Theater
Next Act’s “Microcrisis” yields huge dividends
The satire of our global financial system finds the humor in its ironies – and the danger that still remains.
Oct 1st, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
What’s So Funny? Danceworks and The Show
What has modern dance always lacked? Fart noises. Problem solved.
Sep 30th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Climbing “The Mountaintop” at the Milwaukee Rep
In Katori Hall's play, Martin Luther King meets a pretty motel maid on the eve of his assassination.
Sep 29th, 2012 by Christina Wright
This is your brain on reality. Maybe.
Mark Anderson's new monologue, under the Theatre Gigante banner, keeps it light and funny as it runs deep.
Sep 28th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Kurt McGinnis Brown on “Broken and Entered”
The Wisconsin playwright describes the inspiration for his latest play, and how Milwaukee Chamber brought it to the stage.
Sep 26th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Q&A with Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich
In this extended interview, TCD dissects all things Radiolab before "Live: In The Dark" takes the stage this Saturday at the Riverside Theater.
Sep 25th, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
Wiseguys at the Marcus Center
UCB, the bi-coastal improv company, got big laughs from a small audience in Milwaukee,
Sep 24th, 2012 by Christina Wright
Joy and laughter, brought to you by the letter “Q”
The Skylight's "Avenue Q" brings great skill and joy to the Broadway Theatre Center.
Sep 22nd, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Youngblood corrects ‘[sic]’s’ textual weaknesses
Strong character development and an emphasis on the play's humor save an occasionally confusing script.
Sep 21st, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
‘Avenue Q’s’ uncensored take on life
The Skylight's production, using the same puppets as the original Broadway show, opens Friday, Sept. 21.
Sep 19th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Youngblood seeks success with the “urban failures” of [sic]
The character study centers on three dream-chasing 30-somethings unable to identify their own mistakes.
Sep 19th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Presidential “Assassins” sing, dance and shoot
The Rep opens its Powerhouse season with Sondheim's funny, bitter musical about the afterlife of audacious killers.
Sep 8th, 2012 by Tom Strini
