Chad Bauman, Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Joshing Around Milwaukee (Episode 85)

10/11/2025 23 min
Chad Bauman, Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Joshing Around Milwaukee (Episode 85)

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Joshing Around Milwaukee, the Joshes are joined by Chad Bauman, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, to discuss the incredible journey behind the newly opened Associated Theater Center — one of the largest theater complexes to open in the United States in the last decade.

Chad shares how this monumental project came to life after years of planning and perseverance, overcoming challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and even a 1,000-year flood. The conversation dives into the vision that brought the Associated Theater Center to Milwaukee’s Theater District, what it means for the city’s creative future, and how it cements Milwaukee’s reputation as a national leader in the performing arts.

🎭 Discover the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind Milwaukee’s newest cultural landmark.
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