Theater
They Aimed At The Stars
Next Act’s ‘Silent Sky’ is artful theater about women scientists who helped explore the universe.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep Scores Again with Akhtar Play
Another play by Brookfield-raised, Pulitzer-winning writer, another potent production.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
“Guys and Dolls” Smacked Too Hard
Rep production overplays a worthy musical.
Sep 26th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Truly a Singular Sensation
Milwaukee Opera’s radical production of A Chorus Line inverts the ages of performers.
Aug 28th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Remembering Barbara Cook
The late great singer was in Tony Bennett’s class as a live performer.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Sweeney Todd’ Is Grisly Fun
Skylight’s take on Sondheim musical has inventive staging and strong voices.
May 22nd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s Jane Eyre Will Surprise You
More cool than romantic, it’s a psychologically gripping production.
May 1st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Why Jane Eyre Still Matters
Rep stages the famous novel with black actress, veteran director.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Jim Cryns
A Dickens of a Staging
Chamber Theatre’s ‘Great Expectations’ is cleverly staged, great fun.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Weight of Words
Renaissance staging of ‘The Violet Hour’ dramatizes the golden days of American publishing.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Regrets, They Have a Few
Four actors deftly stretch time and memory in “Bloomsday.”
Apr 10th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Glass Menagerie’ Sparkles
Williams’ masterwork has good cast, pacing, but might have more weight.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
