Upcoming Shows & Events

Join the Pius XI Comedy Company for their blockbuster Students vs. Teachers show! The members of the Comedy Company go head-to-head with Pius XI faculty and staff members in an improv tour-de-force. Special pre-show activities begin in the 5th floor hallway at 6pm; doors to the theater open at 6:30pm.

The Festival City Chorus, a 4-part all-male a capella close harmony chorus, is presenting it’s annual show, “75 Years of Harmony!” We will take you on a journey from the early days of our chorus to the present. Performing with our chorus will be the “Cream City Crooners,” our chapter quartet, and the “Four In Accord” that has performed throughout the upper midwest and all over Milwaukee. Our special guest quartet is “The Border Project,” the 2017 Land O’ Lakes District Quartet Champions. Join us for a fun evening in harmony!

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Joshua Pohja 

The Bard’s famous comedic romp known for the brilliant war of words between the feisty Beatrice and the staunch bachelor Benedick, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING plays out amidst the brittle high spirits of a post-war house party. War hero Claudio falls in love with Leonato’s daughter, Hero and their marriage is agreed upon. While marriage preparations ensue, a plot is hatched to make old flames and longtime bantering partners Benedick and Beatrice fall in love.

Despite Beatrice’s ire against Benedick and his claims to being a confirmed bachelor, when each overhears that the other is in love with him/her, he/she begins to wonder whether love between them is possible. This charming and spirited exploration of love and marriage, friendship and honor, features some of Shakespeare’s wittiest and most poignant dialogue.

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Joshua Pohja 

The Bard’s famous comedic romp known for the brilliant war of words between the feisty Beatrice and the staunch bachelor Benedick, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING plays out amidst the brittle high spirits of a post-war house party. War hero Claudio falls in love with Leonato’s daughter, Hero and their marriage is agreed upon. While marriage preparations ensue, a plot is hatched to make old flames and longtime bantering partners Benedick and Beatrice fall in love.

Despite Beatrice’s ire against Benedick and his claims to being a confirmed bachelor, when each overhears that the other is in love with him/her, he/she begins to wonder whether love between them is possible. This charming and spirited exploration of love and marriage, friendship and honor, features some of Shakespeare’s wittiest and most poignant dialogue.

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Joshua Pohja 

The Bard’s famous comedic romp known for the brilliant war of words between the feisty Beatrice and the staunch bachelor Benedick, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING plays out amidst the brittle high spirits of a post-war house party. War hero Claudio falls in love with Leonato’s daughter, Hero and their marriage is agreed upon. While marriage preparations ensue, a plot is hatched to make old flames and longtime bantering partners Benedick and Beatrice fall in love.

Despite Beatrice’s ire against Benedick and his claims to being a confirmed bachelor, when each overhears that the other is in love with him/her, he/she begins to wonder whether love between them is possible. This charming and spirited exploration of love and marriage, friendship and honor, features some of Shakespeare’s wittiest and most poignant dialogue.

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Joshua Pohja 

The Bard’s famous comedic romp known for the brilliant war of words between the feisty Beatrice and the staunch bachelor Benedick, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING plays out amidst the brittle high spirits of a post-war house party. War hero Claudio falls in love with Leonato’s daughter, Hero and their marriage is agreed upon. While marriage preparations ensue, a plot is hatched to make old flames and longtime bantering partners Benedick and Beatrice fall in love.

Despite Beatrice’s ire against Benedick and his claims to being a confirmed bachelor, when each overhears that the other is in love with him/her, he/she begins to wonder whether love between them is possible. This charming and spirited exploration of love and marriage, friendship and honor, features some of Shakespeare’s wittiest and most poignant dialogue.

Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Directed by Kevin Schwartz 

This special performance is just for 5th-8th grade school groups! Space is limited–contact Group Sales at 414.290.7454 or by e-mail to book your seats today.

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her newfound groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show.

Tony Award®-winning HAIRSPRAY continues to be one of the most widely-produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the powerful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to fight for every human being’s equal rights.

Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Directed by Kevin Schwartz 

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her newfound groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show.

Tony Award®-winning HAIRSPRAY continues to be one of the most widely-produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the powerful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to fight for every human being’s equal rights.

Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Directed by Kevin Schwartz 

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her newfound groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show.

Tony Award®-winning HAIRSPRAY continues to be one of the most widely-produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the powerful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to fight for every human being’s equal rights.

Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Directed by Kevin Schwartz 

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her newfound groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show.

Tony Award®-winning HAIRSPRAY continues to be one of the most widely-produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the powerful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to fight for every human being’s equal rights.

Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Directed by Kevin Schwartz 

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her newfound groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show.

Tony Award®-winning HAIRSPRAY continues to be one of the most widely-produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the powerful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to fight for every human being’s equal rights.

For twenty-five years, Pius XI students have been encouraged to take over the Black Box Theater as playwrights, directors, actors and technicians. This is an opportunity to tell their stories – personal, comic, absurd and profound – and celebrate their own voices!

From the World Competitions in Ireland and Scotland to Epcot Center at Disney World, the World Champion Cashel Dennehy School of Irish Dance is known throughout the world for their fast paced, high-stepping dance routines. Join them for this exciting recital where they showcase this year’s repertoire.

Two performances on Saturday, May 4: 2pm and 7pm | buy tickets

From the World Competitions in Ireland and Scotland to Epcot Center at Disney World, the World Champion Cashel Dennehy School of Irish Dance is known throughout the world for their fast paced, high-stepping dance routines. Join them for this exciting recital where they showcase this year’s repertoire.

Two performances on Saturday, May 4: 2pm and 7pm | buy tickets

For twenty-five years, Pius XI students have been encouraged to take over the Black Box Theater as playwrights, directors, actors and technicians. This is an opportunity to tell their stories – personal, comic, absurd and profound – and celebrate their own voices!

Join the Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra for their 2019 Spring Concert! WIO’s Intermezzo and iGen Symphony will perform to showcase their incredible year of making music, along with special guests from the Pius XI Catholic High School Orchestra.. This concert features works of Shubert, Copland, Smith, along with other musical gems.

Celebrate with the Pius XI choirs at their Spring concert. Featuring the Robert Ray Gospel Mass, this evening is sure to lift your spirit in praise!

Join Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the premiere screening of “You’re Not Alone,” a documentary about youth mental health. Stay after the film for a talk-back with the filmmakers and the four young people featured in the documentary. This event is free and open to the public. Children are welcome but please note the film deals sensitively with difficult subjects like suicide and sexual assault.

Seats will be available first to those with Eventbrite tickets and then to others as availability allows. If your plans change, please cancel your Eventbrite ticket so we can accommodate as many people as possible.

Our amazing dance students have been working all year long to bring you this spectacular Spring showcase! There are TWO performances due to popular demand–seats will sell quickly.