Holiday Theater & Comedy Events

***Please note events and activities are subject to change or cancellation. Please call ahead of your arrival.***

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Now through December 21
Associated Bank Theater Center – Stackner Cabaret
414.224.9490 | milwaukeerep.com
This uplifting classic comes to life as a high-energy radio play, blending retro charm with humor, heart and hilarious hijinks gift wrapped for you and your loved ones of all ages.

Come From Away
November 4 – December 14
Associated Bank Theater Center – Checota Powerhouse Theater
414.224.9490 | milwaukeerep.com
Revel in the inspiring true story of nearly 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Canada that welcomed them with open arms. A joyous celebration of kindness, community and the power of human connection.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat®
November 14 – December 28
Broadway Theatre Center – Cabot Theatre
414.291.7800 | skylightmusictheatre.org
Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat. Follow the trials, tribulations and triumphs of Biblical superstar Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.

Murder Girl
November 14 – 30
Broadway Theatre Center – Studio Theatre
414.291.7800 
milwaukeechambertheatre.org
Discover a hilarious and heartfelt new mystery blending classic suspense with small-town soul, proving that sometimes the family 
you’d kill for are the same people you’d love to kill.

BOSWELL
November 19 – December 14
Next Act Theatre
414.278.0765 | nextact.org
Heart and mind spar wittily in this festive, epic and historical adventure of friendship, travel and the written word.

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
November 21 – December 28
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Todd Wehr Theater
414.267.2966 | firststage.org
Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts and audience antics: It’s all in this brand-new musical party.

Wheel of Fortune LIVE!
Fri, November 21 | 7:30pm
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Uihlein Hall
414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org
An all-new live stage show where audience members are selected as contestants.

Jeff Arcuri: (UN)Scripted
Fri, November 21 | 7pm & 9:30pm
The Riverside Theater
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
A master of comedy and a genius at crowd work, Arcuri’s stories are wickedly hilarious.

Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour
Sat, November 22 | 7pm
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
Blending joy and vulnerability, Okatsuka captivates audiences worldwide with masterful storytelling.

A Drag Queen Christmas
Sat, November 22 | 8pm
The Riverside Theater
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage.

Theresa Caputo
Sun, November 23 | 3pm
The Riverside Theater
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
Long Island medium, and star of the Lifetime series Raising Spirits, Caputo shares her gift to communicate with those who 
have passed on. 

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – The Musical
November 25 – 30
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Uihlein Hall
414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org
Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world 
of Whoville in this timeless story. 

A Christmas Carol – 50th Anniversary Production
November 25 – December 24
The Pabst Theater
414.224.9490 | milwaukeerep.com
Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition fills The Pabst Theater with enchanting music, dance, costumes, special effects and Christmas cheer.

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque Du Soleil
November 26 – 30
Miller High Life Theatre
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
Based on the classic poem, 
‘Twas the Night Before… features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters and a soundtrack that includes holiday classics re-invented by Cirque du Soleil.

Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
Fri, November 28 | 1pm
The Riverside Theater
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
This brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation.

Bingo Loco
Sat, November 29 | 6pm & 10pm
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
Experience the world’s largest bingo party!

Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Sun, November 30 | 2pm
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org
Join C.S. Lewis, portrayed by David Payne, on Christmas Eve as he shares an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide 
recollections.

Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour
Thu, December 4 | 8pm
Turner Hall Ballroom
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
Comedian, actor and writer, Scovel brings his unpredictable standup special.

The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium
December 6 – 26
Marcus Performing Arts Center – 
Uihlein Hall
414.902.2103 | milwaukeeballet.org
Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium. Nearly 200 dancers, including students of Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy, will illuminate Tchaikovsky’s famous score.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Sat, December 6 | 2pm
Miller High Life Theatre
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
A spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry, and opulent costumes and sets hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. 

Black Nativity
December 11 – 14
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org
Hughes’ joyous holiday musical is a testament to his timeless work, telling the story of the Nativity through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance and song from the African-American perspective.

TRAYF (Staged Reading)
Mon, December 15 | 7:30pm 
Next Act Theatre
414.278.0765 | nextact.org
A staged reading of a road-trip bromance, TRAYF is a funny ode to the turbulence of youth and the friends that see us through. 

The Second City’s Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire
December 19 & 20
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org
Seasonal songs, sharp sketches and a healthy dose of improv all wrapped up in a hilariously irreverent package.

Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular
Sat, December 20 | 7:30pm
The Riverside Theater
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
Dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic and festive surprises for the whole family are delivered in this high-energy, 
interactive show.

Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence Tour
Tue, December 30 | 7pm
Miller High Life Theatre
414.242.8200 | pabsttheatergroup.com
One of the most successful comedians in the past three decades, Dunham and his suitcase characters are back on the road.