Andrew Varela

Skylight’s ‘Waitress’ Has Big Voices, Thin Script

Energetic staging of hit Broadway musical has its moments, but not enough of them.

Skylight’s ‘Candide’ Is a Marvel

Maybe too much clever staging of Voltaire story, Bernstein music, but great singing, fine acting.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Leonard Bernstein’s Beloved Masterpiece Candide

Visionary New Production of Classic Operetta Opens 2023-24 Season

Skylight Music Theatre Names Susan Varela Executive Director

‘Evita’ Boasts Strong Singing, Dancing

Skylight's staging may lack enough quieter moments, but has plenty of vocal power.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Skylight in the Park with Sondheim

Outdoor Concert & Picnic to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre Saturday, June 18, 2022, 6 p.m.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season

Exciting Premieres, Dynamic Partnerships and Unexpected Twists

Rep’s ‘Titanic’ Is a Triumph

A massive undertaking with terrific performers that never misses the show’s humanity or intimacy.

The Skylight Sings of Christmas

The best parts of streamed holiday show are the less traditional numbers.

Theaters Offer Holiday Shows

Including different versions of Dickens and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’

Local Theaters Find Ways to Perform

Innovative productions rely on zooming, outdoor performances or small cast shows.

Skylight Sings: A Virtual Concert to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre Just Announced! Broadway’s Kate Baldwin Special Guests: Dennis DeYoung of Styx and Skylight’s Ray Jivoff

Featuring Skylight Favorites: Andrew Varela, Rána Roman, Lucas Pastrana, Rachael Zientek, Doug Clemons, Samantha Sostarich, Shawn Holmes, Raven Dockery, Ryan Cappleman, Susie Robinson, Tim Rebers & more! Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Has Hits, Misses

Skylight production has two strong leads and provides lots of (sometimes corny) fun.

Final Nominees Announced for 2019 Footlights People’s Choice Awards

And the nominees are...

In Tandem Readies Its Final Play

Two-decade-old theater’s last show ‘The Fabulous Lipitones’ opens April 25.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Leads for Kiss Me, Kate

Valentine Day Announcement for Musical Running May 17 – June 9

Skylight Music Theatre Announces New Weekend Cabaret Series and ‘One Night Only’ Salon Series

First Cabaret September 28 to Feature Winner of 2018 Lee Dougherty Ross Debut Award

It’s Time to Get “All Keyed Up” Again

A piano recital at the Tenth Street Theatre, home of In Tandem Theatre.

Final Nominees Announced for 2018 Footlights People’s Choice Awards

Congrats to all our nominees!

‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic

Strong cast, good voices, fresh take on an old classic by In Tandem Theatre.

In Tandem Theatre Present Beloved Musical, The Fantasticks

April 27 – May 20, 2018.

Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems

‘70s musical seems to comment on today’s politics, in a Skylight show that shines.

Skylight’s “Annie” Is Already a Hit

Tickets went so fast they’ve added six performances. What makes the musical so popular?

Skylight’s “Annie” Extended Through Dec. 27!

Full Cast & Creative Team Revealed

“Guys and Dolls” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater September 19

Guys and Dolls is directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements.

‘Sweeney Todd’ Is Grisly Fun

Skylight’s take on Sondheim musical has inventive staging and strong voices.

Skylight’s “Pirates” A Boatful of Laughs

Buoyed by nifty staging, fine singing, gags aplenty, it’s a huge hit with audiences.

Skylight Music Theatre Presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s Swashbuckling Comedy Pirates of Penzance

Performances May 20 - June 12, 2016 in the beautiful Cabot Theatre

First Stage’s 29th season begins with family favorite Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

October 16 – November 15, 2015 at the Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.