Theater
Optimist’s “Twelfth Night” one to remember
Alverno College hosts the second annual Shakespeare in the Park, with a wonderful, well-rounded selection.
Jun 17th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
John Preece shines as Fiddler’s Tevye
Fiddler on the Roof is a tradition that will thrill at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Jun 15th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Pink Banana Theatre showcases emerging talent
When the night begins with the Artistic Director dressed in a banana suit, you know this year's one-acts are likely to be comedies.
Jun 13th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Theatre Gigante’s “The Good Thief,” a boozey tale worth hearing
Malcolm Tulip carries the day in Conor McPherson's one-man show about an Irish thug, present in Paddy's Irish Pub.
Jun 10th, 2011 by Ryan Findley
Marcus Center’s “Fiddler” features local actor
Kevin Stangler's first "Fiddler on the Roof" was at Watertown High School. Now he has a featured role in a national tour.
Jun 9th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Alchemist’s “Fool for Love”; too cool?
Playwright Sam Shepard gave the company plenty of fuel in a play about passion and incest, but it doesn't burn in this production.
Jun 7th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
Carte Blanche’s “Titus Andronicus” a dish best not served
Inconsistent portrayals and the wrong tone reduce the impact of Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy.
Jun 5th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
From a dark warehouse, Youngblood offers “An Apology”
Doctor John Faustus has one hour left to live. His last request: an audience.
May 28th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
The Rep’s Mark Clements reflects, looks ahead
The artistic director seeks to build on a spectacular first season at the helm of Wisconsin's biggest theater company.
May 25th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Youngblood’s take on Faust, MSO’s Wicked Divas
Even on Memorial Day weekend, actors and musicians are stirring.
May 24th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Burlesque, bitter and funny
In Josh Schmidt's breakthrough musical, life was terrible and hilarious in 1923. Kinda like now.
May 22nd, 2011 by Tom Strini
“Pink Champagne” as potent as whiskey
Neal Havens' new comedy of the family dynamics of coming out darkens as it unfolds.
May 21st, 2011 by Andy Tisdel
