Live performances offer a depth and connection that screen performances just can't match. So to make the experience more accessible to all, Milwaukee's First Stage is offering "Pay What You Choose" performances for select productions.
Here's how it works: Pay What You Choose tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a minimum suggested ticket price of $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. on the day of the performance and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.
Tickets may be pre-ordered by phone only at (414) 267-2961. To reserve tickets for community organizations, contact First Stage at ticketmanager@firststage.
Here is the schedule of Pay What You Can performances:
Dream, Quickie! Dream!
Friday, Oct. 13; 7 p.m.
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater
Sponsored by Children’s Wisconsin.
The Forgotten Girl
Friday, Oct. 27; 7 p.m.
Goodman Mainstage Hall, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
Thursday, Nov. 30; 7 p.m.
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater
Henry IV, Part 1
Friday, Dec. 15; 7 p.m.
Goodman Mainstage Hall, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Friday, Feb. 9, 2024; 7 p.m.
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater
Elephant & Piggie's "We Are In A Play!"
Friday, March 1; 7 p.m.
Goodman Mainstage Hall, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid The Musical
Friday, April 12; 7 p.m.
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater
Sponsored by Children’s Wisconsin.
An Enemy Of The People
Friday, April 26; 7 p.m.
Goodman Mainstage Hall, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Escape From Peligro Island
Friday, May 17; 7 p.m.
Goodman Mainstage Hall, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Ticket availability is limited, and seat location is subject to availability. There are no refunds or exchanges available for Pay What You Choose performances, and the special rate cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets or in combination with other ticket offers, or towards a Family Package or All-Access Membership purchase. Pay What You Choose performances and dates are subject to change.
To find out more about any of First Stage’s upcoming productions visit: firststage.org.
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