Review
A Stunner About a Sociopath
Next Act’s “9 Circles” offers psychological interrogation of young killer with a powerful performance by Casey Hoekstra.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Around the World in 90 Minutes
MCT’s ‘Underneath the Lintel’ is a crazed, complex one-woman show that is unforgettable. Alas.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Gobel Is Powerful in ‘Neat’
Playing multiple characters, Marti Gobel powers engaging tale of growing up Black in the South.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Where the Bones Are Buried
MCT production dramatizes a tragic story along the Mexican border.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Island’ Still Packs a Punch
MCT presents apartheid-era play by Athol Fugard. It’s a powerful production.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Lessons From an Inner City School
Next Act Theater’s ‘Principal Principle’ is an edgy look at a new teacher trying to make good.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants
New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Next Act’s ‘The Christians’ Is Compelling
It feels like live theater being streamed, in a smart play about a mega-church facing a sudden challenge.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Importance of Skylight’s ‘Being Earnest’
It’s a fun smart performance and also a model for how to go virtual yet stay theatrical.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Florentine Presents Its ‘Carmen’ Digitally
And it's a success. Plus: backstage photos of the full stage production that was cancelled.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Aria has Classic Fare and Fancy Digs
Breakfast and lunch staples are set against a beautiful art collection.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Rep’s ‘Eclipsed’ Is Harrowing Yet Funny
A brutal look at Liberian War from women’s viewpoint is unique and often powerful.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
