Theater
Dark Days for Local Theater. Literally
Local theaters cancel shows, try virtual productions, try to map out a future.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
Florentine Presents Its ‘Carmen’ Digitally
And it's a success. Plus: backstage photos of the full stage production that was cancelled.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Eclipsed’ Is Harrowing Yet Funny
A brutal look at Liberian War from women’s viewpoint is unique and often powerful.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Kaczmarek Returns for Gigante’s ‘Crave’
Milwaukee native and ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star performs in edgy British play.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
New Company Takes on The World
And the future, as The Constructivist Theatre produces a play called ‘The Nether’.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
Milwaukee Rep Takes On Acclaimed Play
‘Eclipsed’ tells the tale of women warriors fighting for democracy in modern day Liberia.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
Gentle Drama Gets a World Premiere
Wisconsin playwright Erica Berman’s ‘No Wake’ is sweet but flawed, as is the production.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
MCT Premieres Play by Wisconsin Writer
‘No Wake’ is about a man with a mission to save the loons.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
New Riverwest Company, Production Impresses
53212 Presents, located above Company Brewing, creates innovative music-dance work. It’s lovely.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Brendan Fox
Skylight’s Spelling Bee Musical a Hard Sell
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ should have been more fun.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Next Act Play Punches Above Its Weight
‘A Small Fire’ is classic ensemble production about family facing a parent’s sudden decline.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Hedwig’ Is Crazy Rock-Fueled Fun
Gender-bender musical is a kind of carnival mixing comedy, drama and a bizarre love story.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
