Community Calendar

Dress up and go all out at the Museum’s biggest Halloween party, where creative costumes take center stage alongside packed dance floors and spooky cocktails.

Participate in a gallery-inspired costume contest
Don’t just admire the art—become it! Choose a painting currently on view and let it inspire your Halloween costume. Then, show off your artistic interpretation for a chance to win a prize! On the night of the event, snap a photo of your costume alongside your chosen artwork, then scan one of the QR codes located throughout the Museum to submit your photo. Winners will be announced at 9 p.m. in front of the main stage.

Costume guidelines
To ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for all, please follow these guidelines:
Costumes must be appropriate and respectful for all ages.
No weapons or lookalike props of any kind.
No full-face masks, helmets, or vision-obscuring gear.
Costumes should not be excessively large, inflatable, dragging, or include sharp/pointed items.
No glitter, balloons, organic matter, or materials that shed.
Guests who do not comply may be asked to modify their costume or denied entry. Thank you for helping us keep the event safe and fun!

Lineup
6:45–9 p.m. | Social Cig in Windhover Hall
7–11 p.m. | Astrological tarot card reading on the terrace
7–10:30 p.m. | Tarot card reading in the East End
7–11 p.m. | Paint your own tarot cards in the Milwaukee Room
7–11 p.m. | Fortune Telling Adventure in the galleries
7–11 p.m. | Vintage candy bar in Windhover Hall
7:30–10:30 p.m. | Magic shows by Luka in the Cafe
7:30–9:30 p.m. | Lorna Dune in the galleries
7:30 and 8:15 p.m. | Ghost tours in the galleries
9 p.m. | Costume contest winners announced in Windhover Hall

Great White Throne features a poignant narrative where a pastor's wife confronts her deepest fears and unexpected salvation during a surprise visit from an unwelcomed guest.

Get ready to kick off your heels and feel the beat! The smash-hit film Footloose the Musical explodes onto the stage with high-octane choreography and electrifying ’80s anthems, including “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and “Holding Out for a Hero.” When city teen Ren moves to a small town where dancing is banned, he challenges the rules, sparks romance, and inspires a community to rediscover joy, freedom, and the power of music. Helmed by Olivier Award-winning artist Stephen Mear, who wowed Rep audiences with his choreography for Ragtime and Guys and Dolls, this energetic, feel-good Tony-nominated musical will have you laughing, cheering, and jumping to your feet.

Step into an unforgettable adventure of mystery, mischief, and messy humanity. Katie Bender transforms the theater into an intimate DIY séance, daring to summon the spirit of Houdini—and maybe wrestle with the chaos of her own life along the way. Equal parts hilarious, haunting, and heartbreakingly honest, this one-woman show fuses memoir and live magic to explore ambition, motherhood, and the craving to break free. Expect laughter and glimpses of the extraordinary hidden in everyday life.

“A funny…haunted exploration of ambition, legacy, and familial responsibility.” — The Austin Chronicle

*Please note that dates, times and ticket prices are subject to change. Visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com for the most up-to-date information.

Kicking off the Stackner season, this high-energy musical revue brings to life the legendary songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the iconic duo behind "Chicago," "Cabaret," and "Kiss of the Spider Woman." Featuring 36 unforgettable songs, five dynamic performers deliver beloved favorites with heart and show-stopping style. The music moves seamlessly from sizzling showstoppers to intimate, moving moments that reveal the depth of the duo’s remarkable collection of songs. From razor-sharp humor to powerful storytelling, this celebration is pure Broadway joy from start to finish.

“Long overdue…snazzily staged outpouring of song and dance.” — The New York Times

*Please note that dates, times and ticket prices are subject to change. Visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com for the most up-to-date information.

International members of the Chicago Cabaret Connexion will present a concert of music showcasing the eclectic world of Cabaret. Featuring Anne Fromm, Amandine Larachiche, and Julie Morel with Wilfried Touati on the accordion.

Alex Kumin is an NYC-based comedian by way of Chicago and Boston whose bold, whip-smart standup delights crowds across the US. She can be seen performing nightly in New York City and is a favorite at The Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. She is a 2025 TimeOut New York Comic to Watch, and you've seen her on the NYC Don’t Tell Comedy series, NBC’s "That Clip Show: Holiday Edition”, and Comedy Central Standup Featuring. Kumin is also one half of the duo on Into the Mud Podcast, where she and her co-host Drew King, dive into the messy and uncertain junctures of life, exploring the transitional spaces where growth and self-discovery occur. Her voiceover work is extensive and includes playing Circe on Heroes United, campaigns for Google, United Airlines, Indiana University Health, and her favorite to date, Kohler smart toilets.

It's 1956, and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein has gathered for its annual quiche breakfast when suddenly the bomb drops. As nuclear apocalypse rages outside, the Sisters realize they may be the last people left on Earth… which raises some very pressing questions about the future of the human race. 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche - the laugh-out-loud cult hit that stormed Chicago and off-Broadway - is now detonating in Milwaukee. It's immersive, too: every guest is sworn into the Society on arrival, and with roughly 30% improvised, no two apocalypses are alike. Presented by The Constructivists, produced by Cap and Glasses Studios, at Pink's Accessible Theater House this October. Come for the quiche. Stay for the end of the world.

Performances October 1–24, 2026 — evenings 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees 4:00 PM. Full schedule and tickets ($20) at 5leqmke.com.

It’s 1956. The five officers of the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein have gathered for their annual quiche breakfast — as they say, “no men, no meat, all manners.” Then the Soviets actually drop the bomb, the doors seal shut, and these “devoted widows” are trapped in the basement together with a great deal of egg and a few secrets that may not survive the apocalypse.
You’re not just watching — you’re a card-carrying member of the Society! And roughly a third of every performance is improvised, so no two breakfasts are ever quite the same.

Stop by Retzer Nature Center to hike, read, and enjoy this fall’s Story Hike! Set out on the White Trail to read “The Acorn and the Oak” by Rhonda Accardo and learn more about oak trees and their fascinating ecosystem, all while enjoying a heartfelt story along the way.

Story Hike is provided through a partnership with Retzer Nature Center and the Bridges Library System.