Milwaukee Early Music

Shakespeare in the City - July and August 2026

The Merry Wives of Windsor delivers Shakespeare at his most mischievous, as Mistresses Page, Ford, and Quickly hilariously outwit the boastful braggart Falstaff, making his scheming attempts at seduction and extortion spectacularly backfire. This fast-paced comedy is cut to a lively 40 minutes, focusing solely on Falstaff’s foibles, and features musical interludes throughout by Early Music Now that enhance the production as it becomes a swirl of outrage, outrageous comedy, and joyful theatre.

Dates, locations, and more information can be found on Optimist Theatre's website.  We'll see you this summer!
 

Milwaukee Early Music Series

In our upcoming 40th Anniversary Season, we'll continue our Milwaukee Early Music series, in which local professional musicians perform Thursday evening concerts at Milwaukee-area venues. The series features pay-what-you-wish admission at the door, with a suggested donation of $20.  Stay tuned for more information!