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Theater: So Many Jokes, So Little Time
Theater

So Many Jokes, So Little Time

Next Act has fun with Neil Simon’s ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor.’

Theater: ‘The Nerd’ Is Still a Laugh Riot
Theater

‘The Nerd’ Is Still a Laugh Riot

The Rep’s revival of Larry Shue play it originated is fresh, funny and fast moving.

Theater: How a Newsboy Strike Became a Musical
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How a Newsboy Strike Became a Musical

Skylight presents ‘Newsies’, a protest musical about boys fighting unfair labor practices.

Theater: ‘Hamilton’ Was Worth the Wait
Theater

‘Hamilton’ Was Worth the Wait

Touring show that’s arrived in Milwaukee is a fantastic production of a must-see show.

Theater: ‘The Roommate’ Is Funny, Serious, Fast-Paced
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‘The Roommate’ Is Funny, Serious, Fast-Paced

Renaissance Theaterworks show has weaknesses but good acting, directing make it all work.

Theater: Joking Around A Revolution
Theater

Joking Around A Revolution

Playwright brings her own guillotine to Next Act production

Theater: Doing Fine ‘Oklahoma!’
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Doing Fine ‘Oklahoma!’

Skylight’s stripped down approach brings freshness to 76 year old musical

Theater: ‘The Niceties’ Turns Nasty
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‘The Niceties’ Turns Nasty

Feminism, race and white privilege shatter academia at Rep’s Stiemke theater

Theater: Reflections Within a Riot
Theater

Reflections Within a Riot

‘Fires in the Mirror’ propels power of documentary theater

Theater: A Tony To Die For
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A Tony To Die For

He leads Milwaukee Rep’s most incisive musical to date, ‘West Side Story’

Theater: ‘2 Pianos, 4 Hands’, Some Laughs
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‘2 Pianos, 4 Hands’, Some Laughs

Milwaukee Rep’s cabaret comedy offers piano virtuosity, many gags and slight plot.

Theater: Chamber Theatre Sets Farce in Sheboygan
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Chamber Theatre Sets Farce in Sheboygan

‘Unnecessary Farce’ is yes, a farce that’s uneven, but fast moving fun.