Theater

Greek classics, Quasimondo style

Greek classics, Quasimondo style

Artistic director Brian Rott talks about the physical troupe's newest show, "Bacchanalia," inspired by Greek mythology and philosophy.

Smithereen Productions: Operating in the fringe
Smithereen Productions

Operating in the fringe

With upcoming productions including "Spike Heels" and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," the developers of Milwaukee's "TIM (The Improvised Musical)" have some unique work to unveil.

MKE This Week: Galleries Galore
MKE This Week

Galleries Galore

Spring Gallery Night is the big arts event of the week, but don't neglect new shows at the Marcus Center, Quasimondo, Wisconsin Conservatory and Alverno Presents.

First Stage: “Jackie (Robinson) and Me”
First Stage

“Jackie (Robinson) and Me”

A boy touches a baseball card and travels back in time to meet the first African-American player in Major League Baseball.

“Sweeney Todd” at Carte Blanche

“Sweeney Todd” at Carte Blanche

Carte Blanche Theatre's production of Sondheim's great on the dramatic, a penny short on the music.

New “Jeeves” blossoms at MCT

New “Jeeves” blossoms at MCT

"Jeeves in Bloom," a Margaret Raether adaptation of the P.G. Wodehouse stories, is packed to the brim with comedy, fueled by a returning Matt Daniels and a cast of archetypal characters.

“American Idiot” rocks, but with shallow roles

“American Idiot” rocks, but with shallow roles

The touring Broadway rock opera is all punk and bombast, but leaves story depth and complexity off stage right.

Backstage with Mark Metcalf: Matt Kemple
Backstage with Mark Metcalf

Matt Kemple

The Milwaukee Comedy founder and part-owner of the Underground Collaborative talks to Mark about the growth in the city's comedy scene and the busy weekend ahead.

Matt Daniels re-ups as Jeeves for MCT

Matt Daniels re-ups as Jeeves for MCT

In "Jeeves in Bloom," a quasi-sequel to 2010's "Jeeves Intervenes," the consummate valet must help his employer Bertie escape more romantic entanglements and meddling aunts.

First Stage steps up to the plate for “Jackie and Me”

First Stage steps up to the plate for “Jackie and Me”

The company's latest adventure pairs a time-traveling young boy with Jackie Robinson, in a play that doesn't shy away from the issues of racism implicit in his story.

“Grace” a play to believe in

“Grace” a play to believe in

Craig Wright's play Grace is a beautiful exploration of the nature of faith and belief, and David Cecsarini's cast presents it with ease.

“Road to Mecca” lined with heart-wrenching performances

“Road to Mecca” lined with heart-wrenching performances

Renaissance Theaterworks' season closer beautifully tells the story of outsider artist Helen Martins' fears and struggles in 1974 apartheid South Africa.