Theater
Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen
Thursday update: Asner show cancelled. Leonard Cohen visist; Bluebeard's back to the MSO; Rep closes with "Raisin in the Sun;" Lysistrata can (not) do it; & St. Pat's.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Lacy Landre
“Pump Boys” a nice pit stop, but still just a pit stop
The country musical has great instrumental performances and stellar harmonizing, but a weak and gimmicky collection of songs.
Mar 9th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Florentine “Albert Herring” gets funny — eventually
Florentine Opera's staging of Benjamin Britten's 1947 comedy takes a while to find its groove. The show runs through March 17.
Mar 9th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Conductor Christopher Larkin returns to Vogel Hall
Larkin, who presided over the Florentine's brilliant Baroque double bill in 2011, will conduct Britten's "Albert Herring." It opens Friday.
Mar 7th, 2013 by Tom Strini
“Ring of Fire” encircles the life of Johnny Cash
The Milwaukee Rep revue, retooled from a Broadway production to require half the cast, is a heartfelt, moving tribute to the Man in Black.
Mar 5th, 2013 by Howard Leu
“Beast on the Moon” a wise choice for In Tandem
The gripping drama about survivors of the Armenian genocide is perfectly suited for the intimate Tenth Street space, and its cast is just as well-matched.
Mar 4th, 2013 by Ellen M. Kozak
Alchemist’s “Dracula,” creative theater with bite
Alchemist Theatre's Year of Fear continues as Aaron Kopec has a bloody good time with "Dracula."
Mar 2nd, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Interns’ third “Rep Lab” makes a connection
The annual one-act cycle features a strong crop of plays and a stronger cast and crew of Rep interns.
Mar 2nd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Johnny Cash songs to set Stackner Cabaret afire
The Rep's Stackner Cabaret presents a Johnny Cash song survey in a revue by Richard Maltby Jr. and William Meade.
Mar 1st, 2013 by Howard Leu
First Stage’s “Pinkalicious” colorful and charming
Lessons about eating veggies and gender stereotyping come wrapped in a sugar-sweet musical coating.
Feb 25th, 2013 by Christina Wright
“Underneath the Lintel” a majestic, multilayered story
C. Michael Wright brilliantly synthesizes Glen Berger's script and James Ridge's powerful performance.
Feb 23rd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
National Players’ Animal Farm delivers creative political commentary
Thursday night's performance at Vogel Hall used imaginative set design to drive George Orwell's allegorical story.
Feb 23rd, 2013 by Danielle McClune
