Theater
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.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Realness’ Captures Hip Hop Scene
Energetic Milwaukee Black Theatre Festival show deserves a bigger audience.
Aug 11th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
New Musical a Life and Death Comedy
World premiere of 'RIP' offers graveyard humor, groaner puns and a forgettable score.
Jul 19th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Treasurer’ a Darkly Funny Family Play
Next Act production captures complications of caretaker son dealing with controlling mother's dementia.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle
'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show
But 2013 musical adaptation of 'From Here to Eternity' offers more fireworks than humanity.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘L’Appartement’ Is a Mind-Bending Comedy
North American premiere of Australian play gets smart RTW production.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Mountaintop’ Offers Very Human Martin Luther King Jr.
Uneven MCT production offers commanding performance by Bryant Bentley as King.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Chosen’ Is Subtly Powerful Drama
Strong production by The Rep captures the warmth and philosophy of Chaim Potok’s 1967 best selling novel.
Mar 10th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Spring Awakening’ Is a Powerful Show
It actually shut down Skylight's electrical system Friday night. It's a must-see musical about teen angst beautifully performed by hearing and deaf actors.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Scarecrow’ Is All About Wisconsin
Heidi Armbruster's skilled writing and performance of one-woman play offers humor, drama and an uneven ending.
Feb 25th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
Florentine’s ‘Songbird’ Successfully Mixes Opera, Jazz
Show's short but imaginative run concludes Sunday.
Feb 17th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
