Theater
“How to Succeed” at the Sunset
Sunset Playhouse makes cut-throat business ambition a barrel of fun in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
Aug 5th, 2013 by Sara RS Miller
Tackling depression, with roars of laughter
Boulevard Theatre, producing a Midwest premiere by Kim Rosenstock, expertly wrangles a comedy about healing from grief and loss.
Aug 1st, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Boulevard Theatre
Mark Bucher, founder and artistic director, kicks the season off with the "purrfect" comedy "Tigers Be Still," and talks about the rest of his eclectic 28th season.
Jul 31st, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Racing to State Fair, and that’s not all
The State Fair, festivals comedian- and African-focused, Danceworks' matchmaking, the first season-opening show at Boulevard Theatre and an Urban Beach Party – what a way to start August.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
Milwaukee Rep
Artistic director Mark Clements talks about the Rep's upcoming conversation-sparking season of plays, including "Ragtime," "Venus in Fur," "The Whipping Man" and "The History of Invulnerability."
Jul 29th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Alan Alda close-up at Ten Chimneys
Alan Alda, stage, film and TV star, visits with TCD's Mary O'Hara Stacy during his residency at Ten Chimneys at Genessee Depot, Wis.
Jul 27th, 2013 by Mary O'Hara Stacy
Greendale’s dreams for “Les Miserables” come true
A talented cast of actors and singers take command of the company's production, striving past its weaker moments and creating a worthwhile staging.
Jul 27th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Summer Song and Dance
Les Miz in Greendale, Soulstice rocks the schoolhouse, a big band recalls the Swing Era, Steely Dan honored at Peck Pavilion, two dance programs to choose from -- and Germanfest. NEW Thursday: Ticket giveaway inside!
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” goes Off the Wall
Off the Wall Theatre has its wacky way with the vintage Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical.
Jul 20th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
Door Shakespeare offering comedy and tragedy up north
The company, spun off of American Folklore Theater, has brought several Milwaukee actors north for "Love's Labours Lost" and "Macbeth."
Jul 17th, 2013 by Sara RS Miller
Starry Nights of Midsummer Culture
Festa Italiana, Sunset Playhouse, Off the Wall Theatre, UWM Dance and the Wilson Center aren't taking the summer off.
Jul 17th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
The Alchemist’s “King Lear” a crowning achievement
Shakespeare's royal family tragedy is given a realistic, nuanced staging by director Leda Hoffmann and a talented cast of Alchemist regulars and guests alike.
Jul 14th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
