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Theater: Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry
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Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry

Rep’s version of musical is splashy, flashy audience pleaser, but lacks depth.

Theater: ‘Rey’ Returns to the Midwest with Mystery and Magic
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‘Rey’ Returns to the Midwest with Mystery and Magic

The Rep hosts an experimental two-person drama from an unpredictable young playwright

Review: In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry
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In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry

At the Milwaukee Chamber Theater, an unexpected pregnancy bridges the class divide in Ireland.

Review: “Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” Offers Poignant Look at Veteran’s Return
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“Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” Offers Poignant Look at Veteran’s Return

With a focus on forever-changed daily routines, Next Act Theater examines the wounds of war.

Theater: Marsha Norman on “The Color Purple”
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Marsha Norman on “The Color Purple”

While not involved in The Rep’s production of the “The Color Purple," she fashioned the dramatic spine the company is exploring.

Theater: The Glass Menagerie Is No Antique
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The Glass Menagerie Is No Antique

In Tandem prepares to stage a fresh interpretation of the Tennessee Williams classic.

Theater: Capitol Steps Fever Hits the Pabst Theater
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Capitol Steps Fever Hits the Pabst Theater

The comedy troupe, including former D.C. staffers, skewers farcical Washington.

Theater: Local Theater Companies Invest in the Unknown
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Local Theater Companies Invest in the Unknown

Established Milwaukee theaters will present playwrights whose work may be unfamiliar to the local audience.

Theater: Big Changes At American Players Theatre
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Big Changes At American Players Theatre

New leadership and still lots to see at APT; and the Milwaukee Rep offers a country music cabaret show.

Theater: Iannone’s Own “Master Class”
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Iannone’s Own “Master Class”

Local talent reprises her acclaimed role as a diva in the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s celebrated production.

Are Dave & Carole Arts Haters?

Are Dave & Carole Arts Haters?

And should we care about their comments? Reconsidering the value of Milwaukee’s arts scene.

Theater Camp Serves Autistic Children

Theater Camp Serves Autistic Children

Milwaukee Public Theatre's program runs two weeks, serves youth aged 4 to 17.