Theater

Optimist Theater stages a transformative “As You Like It”

Optimist Theater stages a transformative “As You Like It”

Kadish Park may be where this year's Shakespeare in the Park show begins, but you leave this exquisite production from a veritable Forest of Arden.

Milwaukee doubles down on Shakespeare this weekend

Milwaukee doubles down on Shakespeare this weekend

Both Optimist Theatre and the Alchemist Theatre open works by the Bard this Friday, the first performing "As You Like It" and the second "King Lear."

MKE This Week: International Entertainment
MKE This Week

International Entertainment

Bastille Days begin in Cathedral Square, and the Bard himself, William Shakespeare, has two different plays opening this weekend.

Milwaukee Scribe: Journalism lesson and five more things
Milwaukee Scribe

Journalism lesson and five more things

"Rooftop Dances" revisited, Florentine's Weil Street Opera House, farewell Joe Aaron, Jason Seed Stringtet, a ballet retirement party, First Stage's Shakespeare.

MKE This Week: Summerfest starts on a high note
MKE This Week

Summerfest starts on a high note

The Big Gig begins Wednesday, with the Violent Femmes, fun., Pitbull and more at the Amphitheater, but classical musicians from the Florentine Opera and the Fine Arts Quartet perform too.

MKE This Week: A bit of everything
MKE This Week

A bit of everything

The Lakefront Festival of the Arts launches, a plethora of classical music, more Spring Green shows and Theatre Gigante brings an accordionist to Paddy's Pub.

Backstage with Mark Metcalf: Isabelle Kralj & Mark Anderson
Backstage with Mark Metcalf

Isabelle Kralj & Mark Anderson

In his last podcast before moving out west, Mark Metcalf talks to the minds behind Milwaukee's Theatre Gigante, a company unafraid to blend theater, dance and more.

“Wicked,” still defying gravity, at the Marcus Center

“Wicked,” still defying gravity, at the Marcus Center

The touring company fits perfectly into Stephen Schwartz's now-classic musical, and shouldn't be missed while it's in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee native Alyce Gilbert, Wicked’s wardrobe mistress, on a life of theater

Milwaukee native Alyce Gilbert, Wicked’s wardrobe mistress, on a life of theater

The veteran of "A Chorus Line," "Dreamgirls," and many more Broadway shows returns to Milwaukee alongside the "Wicked" tour, stopping at the Marcus Center this month.

Third Coast Daily’s 2013-14 Performing Arts Guide

Third Coast Daily’s 2013-14 Performing Arts Guide

We take a look ahead at the comprehensive, in-progress collection of 2013-14 season listings from Milwaukee's theater, music, dance and other performing arts companies.

MKE This Week: Something to Celebrate
MKE This Week

Something to Celebrate

Polish Fest opens, John C. Reilly goes underground, the Fine Arts Quartet plays on, "Wicked" returns, MAM's "30 Americans," and UWM dances in sunshine and under the stars.

American Players Theatre: Music by John Tanner
American Players Theatre

Music by John Tanner

Milwaukee composer's music sets the moods for "Molly Sweeney" and "Too Many Husbands" at APT in Spring Green.