Theater
The apocalypse, foreshadowed at Pink Banana
The independent company's annual One-Act Festival features seven plays led by six directors, all focusing on "The End of the World." Opens tonight.
Jun 1st, 2012 by Matthew ReddinSmart acting, rough script
The Boulevard Theatre shows Michael Golamco's flawed, ambitious comedy in its best light.
May 25th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinRowdy and Touching
A rare run of Harvey Schimdt and Tom Jones' last musical, directed by Dale Gutzman.
May 25th, 2012 by Tom StriniThree arts groups move into the Grand Avenue
Matt Kemple Q&A on Milwaukee Comedy, Pink Banana Theatre and Studio Kristelle's move to the Shops at Grand Avenue.
May 24th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinSkylight’s “Sunday in the Park with George” delights
Stephen Sondheim's musical brings Seurat's pointillist masterpiece to life.
May 19th, 2012 by Kat MurrellThe Florentine’s powerful “Idomeneo”
Spectacular singing and a smart production make Mozart's last opera seria urgent and modern.
May 19th, 2012 by Tom StriniThoroughly modern opera seria
Mozart summed up and pushed forward an outdated opera style in in 1780. John LaBouchardiere pushes it a little further.
May 17th, 2012 by Tom Strini“Sunday in the Park” with Bill Theisen
Stephen Sondheim's musical about Seurat's great painting and a self-doubting artist of a later generation opens at the Skylight.
May 17th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinOptimist Theatre’s Sonnet Slam
Company and audience paid tribute to the Bard Monday, to raise money for Shakespeare in the Park.
May 9th, 2012 by Rosy RicksPrime Time for Storytellers in Milwaukee
On the eve of This American Life's live broadcast, TCD looks ahead to staged oral tales happening in Milwaukee in the coming weeks, from Ex Fabula to The Moth.
May 9th, 2012 by Brian JacobsonWindfall’s “Assassins” — a scary/funny Sondheim musical
Windfall Theatre revives the 1991 musical about presidential assassins and would-be assassins.
May 7th, 2012 by David Bohn“Veronica’s Position” slightly exaggerated
In Rich Orloff's comedy, In Tandem Theatre revisits the 1989 Robert Mapplethorpe/National Endowment for the Arts controversy.
May 7th, 2012 by Tom Strini