Ellen M. Kozak

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Milwaukee native Alyce Gilbert, Wicked’s wardrobe mistress, on a life of theater

Milwaukee native Alyce Gilbert, Wicked’s wardrobe mistress, on a life of theater

The veteran of "A Chorus Line," "Dreamgirls," and many more Broadway shows returns to Milwaukee alongside the "Wicked" tour, stopping at the Marcus Center this month.

“Beast on the Moon” a wise choice for In Tandem

“Beast on the Moon” a wise choice for In Tandem

The gripping drama about survivors of the Armenian genocide is perfectly suited for the intimate Tenth Street space, and its cast is just as well-matched.

John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Tribute
John Denver

A Rocky Mountain High Tribute

John Denver, the country-folk star from the last century, lives on in a traveling show that blends archival footage and live performance.

First Stage: “To the Promised Land”
First Stage

“To the Promised Land”

Jonathan Gillard Daly's new play puts Golda Meir and a determined black girl in the same Milwaukee house decades apart.

The Rep: “How the World Began” – It’s complicated
The Rep

“How the World Began” – It’s complicated

Evolution bumps into creationism in a Kansas town, but Catherine Trieschmann's play is really about people.

“Les Miserables” translates splendidly from stage to screen

“Les Miserables” translates splendidly from stage to screen

"Les Mis" the movie packs enormous star power and emotional force – bu' those Cockney accents, gov'nor? Why?

NEW! Column: “America’s Got Candidates”
NEW! Column

“America’s Got Candidates”

With the caucuses descending on Iowa, guest columnist Ellen M. Kozak offers a unique take on how candidates could be chosen, taking some cues from reality TV.