From Broadway to ballet, you can always count on something exciting happening at the Marcus Center.
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First Stage Presents
November 27 - December 29
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™: The Musical
Come home for the holidays as the most famous reindeer of all soars off the screen and returns to First Stage this season. Celebrating 60 years on television, join Rudolph and friends as they come to life on stage in an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
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Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center
January 14 - January 19
Chicago
After 27 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz!
Free Event
MPAC Presents
January 20 at 4:00 PM
41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee has celebrated Dr. King's Birthday annually since 1984. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who every year interpret Dr. King's words through student contests
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Ruckus Entertainment
January 25 at 7:30 PM
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
This immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
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MPAC Presents
January 29 at 7:30 PM
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque combines dazzling acrobatics with live music played on traditional Guinean instruments.
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MPAC Presents
January 30 at 7:30 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
With its swinging rhythms and soulful melodies, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by artistic director and nine-time Grammy Award® winner Wynton Marsalis, brings jazz from the heart of New York City to cities around the world.
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First Stage Presents
January 31 - February 16
Emily Song and the Queen of the Night
Emily Song had always known that she was meant to sing. However, her father banned music from their lives for as long as she can remember. When the Queen of the Night kidnaps her father and best friend, Emily must figure out how to use her voice to save them!
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MPAC Presents
January 31 at 7:30 PM
Eclipse: The Best of Pink Floyd
Go back in time with Eclipse and revisit Pink Floyd's greatest hits! Experience a mind-blowing journey through Pink Floyd’s greatest hits with exceptional musicianship and stunning audio, video, and lighting artistry.
Inspiring Performances
Interactive Experiences
Get up from your seat and experience hands-on workshops and interactive discussions.
Impactful Events
Annual celebrations, student experiences, and family events bring the whole community together.
SUBSCRIBE TO A SERIES
Subscribing allows you to save on tickets and grab the best seats in the house. Subscription packages for the 2024/25 season now available!
Johnson Financial Group Broadway Series
See the best of Broadway and world-class talent right here in Milwaukee.
Five-show packages available for a limited time.
MPAC Presents Dance
We believe in dance legend Alvin Ailey’s idea that dance is for everybody. Enjoy exciting moments and dance excellence from the U.S. and around the world.
Subscriptions available through January 2025!
MPAC Presents Jazz
From established icons to emerging stars, MPAC Jazz curates the finest jazz experiences for our community.
Package sales have concluded. Single shows available.
Build Your Own
Select any 3 or more MPAC Presents shows and save 15%.
Packages available!
*BYO is not available for Broadway.
ENGAGE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY AND LEARN FROM ARTISTS.
Soul-stirring events where everyone is invited to celebrate cultural heroes, connect with their community, and create alongside their favorite artists.
Student
Matinees
Bring the arts to life with a special daytime performance.
Annual & Community Events
Coming together to celebrate cultural heroes and building community.
Educational Experiences
Interactive learning experiences for students and adults.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
There’s a lot going on at the Marcus Center, and we’re here to make it easy to find the right show. Start here:
Choose your event
Browse by series or by date—there’s something for everyone.
Plan your visit
Our superhost team is here to welcome you! The Plan Your Visit page has everything you need to know before arriving.
Have fun
Finally, an outing that exceeds all your expectations. House lights down, stage lights up: enjoy the show!
At the Marcus Performing Arts Center,
WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES FRONT-ROW MOMENTS.
Moments like
- Seeing your favorite Broadway show.
- Joining a standing ovation after a breathtaking performance.
- Attending a masterclass with a world-class artist.
- Welcoming your wedding guests for a memory-making day.
That’s why we bring Broadway to Milwaukee. Why we help young artists learn from world-renowned talent. Why we open our beautiful riverside venues for anyone to host their event.
MAKE THE MARCUS CENTER YOUR OWN WITH ONE OF OUR EIGHT
World-Class Venues.
Private Events
Bring your vision to life in a capable and flexible space that impresses and inspires.
Weddings
Champagne and ivory inside, gardens and greenery outside. Give your big day the sparkle and class it deserves.
Performances
Music, film, dance, lecture, drama, you name it—we have space for you to showcase and share your art.
Make a difference in your community.
The Marcus Center is Milwaukee’s home for consistently excellent programming and impactful events that bring our community together. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we couldn’t do it without our donors.
Maybe it’s an annual fund donation. Maybe it’s a recurring gift in someone’s honor. Or maybe you’re a business or foundation looking to help us make more front-row moments for our community with a partnership.
Wherever you’re coming from, we deeply value your support.
Sponsor an event
Invest in your community and establish your brand by sponsoring an event or series.
Attend the BASH
Attend our annual fundraiser to help keep the arts accessible to everyone.
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BOX OFFICE
929 N Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
tickets@marcuscenter.org
(414) 273-7206
Phone Line: Monday-Friday / 10 am-4 pm
Ticketing Windows: Monday-Friday / Noon-4 pm
We’re also open one hour prior to most performances.
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123 E State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
info@marcuscenter.org
(414) 273-7121
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Box Office
929 N Water St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-7206
tickets@marcuscenter.org
Phone Line: Mon-Fri / 10 am-4 pm
Ticketing Windows: Mon-Fri / Noon-4 pm
We’re also open one hour prior to most performances.
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