Name: The Lehman Trilogy
Start: 2026-02-08T12:30:00
Location: Associated Bank Theater Center

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is set to dazzle audiences with a diverse lineup of performances that bring history, culture, and humor to life. From heartwarming tales of sisterhood in 'The Fisherman's Daughters' to the enthralling mystery of 'Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None,' this season promises an engaging blend of drama, comedy, and musical extravagance. With performances by talented artists in a vibrant setting, these productions offer a deep dive into the themes of identity, family, and legacy, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Exploring the Theatrical Riches of Milwaukee: A Journey Through Stories, Music, and Cultural Reflections

Max Wolkowitz

Edward Gero

William Sturdivant

Marsha Ginsberg

Michael Costagliola

Dan Hasse

Yi Zhao

Anita Yavich

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

 This heartwarming Wisconsin musical is a testament to the power of sisterhood and self-discovery. When a governor’s order uproots the small village of Fish Creek to make way for Peninsula State Park, two sisters must confront their fears and fight for the home they love. This charming show comes direct from Northern Sky Theater and celebrates the deep connections we share with our family, community and the land around us. With touching songs and home-grown humor, you’ll treasure this funny, fitting love letter to a slice of our great state’s history.

The Fisherman's Daughters

Associated Bank Theater Center

This production of The Lehman Trilogy is a transfer from Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis, MN) in association with Shakespeare Theatre Company (Washington, DC).

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Direct from a sold-out Broadway run, Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s thrilling and darkly comic new work follows Jacob McNeal — a brilliant yet dangerously charming novelist obsessed with his own genius. On the eve of his greatest achievement, his thirst for whiskey, fractured relationships, and curious fascination with artificial intelligence threatens to unravel everything. You’ll experience jaw-dropping projections and special effects at this opening production in the new Herro-Franke Studio Theater, as McNeal explores the price of greatness and raises vital questions about art, truth and originality in the not-too-distant future.

McNeal

The Piano Lesson is recommended for older teenage and adult audiences. As conflicts arise around the fate of their family’s heirloom piano, characters use adult language (including frequent use of the n-word) and explore mature topics including racism, death, murder, illegal activity, sex and violence.

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

Step into a jumpin’ jazz joint where the legendary music of Fats Waller takes center stage. Five extraordinary actor-musicians transform into a jubilant swing band for the ages in this Tony Award-winning musical — last seen in our 2013/14 Season — that brings the razzle-dazzle spirit of the Roaring Twenties to the 2020s. Get ready to sing, dance and let loose with this brilliant celebration of an iconic trailblazer and his lasting legacy.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ The FATS WALLER Musical Show

Live boldly, love wildly, paint passionately — this was the uncompromising life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Through music, movement and irresistible charm, acclaimed writer and actor Vanessa Severo crafts a poetic performance that explores Frida’s breathtaking life and astonishing genius. This sizzling play plunges into the brilliant, nuanced world of Kahlo’s tumultuous, extraordinary life, offering a vivid exploration of how we shape ourselves through the art that we love.

Frida A Self Portrait

This effervescent, charming new comedy celebrates writers, womanhood, and the stories that shape our lives. In 1926, famed author Agatha Christie vanished for 11 days, reappearing without explanation. The real-life case of the “Missing Mrs. Christie” became a tabloid sensation, but the reasons behind her disappearance remain unknown. Now, 100 years later, a devoted superfan stumbles upon the clues that could finally crack the case, launching a coming-of-age journey of memory and self-discovery – with the thrill of a good old-fashioned mystery.

Mrs. Christie

For nearly 40 years, George Burns and Gracie Allen delighted millions as entertainment’s original power couple, sharing love and laughter through their comedic brilliance. Now, Milwaukee’s own power couple, Jim Pickering and Tami Workentin, bring the inspiring love story of Burns and Allen to life in this heartfelt tribute, filled with theatrical and showbiz magic. Trace George and Gracie’s rise from a struggling vaudeville act to the height of stardom during the golden age of radio, television, and film and celebrate their legacy and devotion in this World Premiere that’s sure to captivate and inspire.

George & Gracie: A Love Story

Agatha Christie’s heart-pounding thriller takes us to a secluded island full of intrigue, as ten strangers with dark secrets find themselves marooned at a grand estate, trapped in a deadly game where no one can be trusted. Christie’s own acclaimed adaptation of her most famous masterpiece – the world’s #1 best-selling mystery novel – is filled with suspicious twists, surprising turns and memorable characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking end.

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