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Next Act Theatre engages the hearts and minds of audiences with intimate, compelling productions. Next Act performs at their new home, 255 S.

Next Act Theatre has established itself as one of the premier professional theatre companies in Milwaukee, producing exceptional quality theatre that our patrons expect. The plays we choose are passionate, often bold, sometimes humorous, and always up-close-and-personal presentations of life. Water St., Milwaukee.

06/02/2026

Next Act Theatre might be leaving our exciting and successful 2025-26 season in the dust, but we've still got one last hill to climb. Can you help us summit our End of Season giving goal with a donation to Next Act by June 30, 2025? The sun is setting on our recently-completed season, but we can already see the light of more amazing theatre on the horizon. With your help, we can keep our footing and start our 2026-27 season off strong! You can donate at https://nextact.org/donate; mail a donation to PO Box 394, Milwaukee, WI 53201; visit us in person or call (414) 278-0765.

06/01/2026

Next Act Theatre just opened hundreds of new seats to subscribe to our 2026-27 season! Coveted front row and aisle seats are now open for most show dates, and don't forget: subscribers enjoy prices up to 25 percent lower than single ticket buyers, plus no-fee exchanges, a discount on additional tickets, a Rewards Card with offers for local businesses and more! Snap up great seats for our entire season at https://nextact.org/tickets/season-tickets/. Not sure when you'll come yet? Get a Flex Pass to customize your experience for the same lower price - just visit https://nextact.org/flex-pass/

05/29/2026

Tonight, All In Productions and Outskirts Theatre present Louder: Songs of Hope & Resilience at Next Act's performance space. Join All In Productions and Outskirts Theatre as they bring together artists from both companies along with some wonderful local community members to raise money for Comité Sin Fronteras and The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center! It’ll be a night of songs, poetry, maybe some clowning, and, most importantly, community! All proceeds will be split between the Comité and The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. Tickets are still on sale: visit https://www.tixtree.com/e/louder-songs-of-hope-resilience-8a060401ef90 to buy.

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Bravo, Next Act! 2026. We had an excellent time "Under the Big Top" at our annual fundraising gala last Thursday - thanks to the generosity of our many attendees, we CRUSHED our fundraising goal, setting us up for another great season of live theatre at Next Act in 2026-27. We appreciate the numerous sponsors, donors, attendees, board members and staff members that made this incredible night possible!

Photos: Troy Freund

05/26/2026

This week at Next Act's space: Louder: Songs of Hope & Resilience. Presented by All In Productions and Outskirts Theatre on Friday, May 29. Join All In Productions and Outskirts Theatre as they bring together artists from both companies along with some wonderful local community members to raise money for Comité Sin Fronteras and The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center! It’ll be a night of songs, poetry, maybe some clowning, and, most importantly, community! All proceeds will be split between the Comité and The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. Tickets are now on sale: visit https://www.tixtree.com/e/louder-songs-of-hope-resilience-8a060401ef90 to buy.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to the entire team of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS on a successful run! Nick Green's compelling drama got a smash-hit U.S. Premiere thanks to incredible performances, direction and design. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this moving production and for our entire 2025-26 season! We can't wait to see you back at the theatre in September.

Photo by Michael Brosilow Photography
DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS by Nick Green
Directed by Samantha Martinson
Featuring Mai Abe, Laura Gordon and Andrew May
Understudies Heather David, Leslie Fitzwater and Scott Howland
Scenic Design by Lisa Schlenker, Lighting Design by Maaz Ahmed, Costume Design by Rachel Laritz, Sound Design by Andre Pluess, Properties Design by Abbey Pitchford
Assistant Director Laura Kloser, Assistant Scenic Designer KyLee Hennes, Assistant Sound Designer Martilia Marechal, Production and Facility Manager Katie Anderson, Technical Directors Aaron Sewell and Steve Watson, Scenic Charge Carri Dahl, Wardrobe Manager Shelby Kaishian, Light Board Operator Nicole Wolf, Calling/Assistant Stage Manager Star Howard, Assistant Stage Manager Hope Jackson, Stage Manager Nat Goeller, Marketing Intern Khalid Rodgers, Artistic Director Cody Estle, Managing Director Libby Amato

05/17/2026

THIS IS IT - Next Act Theatre's U.S. Premiere production of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS closes today. This intimate drama is "breathtaking," a certified hit with both audiences and reviewers. You won't want to miss this highly talked-about production. Get tickets for our 2 p.m. closing performance by calling (414) 278-0765 or at https://nextact.org/show/dinner-with-the-duchess/

Laura Gordon
Photo by Michael Brosilow Photography
DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS by Nick Green
Directed by Samantha Martinson
Scenic Design by Lisa Schlenker, Lighting Design by Maaz Ahmed, Costume Design by Rachel Laritz, Sound Design by Andre Pluess, Properties Design by Abbey Pitchford, Stage Manager Star Howard

05/16/2026

There are only two performances left of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS by Nick Green. Our three actors are giving unforgettable performances - don't miss your chance to see them. Once this show is closed, it's gone for good! Get tickets now - call (414) 278-0765 or visit https://nextact.org/show/dinner-with-the-duchess/

Mai Abe, Laura Gordon
Photo by Michael Brosilow Photography
DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS by Nick Green
Directed by Samantha Martinson
Scenic Design by Lisa Schlenker, Lighting Design by Maaz Ahmed, Costume Design by Rachel Laritz, Sound Design by Andre Pluess, Properties Design by Abbey Pitchford, Stage Manager Star Howard

05/15/2026

It's the last weekend of DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS by Nick Green at Next Act Theatre! Don't let this amazingly-performed U.S. Premiere play pass you by. Get tickets now, don't wait any longer. Call (414) 278-0765 or visit https://nextact.org/show/dinner-with-the-duchess/

Laura Gordon
Photo by Michael Brosilow Photography
DINNER WITH THE DUCHESS by Nick Green
Directed by Samantha Martinson
Scenic Design by Lisa Schlenker, Lighting Design by Maaz Ahmed, Costume Design by Rachel Laritz, Sound Design by Andre Pluess, Properties Design by Abbey Pitchford, Stage Manager Nat Goeller

05/14/2026

One week from today, join us for Bravo, Next Act! 2026. At this Night Under the Big Top, we will honor Outstanding Patron and Sponsor Bob Balderson for his years of service and support, not only as a Next Act show sponsor, patron and usher, but also as a "man about town," performing, volunteering, sponsoring and attending countless productions in the Milwaukee area. Join us to say Bravo! to Bob, as well as for great entertainment, a sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions and more! It's not too late to get tickets - buy now at https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=nextact

Address

255 S Water Street
Milwaukee, WI
53204

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14142780765

Website

http://www.nextact.org/

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