Books & Literature
“Electra” rises again, at Theatre Gigante
Isabelle Kralj's new take on the ancient Greek myth synthesizes interpretations from classic and contemporary sources with dance for a powerful retelling of this tale of vengeance.
May 11th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
New “Jeeves” blossoms at MCT
"Jeeves in Bloom," a Margaret Raether adaptation of the P.G. Wodehouse stories, is packed to the brim with comedy, fueled by a returning Matt Daniels and a cast of archetypal characters.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Woodland Pattern builds momentum for Poetry Marathon
The 15-hour fundraiser and event lets participants read their personal works or personal favorites.
Jan 24th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Keeping it classic at the Rep
Director Art Manke focuses on making the Dashwood sisters fully realized characters in Mark Healy's Jane Austen adaptation.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
A dreamy Saturday night
Merchant performed songs from her beautiful 2010 album "Leave Your Sleep," a collection of poems set to music.
Oct 28th, 2012 by Christina Wright
Gemma Tarlach, author of “Plaguewalker”
Just in time for Halloween, author Gemma Tarlach celebrates the release of "Plaguewalker" with readings at Boswell and the Wauwatosa Public Library this week.
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Jennifer Kaufman
Author Alexandra Fuller to visit Boswell
Alexandra Fuller, author of "Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness," will be interviewed by Lake Effect's Mitch Teich at Boswell on Tuesday, July 10.
Jul 8th, 2012 by Jennifer Kaufman
On “Lord of the Flies” and John Irving’s latest
Judith Ann encounters William Golding's classic, somehow missed in high school, and connects it to Irving's "In One Person."
Jun 27th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
“Return to Wake Robin”
Brian Jacobson reviews Marnie O. Mamminga's memoir of "Up North" Wisconsin vacations in the 1930s.
Jun 13th, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
Examining the haute return of Food Trucks in America
Before five-time James Beard award-winner for food writing John T. Edge's's Boswell Books event, TCD looks at his new cookbook on roadside cuisine.
May 15th, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
“Hammer of the Gods,” on the origins of Nazism
Dave Luhrssen's new book tells the bizarre tale of the Thule Society of Munich, a precursor of the Nazi party.
May 10th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Optimist 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 Ricks
