By Allen Halas OnMilwaukee Staff Writer Published Mar 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Arts enthusiasts, rejoice! On Monday, the Marcus Peforming Arts Center revealed three programs for their 2025 season, and there is no shortage of variety when it comes to this year's performances.

Along with Johnson Financial Group and Broadway Across America, the performing arts center announced their 2025-26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season, along with the new seasons of the MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series.

Broadway at the Marcus Center 2025/26 Season

The Broadway lineup features a big lineup of favorites, spanning from "Hamilton" to "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Les Misérables" and much more:

  • "Mrs. Doubtfire" (Sept. 30–Oct. 5, 2025)
  • "Les Misérables" (Oct. 28–Nov. 2, 2025)
  • "Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" (Nov. 25–30, 2025)
  • "Hamilton" (Jan. 20–Feb. 1, 2026)
  • "Kimberly Akimbo" (Feb. 17–22, 2026)
  • "Hadestown" (March 6–7, 2026)
  • "The Wiz" (March 24–29, 2026)
  • "& Juliet" (June 9–14, 2026)
  • "Monty Python’s Spamalot" (July 14–19, 2026)

The season includes the Milwaukee premieres of "Kimberly Akimbo" and "& Juliet," along with a revival of "The Wiz." Returning favorites include "Hamilton" and "Spamalot." More details can be found at the Marcus Center website.

MPAC Presents Dance and Jazz Series

MPAC is will offer new seasons of their dance and jazz series. The dance season will feature:

  • "Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo" (Feb. 28, 2026)
  • "BODYTRAFFIC" (March 18, 2026)
  • "Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater" (April 21, 2026)

The jazz series highlights include:

  • "Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners" (Feb. 27, 2026)
  • "New Jazz Underground" (April 10, 2026)
  • "ARTEMIS" (May 14, 2026)

“This season, we’ve curated an extraordinary lineup at MPAC to inspire and engage audiences,” said MPAC President & CEO Kevin Giglinto via statement. “From iconic dance companies to emerging artists and spectacular Broadway shows, we are dedicated to providing transformative artistic experiences.”

Beyond performances, MPAC will continue educational and community engagement programs, including workshops, masterclasses, and talkbacks. The Student Matinee Series will be announced at a later date.

Subscriptions for all programs are available via the Marcus Center website. If you're already planning your next night out, we've got a guide to eating, drinking, and parking before a show as well. Support your local arts institutions and consider a great night out (or two, or three) today.