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Theater: War is Hell
Theater

War is Hell

The Rep’s "An Iliad" seeks to modernize the Homeric epic to reflect on today’s wars.

Theater: After the Fire is Over
Theater

After the Fire is Over

A family awaits news of a loved one’s fate at a chemical plant explosion. The Chamber Theatre offers an intense production.

Arts Roundup: Mary Poppins Floats into Town
Arts Roundup

Mary Poppins Floats into Town

Fireside Dinner Theatre presents a new production of the Disney movie that became a Broadway hit.

Theater: Wisconsin’s Newest Playwright
Theater

Wisconsin’s Newest Playwright

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre offers a Stoughton writer’s play set in her native state of Tennessee.

Weekly Arts Roundup: After Dark My Sweet
Weekly Arts Roundup

After Dark My Sweet

The Milwaukee Art Museum mixes cocktails, folk art and a fashion show at its monthly “MAM After Dark” event.

Theater: Have a Very Horrific Valentine’s
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Have a Very Horrific Valentine’s

Quasimondo theater turns to H.P. Lovecraft for its mysterious new show, Love and Cthulhu.

Theater: A Twisted Tale of Slavery
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A Twisted Tale of Slavery

Rep’s The Whipping Man offers intense look at a master and his freed slaves.

Arts Roundup: Romance Is In the Air
Arts Roundup

Romance Is In the Air

Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day this week, and lots of shows are going all in for romance.

Theater: Old Geezers with Big Dreams
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Old Geezers with Big Dreams

Alchemist offers absurdist play The Chairs and the Rep does The Whipping Man.

Theater: Rhythm of the Streets
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Rhythm of the Streets

In the Heights floods the stage with the music of the barrio, but leaves the Skylight searching for more drama.

Theater: Not Easy to Talk About Race
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Not Easy to Talk About Race

Mamet’s play pushes all the hot buttons, and Next Act and audience struggle with the results.

Arts Roundup: Evita Dances the Tango
Arts Roundup

Evita Dances the Tango

Revamped Broadway musical adds more dance, while Rep opens The Whipping Man.