World Premiere!
MAYBE WE'LL FLY
by Marie Kohler
Music by Josh Schmidt
Single Tickets will go on sale August 3, 2026.
September 18-October 11, 2026
Broadway Theatre Center | Studio Theatre
Directed by Elizabeth Margolius**
Featuring Karen Estrada*, Leslie Fitzwater, Emma Rosenthal*, Amelia Sajdak, and Lainey Techtmann
Live Music Performed by Alicia Storin
Designed and Created by Jack Magaw***, Josh Schmidt***, Noele Stollmack***, Beck Trumbull*, and more to be announced
Marie Kohler
Josh Schmidt
From renowned Milwaukee artists award-winning playwright Marie Kohler (BOSWELL, MIDNIGHT AND MOLL FLANDERS) and Tony-nominated composer Josh Schmidt (The End, THE ADDING MACHINE, THE MINISTER’S WIFE) comes this wildly theatrical and richly poetic world premiere play with music inspired by the life and work of legendary Wisconsin outsider artist Mary Nohl. Propelled by an evocative score for solo cello as well as a contemporary approach to movement from award-winning director Elizabeth Margolius, MAYBE WE’LL FLY will engage hearts and spark imaginations as it celebrates outsiders everywhere.
Run time: approximately 80 minutes, with no intermission
“Kohler’s writing is as full of well-developed recurring themes as a finely-tuned symphony.” —Shepherd Express
“Marie Kohler is a playwright to be taken seriously.” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Elizabeth Margolius**
MAYBE WE'LL FLY is part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals running throughout 2026. To learn more visit www.worldpremierewisconsin.com
A New View for MAYBE WE'LL FLY
MAYBE WE’LL FLY celebrates artists, outsiders, and the imagination it takes to see the world differently. So for this world premiere, we’re giving the Studio Theatre a new view too.
Instead of our usual single bank of seats, this production will be staged in an alley configuration, with audience members seated on two parallel sides of the playing space.
Already have tickets? Don't worry: aisle seats remain aisle seats and front row is still front row! We've carefully reorganized the seating chart to preserve your original preferences.
Haven’t reserved your seats yet? Reference the seating chart pictured here to find the your perfect seat!
Questions? We're happy to help! Reach out to tickets@milwaukeechambertheatre.org or 414-276-8842 ext 4.
KEY DATES + EVENTS
Here2Play: Wednesday, August 19, 6:00-8:00pm at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. RSVP Here!
Preview: Friday, September 18 at 7:30 pm
Opening: Saturday, September 19 at 8 pm
Pay What You Choose: Monday, September 21 at 7:30 pm, walk-up tickets available starting one hour before the show
Talkbacks: Thursdays, September 24 and October 1 following the 7:30 pm performances
Understudy Performance: Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 pm
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Karen Estrada*
Leslie Fitzwater
Emma Rosenthal*
Amelia Sajdak
Lainey Techtmann
Alicia Storin
Jack Magaw***
Elizabeth Margolius**
Josh Schmidt***
Noele Stollmack***
Beck Trumbull*
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Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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