Company Info

First Stage Children's Theater
325 W. Walnut St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212

Tickets: (414) 273-7206
Administration: (414) 267-2929
Fax: (414) 267-2930

Season

Aesop�s Fables

10/2/2010 - 10/17/2010

Meet Wolfie, Syd, Barry and Harriet. This vaudevillian performing troupe appears in an abandoned theatre and makes use of old set and costume pieces to take you on a magical adventure through Aesop�s fables � tales by the Greek storyteller from long, long ago. This foursome will introduce you to a hasty Hare eager to race a steady Tortoise, a little Boy who cried Wolf and a tiny Mouse who helps a mighty Lion. Youngsters will enjoy discovering life�s big lessons in this delightful revue.

Peter Pan and Wendy

10/15/2010 - 11/14/2010

Journey to Neverland in this fast-paced adaptation of the classic tale. Promising to be a mother for Peter and the Lost Boys, Wendy and her brothers embark on an incredible adventure filled with swashbuckling pirates, fantastic natives and the fearsome Captain Hook. In the end, she must choose whether to stay with the Lost Boys forever for face the adventure of a lifetime: growing up.

My Son Pinocchio

11/26/2010 - 12/26/2010

Cozy up this holiday season with a musical story of hope, love and family. The legend of Pinocchio comes to life in this exciting stage premiere as we join Geppetto after his wish has been granted: problem is, the new father has found that raising any child is a tall task. Overhearing Geppetto�s regrets, Pinocchio runs away to become a star in a traveling show. Join Geppetto on his heart-warming and comical journey to find his son. Featuring original score by Stephen Schwartz, the award-winning composer of Wicked.

The Magic Bicycle

1/14/2011 - 2/5/2011

Strap yourself in for comedy, adventure and plenty of heart. Young Lilah has just escaped the orphanage that has been her home since her mother died when a boy appears out of nowhere on a curious looking bicycle. As the police surround them, they disappear for an escapade through time to discover the secret of the bike, save the boy�s ancestors and, most importantly, find Lilah a good home with a family to love.

The Little Engine That Could

1/29/2011 - 2/13/2011

A train full of toys is waiting to go to the good little girls and boys on the other side of the imposing mountain. But who will get it there? The Little Blue Engine may be the smallest, but it�s the only train willing to step up to the task. Now your little one will learn the value of perseverance and self-confidence as they watch, hope and help cheer the Little Engine over that mountain.

U:Bug:Me

2/18/2011 - 3/13/2011

It�s an epic tale of miniature proportions. Join Pico the Fly and his best friend Esteban, a clever earwig, as they get ready for the Queen Bee�s annual Soil Contest. With high hopes, the oddly paired bugs have plans to revolutionize the world until the bitter horsefly Packo steals their formula�and kidnaps Pico! Now Pico needs to escape, retrieve the formula and make things right with Esteban before it�s too late.

The Hundred Dresses

3/25/2011 - 4/16/2011

Would you have the courage to stand up for someone, even if it meant that you might be picked on, too? That�s the question Maddie Reeves faces when Wanda Petronski moves to town and is teased for claiming to have 100 beautiful dresses at home�despite wearing the same one to school every day. Follow Maddie�s personal journey to see if she can muster the strength to defend her new friend, and maybe even find out what�s really in Wanda�s closet.

Miss Nelson is Missing!

4/29/2011 - 6/5/2011

You never know what you�ve got until it�s gone, and the students in Room 207 are about to find out the hard way. Their bad behavior has poor Miss Nelson at her wit�s end. But that changes when she goes missing and the ruthless, homework-assigning substitute teacher Viola Swamp steps in. Now the students must scramble to clean up their act and find their beloved Miss Nelson before things get worse. Originally produced by First Stage in 2003, this classic is back with a brand new scene and a musical number.