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Theater: Next Act Wins Irish Sweepstakes
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Next Act Wins Irish Sweepstakes

Staging of John Patrick’s Shanley’s Irish-y comic drama has great acting by four of town’s top actors.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Pippin’ Is a Puzzle
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Skylight’s ‘Pippin’ Is a Puzzle

All that energy and pizzaz for musical set in Middle Ages, but what does it all mean?

Theater: Dogs, Cats and Humans Who Love Them
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Dogs, Cats and Humans Who Love Them

MCT production of Irish play, "Chapatti" is a triumph of terrific acting.

Theater: Rep’s New Stackner Cabaret a Hit
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Rep’s New Stackner Cabaret a Hit

Opening show, "Songs for Nobodies," is showcase for singer-actress Bethany Thomas.

Theater: Story Of a Great American Actor
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Story Of a Great American Actor

Theater Red and Angela Iannone give us a new play about legendary 19th century actor Edwin Booth.

Theater: Tragedy and Laughter at APT
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Tragedy and Laughter at APT

Exit the King and enter Billie Dawn, in two wildly different plays and production styles.

Theater: The Miracle of American Players Theatre
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The Miracle of American Players Theatre

Actors, critics and audiences gather in Spring Green for classical theater.

Theater: Skylight’s Urinetown Is Fast-Paced Fun
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Skylight’s Urinetown Is Fast-Paced Fun

But the musical itself feels less subversive that it once did.

Theater: An Appalling Idea, Set to Music
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An Appalling Idea, Set to Music

The Skylight performs ‘Urinetown,’ the first toilet-centric musical. It’s damn funny.

Theater: ‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic
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‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic

Strong cast, good voices, fresh take on an old classic by In Tandem Theatre.

Theater: A National Conversation About Guns
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A National Conversation About Guns

On Friday, theaters across the U.S. will do readings of “Natural Shocks’, a new humorous play about guns.

Theater: Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?
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Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?

Milwaukee Rep’s solid production suggests the answer is (mostly) yes.