Theater
First Stage expands with diverse shows for the wee set
Highlights from the season include stagings of favorite children's book authors and one Tony Award-winning musical.
Sep 4th, 2009 by Laura Heller
highlights from 9/3 to 9/8
As companies ready for season premieres, a peek at a few items happening this week.
Aug 31st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
APT saves biggest emotional wallop for last
A strong cast and perfect setting help APT stage a resonant "Long Day's Journey into Night"
Aug 28th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
As Marcus Center’s Phantom ends its run, charities and patrons benefit
The last six performances from the Broadway national tour of Phantom of the Opera included discounted ticket deals with a donation to chosen local charities.
Aug 27th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
8/25 to 9/2
This week: the Milwauke Ballet lifts the veil, the Skylight throws open its doors, the hills are alive and it's still mighty nice for an outdoor show.
Aug 24th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Steampunk Night at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
MCT hosted a steampunk night on Thursday, in honor of the style and design of Mark Brown's "Around the World in 80 Days."
Aug 21st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Dale Gutzman Returns to the Skylight
Gutzman, banished from the Skylight in the 1980s, returns in the summer where anything can happen.
Aug 20th, 2009 by Tom Strini
8/18 – 8/24
Great outdoor concerts and exclusive engagements this week: the Glenn Miller Orchestra, bluegrass at Chill on the Hill, Concord Chamber Orchestra at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Lou Fanucchi and more.
Aug 17th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
“Around the World…” at Chamber Theatre
The MCT launches a unique 35th season of plays celebrating the artist with the Milwaukee premiere Jules Verne's seminal steampunk tale. Five cast members play 39 roles with aplomb under interesting circumstances.
Aug 17th, 2009 by Paul Masterson
There will be tiptoeing at some point in the play
It's Oscar Wilde's Bliss family, busy ignoring their dinner guests. APT's troupe brings to life a "comedy of manners" in the latest Up The Hill outdoor staging. As in most Wilde plays, the guests sneak out.
Aug 11th, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Highlights from 8/12 to 8/18
Storms turn Gaelic in Tosa before Irish Fest this weekend. Alchemist gets Broadminded, DanceCircus hits the Boys and Girls circuit, and a little Steampunk hits the Cabot.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
