Winnie-the-Pooh Musical to Have World Premiere in Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s First Stage, one of the nation’s leading theaters for young people and families, will present the world premiere of Winnie-the-Pooh: Forever Friends, a new musical inspired by the stories of A.A. Milne. The show will run on weekends January 29, 2027-February 28, 2027.

Featuring a book by Scott Seidl, music by Alan Stein, and lyrics by Seidl, Stein, and A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh: Forever Friends follows a newly retired Christopher Robin, who has returned to his childhood home to be closer to family. While caring for his grandchild Alex, he must relearn the lost art of doing nothing, with the help of his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Robert Penola serves as creative development associate. Jeff Frank and Michelle LoRicco contributed additional material. The production is directed by LoRicco.