Skylight Music Theatre

09/04/2026

Looking for 25% off tickets to the first two weeks of GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE performances? We've got you covered! It's our LABOR DAY SALE! Now through Labor Day only, celebrate this beloved classic and save now! 🌹

One of Broadway's most celebrated musicals, you won't want to miss this legendary production with a powerhouse cast, live orchestra, and outstanding creative team.

Hurry! To redeem this offer for the first two weeks of performances, use code GYPSY25. Get tickets now at bit.ly/4gI9vQM

We can't wait to see you at the theatre! 💙

*Offer available on price level A tickets for performances running from Sep 25 – Oct 4 only. Restrictions may apply. All sales final.

Operated by Skylight Music Theatre, the Broadway Theatre Center is located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward and home to 2 performing theatre companies.

09/03/2026

Introducing DEAR RUTHIE’S HOUSE OF BURLESQUE, our Pride Night pre-show for GYPSY! 🌹✨

Hosted by the glamorous Dear Ruthie and featuring the dazzling:
🔥 Reina Fire
💋 Vee Valentine
✨ Ramona the Drag Queen

Plan now to join us on Sept 26 for an evening of Broadway charm, star power, and a little burlesque flair. Because what goes better with GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE than a little extra sparkle and glamour?

See more and save more with a Pride Night Subscription, and enjoy all three Pride Nights in our 67th season at bit.ly/4qOcw6V

Make an evening of it with GYPSY Pride Night: Get tickets now and use code PRIDE2627 to claim your offer: bit.ly/4bwdJcw

Recommended for guests aged 16+ for GYPSY Pride Night

09/03/2026

A big thank you to Jim Higgins of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for highlighting GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE as one of the “intriguing shows to see as the arts season begins.” 🌹

We’re thrilled to open the season with this legendary musical, featuring Janet Metz and Mona Swain reuniting after SISTER ACT, and Metz and Andrew Varela returning together to the Cabot Stage since FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

And that’s just the beginning of the star power onstage! ⭐

Read the full article below, and join us for a spectacular fall in Milwaukee’s phenomenal arts scene!

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Save 25% on tickets to the first two weeks of GYPSY performances. The Labor Day Sale runs tomorrow through Monday. Check back tomorrow for the code or visit SkylightMusicTheatre.org to learn more about GYPSY.

Here are some intriguing shows to see as the arts season begins, including "Footloose," "Gypsy" and new productions about Mary Nohl and Ringling Bros. See link below ⬇️

📸 Photo by Alex Dugan/Provided by OKC Rep

09/02/2026

A LEGENDARY MUSICAL. A PHENOMENAL COMPANY. 🌹

Rehearsals are underway for GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE, and the rehearsal room is buzzing with energy and excitement!

Our powerhouse cast, creative team, and staff are coming together to prepare one of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals for the Cabot stage. With a masterful book by Arthur Laurents, beloved music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, GYPSY is a timeless classic you won’t want to miss!

Running Sept 25 – Oct 18. Tickets at bit.ly/4x2tlw8

📸: ft Janet Metz (Rose), Mona Swain (Louise), Andrew Varela (Herbie) & cast/team of GYPSY.
⭐Director: Artistic Director, Michael Unger
⭐Choreographer: Betty Winberger
⭐Music Director: Jeffrey Saver
⭐Scenic Designer: Jonathan Berg-Einhorn
⭐Costume Designer: Michelle Grimm
⭐Lighting Designer: Smooch Medina
⭐Sound Designer: Tye Hunt Fitzgerald
⭐Fight/Intimacy Director: Marcee Doherty
⭐Stage Manager: Natasha “Nat” Goeller
⭐Assistant Stage Manager: Sami Pekelnicky
⭐Assistant Stage Manager: Rachel Zachow

09/01/2026

🌹 MAKE WAY FOR A LITTLE SHOWBIZ NEWS AND SAVE THE DATES! 🌹

Broadway veterans and Skylight favorites Janet Metz (Momma Rose) and Andrew Varela (Herbie) have something special up their sleeves…

To celebrate the start of rehearsals and one of Broadway’s most celebrated musical as our 67th season opener, GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE, we’re kicking off the season with a Labor Day Sale!

Enjoy 25% OFF tickets to the first two weeks of GYPSY performances.

⭐️Save the dates: Sep 4-7 ⭐️

Stay tuned for more details and learn more about GYPSY at SkylightMusicTheatre.org

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for GRACEFUL WARRIOR and helped make this celebration of McCanna "Mac" Sinise's music and world premiere concert possible.

Skylight was honored to bring Mac’s music to the Cabot Theatre stage alongside Gary Sinise, who narrated and guided the evening, Mac's 35-piece Milwaukee Orchestra, members of the Lt. Dan Band and Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, our Skylight favorite singers, and the many artists, crew, and staff who made these two nights happen.

Through Mac’s music, stories, and Gary’s personal reflections, GRACEFUL WARRIOR was an evening of remembrance, resilience, connection, and hope.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported Skylight through this benefit concert. Your support helps us continue creating exceptional music theatre experiences in Milwaukee.

📸: Mark Frohna
Co-written and co-directed by Gary Sinise and Artistic Director Michael Unger
Conducted by Jeffrey Saver

08/29/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at the world premiere of GRACEFUL WARRIOR, a powerful evening honoring Mac Sinise’s music through a live orchestra and storytelling.

Gary Sinise returned to Milwaukee to narrate and guide this one-of-a-kind concert, featuring a 35-piece orchestra, members of the Lt. Dan Band, Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, and Skylight favorite singers.

Tonight's concert is officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who helped make this unforgettable experience possible and to everyone who came out to celebrate Mac’s music. 💙

📸: Mark Frohna
Co-written and co-directed by Gary Sinise and Artistic Director Michael Unger

08/27/2026

Take a look inside rehearsal as the GRACEFUL WARRIOR orchestra and team prepare for this one-of-a-kind world premiere benefit concert honoring Mac Sinise’s music. Co-written and co-directed by Gary Sinise and Artistic Director Michael Unger.

Featuring:
• Gary Sinise, narrating and guiding the evening
• Conductor Jeffrey Saver
• A 35-piece Milwaukee orchestra
• Eight musicians from the Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra
• Six members of the Lt. Dan Band
• Skylight favorite singers: Rachel Bednarowski, Raven Dockery, Shawn Holmes, Nathan Marinan, Josh Pope, Amanda Satchell, Samantha Sostarich, and Jesse Weinberg

📅 TOMORROW, Aug 28 & Saturday, Aug 29
📍 Cabot Theatre

This powerful experience is not one to miss. Tickets are extremely limited. Last chance to reserve your spot at bit.ly/4y3YQXw

08/26/2026

✨ MAKE PRIDE PART OF YOUR SEASON AT SKYLIGHT!

Join us for three Pride Nights celebrating LGBTQIA+ community through music, storytelling, and connection:

🌹 GYPSY — 9/26
💙 DEAR EVAN HANSEN — 1/23
🎸 ROCK OF AGES — 4/17

For just $50 per ticket, enjoy all three Pride Nights, plus a food + drink voucher and pre-show entertainment hosted by Dear Ruthie with dazzling guests. Guests to be announced soon!

See more. Save more. Subscribe now and celebrate Pride with us at bit.ly/4wOP7Ds 🌈✨

08/25/2026

🚨LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS🚨

The marquee is up, and the weekend is almost here. The GRACEFUL WARRIOR concert takes the Cabot stage THIS FRIDAY (Aug 28) and SATURDAY (Aug 29), and we are nearly sold out!

Only a handful of seats remain for each performance. Don’t miss this powerful world premiere benefit concert featuring the music of Mac Sinise, guided and narrated by Gary Sinise.

Hurry! Get your tickets now at bit.ly/4qCKhYv

🎵: "Penguin Dance" by Mac Sinise