Theater

Joy and laughter, brought to you by the letter “Q”

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.

Youngblood corrects ‘[sic]’s’ textual weaknesses

Youngblood corrects ‘[sic]’s’ textual weaknesses

Strong character development and an emphasis on the play's humor save an occasionally confusing script.

‘Avenue Q’s’ uncensored take on life

‘Avenue Q’s’ uncensored take on life

The Skylight's production, using the same puppets as the original Broadway show, opens Friday, Sept. 21.

Youngblood seeks success with the “urban failures” of [sic]

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.

Presidential “Assassins” sing, dance and shoot

Presidential “Assassins” sing, dance and shoot

The Rep opens its Powerhouse season with Sondheim's funny, bitter musical about the afterlife of audacious killers.

The Skylight’s new artistic director: First Contact
The Skylight’s new artistic director

First Contact

Viswa Subbaraman comes to the Skylight Music Theatre by way of Paris and Texas.

Six things I’ve been meaning to tell you…

Six things I’ve been meaning to tell you…

A classroom "Candide," Youngblood event, free Frank Almond concert, Hamlisch on the radio, Nohl Fellowships, Uihlein Ushers.

State of the Milwaukee Arts: Next Act Theatre
State of the Milwaukee Arts

Next Act Theatre

How do you get to Next Act Theatre? Practice practice practice? No. Follow the bird.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!” Yes! It’s Funny!

“Gutenberg! The Musical!” Yes! It’s Funny!

The Milwaukee Rep opens its season with a goofy musical at the Stackner Cabaret.

Laura Linney visits Ten Chimneys

Laura Linney visits Ten Chimneys

Laura Linney, star of "The Big C," has a history with the Lunts. She spoke at Ten Chimneys Friday night.

Update 8/23: Show goes on despite radio bullies
Update 8/23

Show goes on despite radio bullies

This Just In: The show will go on, starting Aug. 31 at Next Act Theatre.

On Stage 08/21: Bonnie Raitt, Laura Linney, Gutenberg! The Musical
On Stage 08/21

Bonnie Raitt, Laura Linney, Gutenberg! The Musical

The Marcus Center hosts Raitt, Linney's at Ten Chimneys, hi-jinks at the Stackner, Emancipation art at the Haggerty.