Concordia University Wisconsin invites the community to experience an inspiring lineup of theatre performances for the 2025–26 season.
Featuring a family-friendly musical, an original student-devised work, and a Shakespearean comedy, this year’s productions highlight the talent and creativity of CUW’s student performers, directors and designers.
All performances will take place in the Todd Wehr Auditorium on CUW’s Mequon campus, located at 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive.
Season lineup
“Madagascar”
November 6–9 at 7:30 p.m.
Based on the DreamWorks animated film, “Madagascar” follows Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo as they escape from the Central Park Zoo and find themselves on the island of Madagascar. Packed with lively music and laughs, this production promises fun for all ages.
Student Emily Walz rehearses for the production of “Madagascar.”
“Where the Light Gets In”
February 19–21 at 7:30 p.m. | February 22 at 1:30 p.m.
This original, student-devised production explores stories of hope and healing in times of challenge. Created collaboratively by CUW students, “Where the Light Gets In” shines a spotlight on resilience, faith, and the light that breaks through darkness.
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
April 16–17 at 7:30 p.m. | April 18 at 1:30 p.m. | April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
The season concludes with one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies—a whimsical tale of love, mistaken identity, and joyful chaos. Full of humor and heart, “Twelfth Night” celebrates both laughter and grace.
Creativity, collaboration and community
“Our season brings together a wide range of stories that celebrate what it means to be human,” said CUW Theatre Director Lori Woodall. “Whether it’s a laugh-out-loud musical or a student-created work of reflection, each show is rooted in our commitment to creativity, collaboration and community.”
Tickets will be available online at www.cuw.edu/theatre and at the box office on the night of each performance.
Community members, families, and schools are encouraged to attend. Group reservations and school matinee inquiries can be made by emailing theatre@cuw.edu.
For more art-related events, check out “Fall Fine Arts Guide 2025.”
Want in?
Concordia University Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world. Concordia provides a wealth of academic experiences in the creative and performing arts. These programs are open to all students in the Concordia community, regardless of academic major or minor, as an enriching part of a broad liberal arts education.