Theater
In APT’s “The Critic,” the theater makes fun of itself — and what fun!
Director William Brown and a virtuosic American Players Theatre cast brings Sheridan's 1779 burlesque to hilarious life.
Jul 2nd, 2011 by Tom Strini
Summerfest isn’t the only gig going on
American Players Theatre, the Fine Arts Quartet and "Church Basement Ladies" continue as the Big Gig begins at the lakefront.
Jun 28th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
Seven things Strini’s been meaning to tell you
UPAF, Youngblood, Skylight, MSO, UWM Dance, Creative Alliance, JMKAC, First Stage have been bouncing around in his head and now on our pages.
Jun 26th, 2011 by Tom Strini
“Church Basement Ladies” finds its intended audience
The Marcus Center stages a gentle musical comedy set in a Minnesota Lutheran church with an all-Milwaukee cast.
Jun 24th, 2011 by Marianne Kordas
Our video series begins with Youngblood Theatre
Video artists Joel Van Haren and Kelly Anderson premiere TCD.tv with a gripping scene from Mickle Maher's "An Apology."
Jun 23rd, 2011 by Tom Strini
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
