Theater
“Enfrascada” a spellbinding portrait of obsession
Renaissance Theaterworks' season opener follows a woman who'll do anything to regain the man she loves.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Blues, sex, talent, intensity at the Rep’s Stackner Cabaret
The Rep's "Blues in the Night" honors the Blues and the bluesy, from Bessie Smith to Johnny Mercer and beyond.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Tom Strini
First Stage opens “Big”
Mark Metcalf talks with Jeff Frank, artistic director at First Stage Children's Theater, before "Big: The Musical" opens the season this weekend.
Oct 18th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Titanic” flows beautifully, but a little broad
The touring show at the Milwaukee Theatre lacks deep emotion or a compelling score, despite some talented performances.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Fiasco Theatre marvelously transforms Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”
The NYC group, guests of Alverno Presents and Marquette University, need only six talented actors and a trunk to create an unforgettable performance.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Political, but not polemical
Windfall Theatre stages David Mamet's 2007 comedy; it's more farce than satire.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Tom Strini
“The Alchemist Eye” a little foggy
Aaron Kopec's fifth annual Halloween show is long on exposition and short on thrills.
Oct 12th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
the Musical” steams to the Milwaukee Theatre
Wisconsinite Geoff Karnish provides a preview to "Titanic," an emotionally charged Broadway musical.
Oct 12th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Windfall elects to open season with Mamet’s “November”
Director Maureen Kilmurry and lead actor Robert W.C. Kennedy discuss the extra-timely presidential satire.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Halloween Horror from “The Alchemist Eye”
Aaron Kopec brings scares to the Alchemist Theatre's cozy space.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
No time to lounge around. Go out.
Rembrandt at MAM, Alchemist Halloween, "Titanic" anniversary, photos at Via/Transfer, lots of Last Chances.
Oct 9th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Well-acted, but no thrills
A formulaic progression and tension-killing flashbacks limit the ability of the theater's 15th anniversary opener to enthrall.
Oct 5th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
