First Stage Announces Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule (2022)

First Stage this week announced their schedule for sensory-friendly theater performances for the 2022-23 season.

Families can enjoy a Sensory Friendly Performance with children who need sensory accommodations, and they can share the experience of seeing family-friendly theater. First Stage’s Sensory Friendly Performances are sponsored in part by UPAF Kasey’s Fund.

These performances feature a welcoming environment including modified lighting and sound, modified house rules to allow additional movement or talking during the performance and available quiet areas staffed by educators experienced with the care of young people on the autism spectrum or with other developmental differences. A Social Story to outline the experience at the performance is also provided.

To learn more about the Sensory Friendly Performance accommodations, please visit: firststage.org/plan-your-visit/sensory-friendly-performances/


Tickets for the 2022/23 Sensory Friendly Performances are $10 and are on sale now. Order by phone at (414) 267-2961, weekdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or online at firststage.org. (Please note: tickets for Sensory Friendly Performances held at the Marcus Performing Arts Center will have a $3.50 facility fee added per ticket.) 

FIRST STAGE’S 2022/23 SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 

ARTHUR TM AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL! 
Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. 
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater  
Read full press release here.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER TM: THE MUSICAL 
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. 
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater  

CARMELA FULL OF WISHES 
Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. 
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater  

THE HOBBIT 
Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.  
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center  

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES 
Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. 
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater  

BOB MARLEY’S THREE LITTLE BIRDS 
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.  
Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater  

Please contact the First Stage Box Office at (414) 267-2961 with questions or go to firststage.org/plan-your-visit/sensory-friendly-performances/ for information.  

COVID Protocols: First Stage is no longer requiring proof of vaccination upon arrival, and masks will be optional in the theater, unless the community level in Milwaukee County is rated in the High category, as determined by the CDC. First Stage COVID safety protocols and updates can be viewed here: firststage.org/covid-19-safety-protocols/ – performances 

For productions held at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Security Protocols are: Upon entry to the Todd Wehr Theater, attendees will walk through a security scanner to check for any items not permitted in the building. While purses and small bags are allowed, please leave larger bags, backpacks or other items at home. Review Security Procedures at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Please allow ample time for parking and security checks before the performance.  

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