s top 10 streamed comedy specials in 2021. She also appeared in Netflix’s 2025 comedy-drama Nonnas alongside Vince Vaughn. Known for her bold, sarcastic, and raw take on family life, dating, and everyday struggles, Pescatelli continues to tour nationally, earning laughs with her signature mix of authenticity and bite.
Run time: 75 minutes not including intermission
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Tickets: $42-57 with discounts for seniors and students.
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| | Jay and the Americans
Only in America Tour
Saturday, February 27, 2027
7:30 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season
Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
Jay and the Americans is one Rock ‘N Roll history success story! With 19 charted hits and nine Top 40 records from the 1960s and ‘70s, they’ve created a multi-generational fanbase. Come a Little Bit Closer, was featured in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, while Top 10 Hits like This Magic Moment, Cara Mia, Some Enchanted Evening, and Walkin’ in the Rain still hold a special place in the hearts of fans to this day. Expect these hits plus stories about their role in helping launch the careers of Neil Diamond, Steely Dan and Joan Jett. Original members Sandy Deanne and Marty Sanders will be joined by Darren Dowler (formerly of The Lettermen and Paul Revere & the Raiders) and Jay Reincke. This show features a salute to soldiers, veterans and first responders that is intended to unite audiences across the U.S.A.
“Jay and the Americans were the first to record one of my songs giving me a significant break in the industry.” Neil Diamond
Run time: 90 minutes not including intermission, to be decided on site
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Tickets: $61-71 with discounts for seniors and students.
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| | Disney's FROZEN
November 20-22
presented by SMHS Theatre
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.
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.
For more information about SMHS Theatre Co., visit here.
No assigned seating. General Admission Tickets: Advanced $12 ($10 students), $1 more at the door. | Buy Tickets |
| | My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical
Saturday, May 8, 2027
2:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Presented by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center as part of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season Tickets go on sale June 15, 10AM best through this web page.
A Unique Collision of Theater and Cinema
Eloise is an exhausted office worker who finds refuge in the world of cheesy rom-coms. But when she tries to write her own Hallmark-inspired musical, her characters leap onto the cinema screen, taking over the story and challenging Eloise to wade through the "cheese" to find her own happy ending. This nationally touring, one-woman production is a unique collision of theater and cinema. Eloise seamlessly interacts with her on-screen cast mates in a creative collaboration that invites the audience to discover their own inner "love warriors." Because in this world, love always wins!
If your mantra is “the cheesier, the better,” this innocent, guilt-free show is for you. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend by choosing your experience: make it a matinee date with Mom after lunch or before dinner. Or gather family and friends for an evening out. The choice is yours with fun to be had—complete with a chance to win a pair of silk pajamas!
“My mission is to spread positivity and make others feel good.” Eloise Coopersmith, Executive Producer, Bookriter, Lyricist, Co-creator and star of My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical
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Tickets: $61-72 with discounts for seniors and students.
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