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Recognized as a national leader in the Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) field, First Stage is a driving force behind the creation of the best and most innovative plays for family audiences, theater training programs for young people, and education initiatives for our schools and our community. Since 1987, First Stage has presented more than 200 professional theater productions chosen for their artistic excellence, social significance, educational content, and the potential to spark conversations at home and in the classroom. As one of the few TYA theaters in the nation committed to age-appropriate casting, First Stage creates and commissions new works that demonstrate an inherent respect for the thoughts and ideas of young people. Throughout our history, First Stage has presented more than 60 world premiere productions that address important subject matters relevant to today’s youth, utilize celebrated literary works, and feature local themes and stories as inspiration. First Stage’s achievements onstage are paralleled by our nationally acclaimed Theater Academy classes and in-school Theater in Education programs. Through our commitment to the education and personal development of youth, First Stage teaches literacy skills, improves Emotional Intelligence, and instills 21st century workforce skills while nurturing each young person’s unique creativity and self-expression. By participating in our programs, today’s students are prepared with the personal and professional skills necessary to achieve success in school, establish fulfilling careers as adults, and help our community continue to grow as a dynamic business and cultural center.
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15 music, theater and dance performances to see in Milwaukee in November 2025 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

15 music, theater and dance performances to see in Milwaukee in November 2025 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage Launches Young Actors Studio - Urban Milwaukee

First Stage Launches Young Actors Studio Urban Milwaukee

First Stage Announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule - Milwaukee With Kids

First Stage Announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule Milwaukee With Kids

13 music, theater and dance performances to see in Milwaukee during May 2025 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

13 music, theater and dance performances to see in Milwaukee during May 2025 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

From The Big Screen To The Stage: First Stage Brings Disney & Pixar’s FINDING NEMO TYA To Milwaukee This Spring - Urban Milwaukee

From The Big Screen To The Stage: First Stage Brings Disney & Pixar’s FINDING NEMO TYA To Milwaukee This Spring Urban Milwaukee

First Stage announces Pay-What-You-Choose schedule for new season - OnMilwaukee

First Stage announces Pay-What-You-Choose schedule for new season OnMilwaukee

Jeff Frank - The Business Journals

Jeff Frank The Business Journals

Spotlight on First Stage Theater, Not Just for Kiddos - Milwaukee Magazine

Spotlight on First Stage Theater, Not Just for Kiddos Milwaukee Magazine

A journey of hope and resilience: First Stage Theater premieres heartfelt musical 'Esperanza Rising' - TMJ4 News

A journey of hope and resilience: First Stage Theater premieres heartfelt musical 'Esperanza Rising' TMJ4 News

First Stage: Live performances return in 2021-22 season - FOX6 News Milwaukee

First Stage: Live performances return in 2021-22 season FOX6 News Milwaukee

'Dream, Quickie, Dream': Inside the play inspired by Donald Driver - Radio Milwaukee

'Dream, Quickie, Dream': Inside the play inspired by Donald Driver Radio Milwaukee

'Finding Nemo' shows off First Stage at its best - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Finding Nemo' shows off First Stage at its best Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage Celebrates The Holidays With RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL - BroadwayWorld.com

First Stage Celebrates The Holidays With RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL BroadwayWorld.com

First Stage proudly presents the world premiere production THE FORGOTTEN GIRL - Urban Milwaukee

First Stage proudly presents the world premiere production THE FORGOTTEN GIRL Urban Milwaukee

First Stage's 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' is a live-action treat - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' is a live-action treat Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage announces date for next year’s Make Believe Ball: Saturday, May 10, 2025 - Urban Milwaukee

First Stage announces date for next year’s Make Believe Ball: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Urban Milwaukee

A quick guide to First Stage's new Donald Driver show, 'Dream, Quickie! Dream!' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A quick guide to First Stage's new Donald Driver show, 'Dream, Quickie! Dream!' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical returns to First Stage this holiday season! - Urban Milwaukee

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical returns to First Stage this holiday season! Urban Milwaukee

Photos: 'Tinker Bell' (First Stage) - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Photos: 'Tinker Bell' (First Stage) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage Hatches Mo Willems’ Brand-New Holiday Musical, The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! - Urban Milwaukee

First Stage Hatches Mo Willems’ Brand-New Holiday Musical, The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! Urban Milwaukee

First Stage Announces New Managing Director Daniel Grambow - Urban Milwaukee

First Stage Announces New Managing Director Daniel Grambow Urban Milwaukee

Photos: 'As You Like It' (First Stage's Young Company) - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Photos: 'As You Like It' (First Stage's Young Company) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Ride the Cyclone' is a roller coaster of emotions for First Stage Young Company - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Ride the Cyclone' is a roller coaster of emotions for First Stage Young Company Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In more than one way, First Stage's world premiere 'The Forgotten Girl' is a ghost story - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In more than one way, First Stage's world premiere 'The Forgotten Girl' is a ghost story Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee's First Stage to Offer Acting Course At Racine's The Prairie School This Month - BroadwayWorld.com

Milwaukee's First Stage to Offer Acting Course At Racine's The Prairie School This Month BroadwayWorld.com

Photos: First Look at First Stage's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES - BroadwayWorld.com

Photos: First Look at First Stage's THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES BroadwayWorld.com

Photos & Video: First Look at RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL at First Stage - BroadwayWorld.com

Photos & Video: First Look at RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL at First Stage BroadwayWorld.com

First Stage's 'Three Little Birds' is an upbeat musical for kids set in Jamaica, based on Bob Marley songs - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'Three Little Birds' is an upbeat musical for kids set in Jamaica, based on Bob Marley songs Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage staging Gen Z's favorite musical, 'Ride the Cyclone' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage staging Gen Z's favorite musical, 'Ride the Cyclone' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' a treat for both kids and adults - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' a treat for both kids and adults Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Youngest Kids Rock Out to First Stage’s ‘Pete the Cat’ - Shepherd Express

Youngest Kids Rock Out to First Stage’s ‘Pete the Cat’ Shepherd Express

First Stage Brings a Classic Holiday Story to Life with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” - milwaukeecourieronline.com

First Stage Brings a Classic Holiday Story to Life with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” milwaukeecourieronline.com

Sussex Hamilton student part of First Stage production - DiscoverHometown.com

Sussex Hamilton student part of First Stage production DiscoverHometown.com

First Stage creates holiday magic with musical 'Elf' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage creates holiday magic with musical 'Elf' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Junie B. Jones' plays 'finders keepers' at First Stage - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Junie B. Jones' plays 'finders keepers' at First Stage Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' takes flight at First Stage - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' takes flight at First Stage Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' to be presented by First Stage this holiday season - TMJ4 News

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' to be presented by First Stage this holiday season TMJ4 News

First Stage's 'The Lightning Thief' puts sword-slinging hero Percy Jackson on stage - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'The Lightning Thief' puts sword-slinging hero Percy Jackson on stage Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

For First Stage, it's about theatrical transformation - OnMilwaukee

For First Stage, it's about theatrical transformation OnMilwaukee

Haunting Themes of First Stage’s ‘Forgotten Girl’ Casts A Spell - Shepherd Express

Haunting Themes of First Stage’s ‘Forgotten Girl’ Casts A Spell Shepherd Express

Photos: 'Girls in the Boat' (First Stage Young Company) - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Photos: 'Girls in the Boat' (First Stage Young Company) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Matt Daniels’ Snoopy infuses First Stage's 'Charlie Brown Christmas' with glee - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Matt Daniels’ Snoopy infuses First Stage's 'Charlie Brown Christmas' with glee Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A simple sea critter turns hero in First Stage's lively 'The SpongeBob Musical' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A simple sea critter turns hero in First Stage's lively 'The SpongeBob Musical' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'Carmela Full of Wishes' is a cheery antidote to a dreary winter - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'Carmela Full of Wishes' is a cheery antidote to a dreary winter Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage spreads its wings with full-out musical 'Matilda' - GMToday.com

First Stage spreads its wings with full-out musical 'Matilda' GMToday.com

Pancakes and mysteries make First Stage's 'Nate the Great' a colorful adventure - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Pancakes and mysteries make First Stage's 'Nate the Great' a colorful adventure Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Marina Spheeris Krejci Obituary - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Marina Spheeris Krejci Obituary Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Mockingbird' reflects First Stage's growing experience with autism - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Mockingbird' reflects First Stage's growing experience with autism Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Photo Flash: First Look at TINKER BELL at First Stage - BroadwayWorld.com

Photo Flash: First Look at TINKER BELL at First Stage BroadwayWorld.com

First Stage's 'The Hobbit' is a triumph of storytelling - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's 'The Hobbit' is a triumph of storytelling Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Weekend guide: Free day at the zoo, science at Discovery World and Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Weekend guide: Free day at the zoo, science at Discovery World and Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin snow updates: 14 inches in Appleton, 12 in Madison, 9 in Milwaukee as March storm pounds state - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin snow updates: 14 inches in Appleton, 12 in Madison, 9 in Milwaukee as March storm pounds state Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In First Stage's upbeat 'The Wiz,' a Lion leads the way - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In First Stage's upbeat 'The Wiz,' a Lion leads the way Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage celebrates differences in fizzy 'Diary of a Worm' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage celebrates differences in fizzy 'Diary of a Worm' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

What's new, and what's ending in TV, movies, performing arts this week: March 6-12 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

What's new, and what's ending in TV, movies, performing arts this week: March 6-12 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage Premieres 'Girls in the Boat' - Shepherd Express

First Stage Premieres 'Girls in the Boat' Shepherd Express

The effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation during the first stage of labor: a randomized controlled trial - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

The effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation during the first stage of labor: a randomized controlled trial BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

First Stage finds sense, heart in 'Seussical' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage finds sense, heart in 'Seussical' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage's "A Midnight Cry" is an explosive powerhouse - OnMilwaukee

First Stage's "A Midnight Cry" is an explosive powerhouse OnMilwaukee

Weekend Guide: Race at the Milwaukee Zoo, free swimming in Brookfield and more - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Weekend Guide: Race at the Milwaukee Zoo, free swimming in Brookfield and more Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Theater Review: First Stage's 'Goosebumps' serves chills with humor - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Theater Review: First Stage's 'Goosebumps' serves chills with humor Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage’s Magical Production of ‘Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse’ - Shepherd Express

First Stage’s Magical Production of ‘Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse’ Shepherd Express

Adventures in ‘The Snow’ - Shepherd Express

Adventures in ‘The Snow’ Shepherd Express

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' flies high again at First Stage - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' flies high again at First Stage Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Stage 'Girls in the Boat' Tracks the Rise in Women's College Sports - Shepherd Express

First Stage 'Girls in the Boat' Tracks the Rise in Women's College Sports Shepherd Express

Fun is in session with 'Miss Nelson' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Fun is in session with 'Miss Nelson' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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