- Fundraiser
Supporting your favorite theatre has never been more fun! Join Waukesha Civic Theatre for the Guys & Dolls Gala on May 30, 2026, an unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of live theatre and our 69th Anniversary Season. Inspired by the glamour of Broadway’s golden age, this festive fundraiser promises great company, lively entertainment, and plenty of surprises - all in support of the stories, artists, and community that make WCT shine. Dress to impress, roll the dice, and help ensure the curtain continues to rise for seasons to come.
- Mainstage
Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose.
- Academy
WCT Academy Summer Showcase is the performance after a two-week-long summer camp - a fun-filled variety show, featuring WCT Academy students of all ages, and open to the public.
- Guest Act
- Mainstage
Celebrating its 57 th year, KTDC is proud to present NGOMA II: Dances and Rhythms of Guinea, West Africa. Promising to be exciting, revitalizing and stunningly visual, this concert is for all ages - A cultural journey into the ritual aspects of dance and music of Guinea, West Africa, focusing on harvest, rite of passage and celebration.
- Academy
- Fundraiser
The 2025 ACADEMY PICNIC is coming up this Saturday and ALL academy students are invited! Please RSVP with the link below if you can join us! WHEN: Saturday, July 12 from 11:30 - 2 (May go as long as 3) WHERE: Drop off: Cutler Park Les Paul Pavilion Pick-up: WCT Riverfront Parking lot where to dunk the teachers & raise💲for the Scholarship Program! WHAT: Pizza, Singing, TREE CLIMBING (brought to you by Treetop Explorer), and a "Dunk Your Teacher" tank. WHY: To celebrate our incredible Academy kids and families and have fun with staff and students. Also to raise funds for our Academy scholarship program (Goal $8,000)
- Academy
- Classes & Camps
When mysterious candy maker Willy Wonka hides golden tickets in five of his delicious chocolate bars, only a lucky few will win a once-in-a-lifetime tour of his magical factory — and a lifetime supply of candy. Among the winners is young, kind-hearted Charlie Bucket, who embarks on a fantastical adventure with his beloved grandfather, encountering wondrous inventions, magical treats, and lessons in honesty and humility along the way. Packed with songs from the classic 1971 film plus fun new numbers, this scrumdidilyumptious musical is a delight for the whole family - a dazzling, whimsical celebration of imagination, mischief, and chocolate!
- Academy
WCT Academy Summer Showcase is the final performance of a two-week-long summer camp, a fun-filled variety show, featuring WCT Academy students of all ages, and open to the public.
- Guest Act
John McGivern – John McGivern is back with a collection of stories that humorously examine not only the seasons of the weather/calendar year but also the seasons of our lives. Spring, the season of birth and new life and anticipation. Summer, the season of sun and long days and rapid growth. Fall, the season of sepia-colored moments that turn into lifetime memories. Winter, the season of retrospect and quiet shades of white with long, cold, dark nights. And throughout the whole year? Laughter and humor that make time fly!
- Mainstage
Fading stage stars George and Charlotte Hay are clinging to one last shot at glory while performing repertory in Buffalo, New York. When they learn that famed director Frank Capra may be in the audience, it could be their big Hollywood break - if their crumbling marriage, oversized egos, and a cascade of comic disasters don’t derail everything first. Packed with mistaken identities, romantic mix-ups, and nonstop backstage mayhem, this high-energy comedic farce is a love letter to the beautiful madness of the theatre.
- Guest Act
The Neverly Brothers concerts take you on a musical guided VIRTUAL TOUR of the birth, near death and resurrection of rock n’ roll - from 1955 to 1965. You'll learn rock history and be thoroughly entertained with their chronological song sequence, stories behind the music and vintage wardrobe changes. Their energetic stage show consists of show-stopping renditions of early hits by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more!
- Mainstage
Save on tickets plus get a Subscriber Benefits Card with Discounts at more than a dozen Downtown Waukesha Establishments. Subscribe and Save Mainstage Season Ticket Subscription $210 for 7 Shows (Only $30 per ticket!) One ticket to each of our 7 shows and you can pick your seat!
- Community Partner Event
Come and meet the Plein Air Artists and see the incredible work they create during the week-long Plein Air Contest. Paintings will be displayed and for sale at Waukesha Civic Theater from 4 - 8pm. Awards for Best in Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and the Nocturn will be announced at 5pm. Artwork purchased can be picked up beginning at 7:30pm and needs to be picked up by 8pm. There will be a cash bar and complimentary appetizer’s available during the reception.
- Mainstage
At a humble truck stop sandwich shop, the heat is high and the stakes are even higher. The kitchen crew, all formerly incarcerated and hungry for a fresh start, are given one more shot to prove themselves. But beneath the watchful eye of a hard-edged owner, redemption won’t come easy. As orders fly and tensions simmer, the staff channel their struggles, humor, and heart into an unexpected shared mission: crafting the perfect sandwich. What begins as a job becomes something more - a space to reclaim dignity, rediscover purpose, and dare to dream again. Rich with warmth, grit, and sharp wit, this soulful drama celebrates resilience, community, and the power of second chances. In a place where good food is gospel, hope rises — one sandwich at a time.
- Guest Act
Waukesha Reads provides citizens the opportunity to come together to read, discuss and celebrate a single book and author. Since 2007, the program has been coordinated by the Waukesha Public Library and its many community partners. Waukesha Reads is designed to promote reading and unite our community through great books by providing citizens with opportunities to come together and exchange ideas through the discussion of literature, providing a wide range of programs and events that appeal to members of our diverse community, engaging our population in learning about the wider world through the eyes of different authors and types of books, and distributing free books and inviting all to share the experience.
- ACAP PlayMakers
- Resident Company
Sherlock Holmes and his side kick, Dr. Watson, are put on the case of a diamond heist that happens to coincide with the mysterious and ongoing disappearance of various wax museum figures from a famous wax museum. Other famous detectives are called into the case as well. While the cadre of sleuths sift through clues and circumstances, Holmes goes mysteriously missing. With a missing diamond, a missing Holmes, and a number of missing wax figures, who will find the answers? This is the 10th ACAP FilmMakers production of the ACAP PlayMakers.
- Mainstage
Step into 1910 England, where the Banks family is in chaos and no nanny ever stays for long…until the practically perfect Mary Poppins arrives. With a dash of magic and a spoonful of common sense, she whisks Jane and Michael on unforgettable adventures and teaches the entire family that love, laughter, and a little imagination can change everything. Featuring dazzling dance numbers, breathtaking stagecraft, and unforgettable songs, Mary Poppins is a spectacular celebration of wonder, wit, and the belief that “anything can happen if you let it.”
- Guest Act
Get ready to laugh, sing, and celebrate the season with Joel Kopischke’s I Got Yule, Babe! This uproarious holiday revue serves up a merry mix of original songs and clever parodies, spanning every musical style you can imagine - from Polka to Punk, Big Band to Blues, Country to Klezmer, and maybe a few more alliterative surprises along the way. With witty lyrics, infectious rhythms, and plenty of holiday cheer, I Got Yule, Babe is a joyous and hilarious celebration that proves Christmas music has never been this funny - or this fun!
- Guest Act
Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets: Moments to Remember With their signature style and charisma, the Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets deliver Moments to Remember, a heartfelt tribute to classic Americana that spans the genres of doo-wop and rock'n'roll. With over 20 years of performing together, they have become a favorite for music lovers of all generations across the Midwest. The Four Guyz continue to do what they do best. Packed with unforgettable harmonies, infectious humor, and spirited choreography, this endlessly entertaining show promises to rekindle fond memories of the musical moments you remember.
- Mainstage
- Outskirts Theatre Co.
- Resident Company
Set against the backdrop of a family-run funeral home, Fun Home traces the journey of Alison Bechdel as she navigates childhood, identity, and the unspoken truths that shape her life. Moving seamlessly between past and present, the story unfolds through a powerful score and intimate storytelling, revealing the delicate threads that bind family, memory, and self-discovery. With humor, heartache, and stunning honesty, Fun Home explores the search for connection—between parent and child, between who we are and who we’re meant to be. Outskirts Theatre Company brings this Tony Award-winning musical to life with raw authenticity and emotional depth, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience that resonates long after the final note.
- Mainstage
Love, laughs, and lager collide in this spirited comedy by local playwright, Shaun Kempf, set in the heart of Wisconsin’s own, West Bend. When Corwin Landcaster arrives early at his local tavern to meet his online crush, he expects an ordinary first date. Instead, he’s swept into a night of outrageous misunderstandings, eccentric regulars, and romantic curveballs that leave him battered, bewildered, and questioning everything. As happy hour spirals into hilarity, Corwin must decide: hold out for the mystery woman he’s never met, or take a chance on the spark right in front of him? Warm, witty, and packed with small-town charm, this laugh-out-loud comedy proves that love rarely goes according to plan.
- Mainstage
In 1590s England, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate for a hit, but every play they write pales in comparison to the legendary Bard. When a quirky soothsayer predicts the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting all at once, the brothers set out to create the world’s very first musical. Packed with outrageous comedy, scandalous antics, and toe-tapping songs, Something Rotten! is a hilarious celebration of ambition, sibling rivalry, and the timeless chaos of chasing your dreams - all with a wink and a nudge to the theatre itself.
- Guest Act
When Dylan Met Guthrie weaves together a unique blend of story, quotes, poetry and classic Guthrie and Dylan songs, including many sing-along favorites that the audience will be encouraged to join in on. Never content to imitate, Will & Rev possess an enthusiasm for the material that will delight audiences, with their refreshing renditions of these timeless tunes, performed on guitar, banjo, mountain dulcimer, mandolin, ukulele and harmonica.
- ACAP PlayMakers
- Resident Company
Celebrate 20 years of unforgettable theatre with ACAP Playmakers: Show of Shows, a high-energy variety spectacular featuring standout songs, favorite scenes, and cherished moments from two decades of Playmakers productions. This anniversary event brings together the very best of the Playmakers stage. Performers past and present reunite to recreate iconic roles, revisit beloved characters, and share the magic that has defined the Playmakers experience for twenty incredible years.
- Mainstage
At Truvy’s beauty salon, the town’s sparkling social scene gathers under one roof - from the sharp-tongued Truvy and her unsure-but-ambitious assistant Annelle, to the eccentric millionaire Ouiser, the sweet-toothed Miss Clairee, and M’Lynn, whose daughter Shelby is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Between witty banter, outrageous antics, and plenty of gossip, the salon is the place where secrets are spilled and friendships are tested. As humor gives way to heartbreak, the women confront life, love, and loss together, discovering strength, resilience, and the enduring power of community. Warm, witty, and deeply moving, this beloved comedy proves that even in tragedy, laughter and love can carry us through.
- Mainstage
A wickedly funny, darkly comic musical that has become a beloved theatre classic. Timid florist Seymour Krelborn’s life is turned upside down when he discovers a strange new plant he names “Audrey II.” At first, this foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises fame, fortune, and love - but its appetite comes with deadly consequences. As Seymour grapples with Audrey II’s sinister demands, chaos, laughs, and mayhem ensue in this deliciously twisted tale. With its Motown-inspired pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and its perfect mix of horror, romance, and sharp humor, Little Shop of Horrors remains a timeless Off-Broadway classic - darkly hilarious, irresistibly entertaining, and guaranteed to leave audiences talking long after the final curtain.