Milwaukee Relocation and Moving Information

Greater Milwaukee Relocation Handbook
Order the book for detailed information on schools, communities, home prices, and more...

Theatre Companies

Acacia Theatre Company

Acacia Theatre Company is an interdenominational group of professional dramatic artists who share the vision of integrating art and faith by presenting theater from a Christian world view. 2007-2008 performances include "The Women of Lockerbre," "A Girl, a Mirror & a Magician," "Blessed Assurance," "Shadowlands," and "Pride and Prejudice." Shows are presented at Concordia University's Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. Telephone: (262) 643-5995; www.acaciatheatre.com.

Broadway Baby Dinner Theatre

Enjoy dinner and a theater presentation. 2007-2008 season includes "Two Single People," "A Christmas Carol," "Lady Day @ Emerson's Bar & Grill," and "Deathtrap." 5132 W. Mill Rd., Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 358-2020; www.broadwaybabytheatre.com

Comedy Cafe

Milwaukee's only five-star comedy club for nearly two decades brings comics direct from television, cable and the movies. Featuring a full stock bar and specialty drinks. Non-smoking shows and valet parking are available. Performances Wednesdays through Saturdays. 615 E. Brady St., Milwaukee. Telephone (414) 271-5653; www.271joke.com.

ComedySportz

Milwaukee's longest running comedy show offers improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions. The show is in a competitive sporting format appropriate for all ages, with teams, referees, fouls and lots of audience interaction. Full bar, sandwiches, finger food and free parking available. Performances Thursdays through Saturdays and private shows upon request. 3 p.m. Saturday matinees especially for kids and kid's birthday parties. 420 S. 1st St., Milwaukee. Reservations recommended Telephone: (414) 272-8888; www.comedysportzmilwaukee.com.

First Stage Children's Theater

First Stage is one of the five largest professional children's theater companies in the country and the second largest theater company in Milwaukee. The 2007-2008 season includes "Hana's Suitcase," "The Quiltmaker's Gift," "12 Days - A Milwaukee Christmas," "The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963," "Sleeping Beauty," and "A Year With Frog and Toad." This season also features First Steps, a new series of shows for children ages 3 to 6. Performances include "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and "Ferdinand the Bull." Performances in Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 273-7206; www.firststage.org.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Now in its 33rd season, the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre offers classical, contemporary and cutting-edge theater. The 2007-2008 season includes: "Moonlight and Magnolias," "Talking Heads," "Trying," "Crime and Punishment" and "Talley's Folly." Performances at Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 276-8842; www.chamber-theatre.com.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

In its 54th season, "The Rep" will produce 16 shows on four stages. The 2007-08 Quadracci Powerhouse Theater season includes "Cyrano De Bergerac," " Doubt," "The Norman Conquests," "Glengarry Glen Ross," "The Night Is A Child," and "Armadale." The Steimke Theater schedule includes Edward Albee's "Seascape," "The Bachelors," " Enchanted April," and "Endgame." Stackner Cabaret shows include "Life Could Be a Dream," "Carolin' Carolynne's Comin' To Town," "Grafton City Blues" and "Hula Hoop Sha-Boop." The Rep also performs an annual production of "A Christmas Carol," a Milwaukee tradition, at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 224-9490; www.milwaukeerep.com.

Next Act Theatre

Next Act Theatre's 18th season offers Milwaukee theatergoers a tantalizing blend of music, mystery and mayhem. The 2007-2008 season includes a dramatic biography and concert, "An Interview with Paul Robeson," by Paul A. Mabon Sr.; a wonderfully warm and mystical holiday show, "Greetings!," by Tom Dudzick; a story-telling masterpiece, "Faith Healer," by Brian Friel; and a riotous romp, "The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful," by Charles Ludlam. A special holiday performance by John McGivern, "Winter Tales," plays in December. Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St., Milwaukee, 53202. Telephone: (414) 278-7780; www.nextact.org.

Renaissance Theaterworks

Founded in 1993, Renaissance Theaterworks focuses on the feminine voice and offers opportunities to emerging local theater artists. The 2007-2008 season includes: "The Woman in Black," "Red Pepper Jelly 3," and "Fat Pig." Performances at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Telephone: (414) 291-7800; www.r-t-w.com.

Milwaukee Shakespeare

Devoted exclusively to the production of Shakespeare's plays, the 2007-08 season includes "2 Henry IV," "Twelfth Night," and "Cymbeline." Performances at The Broadway Theatre Center in Milwaukee and the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield. Telephone: (414) 747-9659; www.milwaukeeshakespeare.com.

The Skylight

Producing music theater, opera and operetta for 49 years, The Skylight is recognized as one of America's finest professional theater companies. The 2007-2008 season features "The Midnight Angel," "White Christmas," "La Traviata," "Souvenir" and "Nine: The Musical." Performances in the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. Telephone: (414) 291-7800; www.skylightopera.com

Relocation Resources