Fiddler on the Roof
October 3 - 26, 2025
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Book by Joseph Stein
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Presenting Sponsor: We Energies Foundation
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The award-winning classic, Fiddler on the Roof, returns to the Cabot Stage in an unforgettable way. This masterpiece tells the story of Tevye, a humble milkman, and his struggle to maintain his Jewish traditions amidst a changing world. As his daughters challenge societal norms and seek love on their own terms, Tevye grapples with balancing tradition and progress. Simultaneously, the encroaching menace of pogroms threaten their close-knit community. This important tale is amplified in Skylight’s production through a powerful partnership with Violins of Hope, showcasing instruments salvaged from the Holocaust, bearing witness to both devastation and enduring spirit. We will also collaborate for the first time with Marquette University, onstage and backstage. This production explores the universal themes of cultural identity and the human cost of displacement in a deeply moving and timely experience.
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​Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
November 14 - December 28, 2025
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Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sponsored by Baird
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Get ready for a vibrant holiday treat! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat is a dazzling, family-fun musical adventure. Follow biblical superstar Joseph, blessed with prophetic dreams, through his trials, tribulations, and triumphs, after his jealous brothers sell him into slavery. From outcast to Pharaoh's right-hand man, Joseph's journey is a joyous explosion of catchy tunes, dazzling colors, and irresistible energy. This high-spirited show is perfect for all ages and will fill your holidays with laughter and song. This production will be a true community experience with several local children’s choirs joining in on the fun! Join us for a spectacular celebration of family, forgiveness, and the power of dreams – a Technicolor® spectacle you won't want to miss this holiday season!
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Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Amadeus
January 23 - February 8, 2026
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By Peter Shaffer
Witness genius and envy collide in Amadeus. Salieri, Vienna’s court composer, grapples with bitter jealousy as the flamboyant Mozart's divine talent eclipses his own. This gripping drama unveils a battle of wits and egos as renegade upstart Mozart rises to the upper echelon of 18th-century classical music. Experience this magnificent theatrical event given a novel Skylight Music Theatre treatment, featuring a live chamber orchestra as a backdrop to the intrigue and excitement of sheer genius versus mere mediocrity.
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​Recommended for ages 13 and up.
The Spitfire Grill
February 27 - March 15, 2026
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Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
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Directed by James Valcq
Sponsored by Pam Kriger and Family
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Spitfire Grill makes a welcome return to the Cabot Stage. Percy Talbot, fresh out of prison, seeks a fresh start in Gilead, Wisconsin, finding solace and community at Hannah's struggling Spitfire Grill. When Hannah proposes a "write a letter, win the grill" contest, the town's secrets and dreams are stirred. This poignant musical, filled with folk-infused melodies, explores themes of redemption, second chances, and the power of human connection. Skylight is honored to have this anniversary production directed by James Valcq, the composer and co-book writer, bringing a unique and authentic vision to this beloved Wisconsin-born tale. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical homecoming.
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​Recommended for ages 13 and up.
A Rockin' Midsummer Night's Dream
April 10 - 26, 2026
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Book and Lyrics by William Shakespeare
Lyrics and Music by Eric Svejcar
Conceived, Co-Lyrics, Directed by Michael Unger
Experience a brand new take on William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Journey from ancient Athens, into the woods, and back again, as we follow impassioned lovers, hilarious rustics, fantastical spirits, and feuding royalty in this magical, rock-and-roll rendition of one of the greatest and most-performed plays of all time. Dreams become
reality, reality becomes fantasy, and love restores balance in an otherwise chaotic world in this modern musical adaptation that is predominantly word-for-word Shakespeare’s text. This production also celebrates another first-time collaboration, onstage and backstage, with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. With a phenomenal, eclectic score that ranges from power ballads to hysterical rock-opera rhapsodies, this show promises equal parts laughter and love story, showcasing some of the greatest words that quill pen ever set to paper.
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​Recommended for ages 6 and up.