Theater
UWM and Milwaukee Opera Theatre Set Sail With a Playful “Pinafore”
A student-driven take on Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic turns Lake Michigan into a comic sea of local jokes and musical energy.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Production is Special
Skylight's show might be the best program in 'Violins of Hope.'
Oct 5th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Sanctuary City’ Offers Powerful Look at Immigration Issue
Strong Next Act production handles play's challenging structure.
Sep 14th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ Keeps Audiences Guessing
Skilled Next Act staging of Obie-winning play shows how theater games mirror life.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep Takes Us Back to Sun Studios
'Million Dollar Quartet' has mawkish plot but lots of Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis songs.
Apr 27th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Espejos: Clean’ Is Fascinating Clash of Cultures
Latina maid and wealthy white woman connect at Cancun resort with curious results.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Oh Those Singing and Dancing Nuns
Skylight's 'Sister Act' offers a skilled ensemble, disco fever moves and lots of jokes about nuns.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Constructivists Arrive With ‘Beauty Queen of Leenane’
Martin McDonough's darkly humorous drama gets strong staging that stays with you.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
We Love You Barbra Streisand
A play about the diva's basement collection of trinkets and crafts? You'd be surprised.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Last Five Years’ a Smart Sweet Modern Musical
Two-character show about divorce has strong script, music and performers.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Has a Country Twang
Appalachian setting freshens but stays faithful to Shakespeare's famous play.
Mar 2nd, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is Powerful Musical
Skilled technical effects and strong singing anchor fresh version of classic tale.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
