In 1987, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater moved into a new home in a converted electric power plant in the heart of the city, just opposite City Hall. This magnificent facility, which is owned and operated by the Rep itself, contains the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the Stiemke Theater and the Stackner Cabaret as well as three rehearsal halls, costume, properties, scene and paint shops, administrative and production offices, box office, meeting rooms and storage areas. Under the artistic leadership of Joseph Hanreddy, the company addresses itself to the widest possible range of work, as a means of strengthening the skills of the core artists, inviting the work of unusual talents from elsewhere, and stretching the vision of the audience. Our strength lies in our ability to let a play evolve within the company, where actors, directors, and playwrights can equally explore the many dimensions of a work. The Milwaukee Repertory Theater welcomes over 200,000 patrons to its sixteen productions annually.
Patrons reside in metropolitan Milwaukee, and reflect the community as a whole.
Each stage has its own distinct personality and loyal, enthusiastic audiences. WORK SONG by Jeffrey Hatcher and Eric Simonson examines the fascinating life of Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright. His passion for creating a new kind of architecture came at the cost of the lovers and family he lost. Two productions are Wisconsin premieres. ART , by Yasmina Reza is a 1998 Tony award-winning comedy painting a picture of three friends who battle the line between the nature of art and the nature of friendship.