Vanessa Severo Brings Frida Kahlo to Life on Milwaukee Stage

The one-woman show 'Frida ... A Self Portrait' explores the remarkable Mexican artist's life and legacy.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:38pm

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A bold, graphic composition featuring a striking red and white silhouette profile representing Frida Kahlo, conceptually illustrating the immersive theatrical exploration of the iconic artist's life and legacy.The one-woman show 'Frida ... A Self Portrait' brings the remarkable life and artistry of Frida Kahlo to the Milwaukee stage.Today in Milwaukee

In April 2026, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater will host the one-woman show 'Frida ... A Self Portrait,' starring actress Vanessa Severo. The performance will see Severo take the stage and directly engage the audience, discussing her personal connection to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and bringing Kahlo's remarkable life and legacy to life.

Why it matters

Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated and influential artists of the 20th century, known for her bold, surreal self-portraits that explored themes of identity, pain, and Mexican culture. This intimate, immersive theatrical production offers Milwaukee audiences a unique opportunity to connect with Kahlo's story and artistry in a powerful, direct way.

The details

In 'Frida ... A Self Portrait,' actress Vanessa Severo will take the stage and directly engage the audience, sharing her personal identification with Frida Kahlo and bringing the artist's remarkable life and legacy to life through storytelling, movement, and visual elements.

  • The one-woman show will run at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater in April 2026.

The players

Vanessa Severo

An actress who will star in the one-woman show 'Frida ... A Self Portrait,' exploring her personal connection to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Frida Kahlo

A renowned Mexican artist known for her bold, surreal self-portraits that explored themes of identity, pain, and Mexican culture.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

A performing arts venue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that will host the production of 'Frida ... A Self Portrait' in April 2026.

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The takeaway

This intimate, immersive theatrical production offers Milwaukee audiences a unique opportunity to connect with Frida Kahlo's story and artistry in a powerful, direct way, bringing one of the 20th century's most celebrated and influential artists back to life on the local stage.