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Theater: ‘Almost, Maine’ Is a Lot of Fun
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‘Almost, Maine’ Is a Lot of Fun

It's one of regional theater’s most frequent offerings and Next Act production shows us why.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Oliver!’ Is Fast Moving Songfest
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Skylight’s ‘Oliver!’ Is Fast Moving Songfest

The acting lacks depth but the fine singing makes for a nice holiday show.

Theater: Roston and Thomas Rock in Latest Rep Show
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Roston and Thomas Rock in Latest Rep Show

'Marie and Rosetta' is at the Stiemke Studio through Dec. 15.

Theater: Renaissance’s ‘The Moors’ Is a ‘Excellent Menagerie’
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Renaissance’s ‘The Moors’ Is a ‘Excellent Menagerie’

This is not theater for everyone, but it is good theater that upends theater norms.

Theater: Madama Butterfly Delights In Brief Run
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Madama Butterfly Delights In Brief Run

Opera is among "best and most thoughtful" Florentine productions.

Theater: Growing Theater Group Finds New Home in Third Ward
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Growing Theater Group Finds New Home in Third Ward

And with it, a bigger platform for 'In The Canyon,' which can discomfort and delight the audience.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Waitress’ Has Big Voices, Thin Script
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Skylight’s ‘Waitress’ Has Big Voices, Thin Script

Energetic staging of hit Broadway musical has its moments, but not enough of them.

Theater: Next Act’s Wrestling Play Is Fun Flashy Romp
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Next Act’s Wrestling Play Is Fun Flashy Romp

'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity' had the audience booing, cheering and stomping.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Prelude to a Kiss’ Is Potent Musical
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Rep’s ‘Prelude to a Kiss’ Is Potent Musical

Big production, big voices of talented cast help uneven musical cast a spell.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Women of Rock’ Is Musical Blast
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Rep’s ‘Women of Rock’ Is Musical Blast

A tribute to many great women rockers sung by powerful performers, it's great fun.

Theater: Rep’s ‘The Coast Starlight’ Is An Intriguing Journey
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Rep’s ‘The Coast Starlight’ Is An Intriguing Journey

West coast train route is setting for a language play that starts strong but loses its way.

Theater: ‘The Realness’ Captures Hip Hop Scene
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‘The Realness’ Captures Hip Hop Scene

Energetic Milwaukee Black Theatre Festival show deserves a bigger audience.