Skylight Music Theatre - Broadway musicals, contemporary & baroque opera, musical revue, operetta

Pippin

Sep 21 2018 ~ through ~ Oct 7 2018 Cabot Theatre

The five-time Tony Award-winning show follows Pippin’s search to live an extraordinary life and find his “corner of the sky,” while learning that true happiness is more complicated than he… More

Hairspray

Nov 16 2018 ~ through ~ Dec 30 2018 Cabot Theatre

You can’t stop the beat in this big, bold, beloved story of a teenager’s triumphant transformation from social outcast to TV star who fights for everyone’s rights. … More

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Five Guys Named Moe

Jan 25 2019 ~ through ~ Feb 10 2019 Cabot Theatre

This joyful, jazzy tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter and band leader, is an unstoppable party of a show. … More

Carmina Burana

Mar 15 2019 ~ through ~ Mar 31 2019 Cabot Theatre

Featuring the thrilling music of composer Carl Orff, this cantata takes an unflinching look at the pleasures and perils of the human condition. … More

Kiss Me, Kate

May 17 2019 ~ through ~ Jun 9 2019 Cabot Theatre

Passions run high onstage and off as a tempestuous couple struggle to present a musical version of Taming of the Shrew. … More

Things that go Ding!

Feb 22 2019 ~ through ~ Mar 3 2019 Cabot Theatre

Back by overwhelming demand! Skylight percussionist Michael “Ding” Lorenz will mesmerize you with his outrageous collection of eclectic and vintage percussion instruments. … More

Welcome to Skylight Music Theatre

Season Packages for the 2018-2019 season are available! For as low as $69, you can see any three shows or see all five shows for as low as $115. That’s just $23 a ticket! Subscribing gets you the best savings on the best seats, as well as other benefits. Call the Box Office at (414) 291-7800 for details.

Single Tickets are available for all shows online, by phone or in person.

Our Mission

Our mission since 1959: To bring the full spectrum of music theatre works to a wide and diverse audience in celebration of the musical and theatrical arts and their reflection of the human condition.

Skylight Style

We create meaningful connections, not only between the characters on stage but with our audience as well. It’s a distinctive, creative style that brings fresh approaches and interesting twists to all our productions.

Our Theatre

The intimate Cabot Theatre, modeled after an 18^th century European opera house, is widely considered to be the most beautiful theatre in Milwaukee. With just 350 seats there are great views for everyone and audiences feel close to the powerful emotions on stage.