SummerStage at Lapham Peak
Sept. 1, 6, 7, 8
Pride & Prejudice
This engaging new adaptation captures all the sophistication and romance of Jane Austen’s original novel.
SummerStage at Lapham Peak
Sept. 6-15
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Using songs and monologues, Hedwig tells her story of a smashing East German rock 'n' roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just "an angry inch."
Next Act Theatre
Sept. 7
Becoming Kareem
The life of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from a child in the housing projects of New York to an internationally known athlete, author and activist.
Marcus Center
Sept. 7-Nov. 4
Songs for Nobodies
Share in the life-changing encounters between legendary divas and the everyday women whose lives they touched. Songs for Nobodies shows the magical power of song.
Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Repertory Theater Complex
Sep 13-30
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
A group reunites for a backer’s audition of their new musical. Unbeknownst to them, the “Stage Door Slasher” – a murderer who haunted their last Broadway flop, is also there. waukeshacivictheatre.org
Waukesha Civic Theatre
Sept. 18-Oct. 28
In The Heights
From Hamilton's creator, a salsa, merengue, soul, hip-hop and R & B infused story of a neighborhood on the brink of change, full of hopes and pressures, deciding which traditions to take and which to leave behind.
Quadracci Powerhouse, Milwaukee Repertory Theater Complex
Sept. 21-Oct. 7
Skylight Music Theatre:
Pippin
Pippin’s search to live an extraordinary life and find his “corner of the sky,” while learning that true happiness is more complicated than he thought.
Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center
Sept. 21-Oct. 14
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre:
Chapatti
A poignant, gentle Irish tale about rediscovering the importance of human connection.
Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center
Sept. 22-Nov. 4
First Stage
The Very Hungry Caterpiller
Four timeless stories and 75 magical puppets bring Eric Carle’s iconic creatures to life.
First Stage Main Stage
Sept. 23
King Solomon Lives: A Nubian Love Story
David tells his grandfather that he does not believe in love, so his Grandfather tells him the story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. While listening, David begins to dream.
Miller High Life Theatre
Sept. 26-Nov. 4
Guards at The Taj
Explores the friendship of two imperial guards assigned to protect the Taj Mahal. This boldly funny and deeply moving play examines the true meaning of beauty and the cost of transcendence in a world that confuses the value of both.
Stiemke Studio, Milwaukee Repertory Theater Complex
