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One of the nation's most acclaimed theaters for young audiences and families. and Stephen Schwartz, and award-winning authors Lois Lowry and Cornelia Funke.
First Stage touches hearts and transforms lives through professional theater productions that engage, enlighten and entertain. Committed to new play development, First Stage has presented nearly 50 world premieres in its history and has collaborated with renowned artists including Harry Connick Jr. Its Theater Academy, teaching life skills through stage skills, is the nation's largest high-impact theater training program for young people. As Wisconsin’s leader in arts-in-education programming, First Stage’s dynamic Theater in Education programs promote active learning in our schools and our community, serving over 20,000 children each year.
We are 1 WEEK TILL OPENING!!! Take a look into rehearsals for ⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Would you believe me if I told you our Creative Director actually went home with a puppy after our visit at HAWS? Meet Winston!
GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! opens NEXT WEEK! And to celebrate this show and the wonderful fluffy friends in our lives post your dog and tag us!
⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
09/25/2026
🥣🐾 MAKE YOUR OWN PUPPY CHOW! 🐾🥣
Did you know our incredible Education Department creates an Enrichment Guide for EVERY show at First Stage? 🎭✨
These guides are packed with fun and engaging resources, including:
✏️ Show descriptions
💭 Pre- & post-show discussion questions
🎨 Enrichment activities
📚 And so much more!
Want to keep the learning going beyond the stage? Check out our Puppy Chow activity and explore our full Enrichment Guide on our website! 🐶💙
⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
📏 Check out the set and props design for GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! ✏️
🐶 Scenic Designer & Technical Director, Pat LoRicco
🐶 Scenic Carpenter, Tony Roman
🐶 Scenic Charge Artist, Juli Gessner
🐶 Properties Director, Nicki Kulas
🐶 Props Artisan, Simone Tegge
⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
⭐️ DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! IS COMING
🗓️ NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 27, 2026
📍 TODD WEHR THEATER AT THE MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason | Music by Mel Marvin
Additional Music and Lyrics by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss
Directed by Jeff Frank
Music Directed by Paul Helm
Choreographed by Stephanie Staszak
Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.
Meet Juli Gessner! 🎨✨
Juli is heading into their second season with us as our Scenic Charge Artist, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them on our team!
If you’ve ever admired the beautiful worlds you see on our stage, there’s a very good chance Juli’s incredible artistry is behind them. Everything you see is painted by Juli! Their talent, creativity, and attention to detail bring our productions to life in truly extraordinary ways!
🐶 Scenic Charge Artist, Juli Gessner
⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
09/23/2026
Director of ⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾 Michelle LoRicco got to join on WTMJ What’s On Tap with Sandy Maxx to talk all things GO DOG GO!
Check out the interview on our website on the GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! Show page!!
09/23/2026
Meet the young performers of GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! EL PEQUEÑO CAST
🐶 Green Dog, Valentina Vega
🐶 Red Dog, Charlie Machata
🐶 Blue Dog, Ellie Gutierrez
🐶 Yellow Dog , Mia Raines
🐶 Hattie, Savannah Carlson
🐶 Spotted Dog, John Sajdak
⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
📸 Paul Ruffolo
09/22/2026
Meet the young performers of GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! EL GRAN CAST
🐶 Green Dog, Juan Ramon Andrade Escobedo
🐶 Red Dog, Elzie Flenard IV
🐶 Blue Dog, Helen Marotta
🐶 Yellow Dog , Gwen Madson
🐶 Hattie, Rosemary Marotta
🐶 Spotted Dog, Willa Stolp
⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
📸 Paul Ruffolo
🌟 ¡Celebramos el mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🌟
Durante este mes, honramos las culturas, las historias y las personas que enriquecen nuestras comunidades y nuestro mundo.
Hoy queremos presentarles a Michelle LoRicco, directora de GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE!
¡Acompáñanos a conocer a Michelle y a celebrar su creatividad, su pasión y su contribución al mundo del teatro!
✨ ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ✨
“Crecí escuchando español en casa con mi mamá y mi abuela, así que tener la oportunidad de celebrar mi idioma y mi cultura a través de mi trabajo como directora de teatro significa muchísimo para mí. También sé lo que se siente entender el español perfectamente y aun así sentir nervios al hablarlo. Espero que GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! sea una invitación para que los niños y las familias usen el idioma con alegría, orgullo y sin miedo a equivocarse.” - la directora, Michelle LoRicco
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟
Throughout this month, we honor the cultures, stories, and people who enrich our communities and our world.
Today, we’re excited to introduce Michelle LoRicco, director of GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE!
Join us in getting to know Michelle and celebrating her creativity, passion, and contributions to the world of theater!
✨ Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ✨
“I grew up hearing Spanish at home with my mom and grandma, so having the opportunity to celebrate my language and culture through my work as a theater director is incredibly meaningful to me. I also know what it feels like to understand Spanish completely and still feel nervous about speaking it. I hope GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! can be an invitation to children and families to use language with joy, pride, and without fear of making mistakes.” - Director, Michelle LoRicco
⭐️ GO DOG GO! VE PERRO ¡VE! 🐾
🗓️ October 3 - November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Mainstage Hall at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
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