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Theater: The Swan Song of John McGivern
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The Swan Song of John McGivern

26 years after he first performed in it, McGivern is again the lead in Shear Madness, and loving every minute of it.

Photo Gallery: Renaissance Production of <i>Amelia</i> Wins Hearts
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Renaissance Production of Amelia Wins Hearts

Acclaimed production captures love affair tested by Civil War. Our photos capture the action.

Theater: On Stage, the Scandal at TKE Fraternity…
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On Stage, the Scandal at TKE Fraternity…

UWM Theater Dept’s Milwonky Too! (Sex, Drugs, and D2L) explores the recent, real-life campus drama.

Theater: So This Gay Man Walks Into a Bookstore
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So This Gay Man Walks Into a Bookstore

Rep’s production of after all the terrible things I do is strong, but play’s edgy encounter of book store owner and writer is uneven.

Theater: A Great <i>Glass Menagerie</i>
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A Great Glass Menagerie

In Tandem Theatre production is smart, subtle and so true to Tennessee Williams.

Theater: Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry
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Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry

Rep’s version of musical is splashy, flashy audience pleaser, but lacks depth.

Theater: ‘Rey’ Returns to the Midwest with Mystery and Magic
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‘Rey’ Returns to the Midwest with Mystery and Magic

The Rep hosts an experimental two-person drama from an unpredictable young playwright

Review: In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry
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In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry

At the Milwaukee Chamber Theater, an unexpected pregnancy bridges the class divide in Ireland.

Review: “Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” Offers Poignant Look at Veteran’s Return
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“Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” Offers Poignant Look at Veteran’s Return

With a focus on forever-changed daily routines, Next Act Theater examines the wounds of war.

Theater: Marsha Norman on “The Color Purple”
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Marsha Norman on “The Color Purple”

While not involved in The Rep’s production of the “The Color Purple," she fashioned the dramatic spine the company is exploring.

Theater: The Glass Menagerie Is No Antique
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The Glass Menagerie Is No Antique

In Tandem prepares to stage a fresh interpretation of the Tennessee Williams classic.

Theater: Capitol Steps Fever Hits the Pabst Theater
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Capitol Steps Fever Hits the Pabst Theater

The comedy troupe, including former D.C. staffers, skewers farcical Washington.