Theater
“Inherit the Wind,” still-controversial, goes on at Sunset Playhouse
Brian Zelinski directs the 1955 play about a fictional trial that pits the teaching of evolution in schools against religious creationists.
Oct 23rd, 2013 by Sara RS Miller
Throwbacks and Halloween ramp-up
Broadway hit "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" and The Rep's "Forever Plaid" bring us back to the 60's, Indigo Girls at the MSO and a screening of "Ghostbusters" at the Rosebud visit the 80's, and Halloween creeps into Milwaukee's special events.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
“Forever Plaid” a tuneful Rep debut for director JC Clementz
Clementz came to Milwaukee in 2010 as a directing intern, but is now an artistic associate with his first directing credit on this show about four singers getting a second chance.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Renaissance Theaterworks
Milwaukee's women-founded, women-run theatre company ushers in its 2013-14 season with "The Belle of Amherst," "The Understudy," and the return of RTW favorite, "Skin Tight." TCD spoke with the ladies at the helm of the productions.
Oct 18th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Award-winning “Jersey Boys” comes to the Marcus
TCD spoke with actor/songwriter Barry Anderson, one of the stars of the touring Broadway musical, about the thrill of touring and the longevity of The Four Seasons' music.
Oct 15th, 2013 by Gene Cawley
The Ex Fabula season begins
The live storytelling outlet opens its fifth season under the theme "Trust Me," inviting willing audience participants to put their names in a hat and share their tales. Executive director Megan McGhee shares her tips for a great story.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
Let’s get quirky
Renaissance Theaterworks depicts the eccentric Emily Dickinson, live-action graphic novel The Intergalactic Nemesis comes to the Marcus, Alverno Presents welcomes Vaudeville psychedelics The Hinterlands, Uprooted Theatre goes "Against Type."
Oct 14th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Why you should join SkylightENSEMBLE
Audience Development Manager Emily Vitrano speaks to TCD about Skylight Music Theatre's young professional organization, with fun, collaborative events that support the local theater community. First up: a Bollywood Bash After Party this Saturday night, celebrating the success of "Fidelio"
Oct 11th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Bold openings and visual treats
Frankly Music, Early Music Now and First Stage kick off their seasons, while the MAM unveils its newest exhibit and Radiolab Live returns with an all-new sensory overload.
Oct 11th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Theatrical Tendencies returns to “Laramie,” 15 years after
A decade and a half after the murder of gay student Matthew Shepard, director Mark Schuster hopes to revive dialogue about how we handle crimes of hate, both then and now.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
First Stage
Jeff Frank, celebrating 10 years as artistic director, looks ahead at the big theater planned for the families of Milwaukee, starting with a modified "Shrek the Musical."
Oct 8th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Murder Mystery at the Alchemist Theatre
Artistic Director Aaron Kopec has created a creepy, roam-about experience for the Alchemist's annual Halloween show, and this time you will determine who-dun-it.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Danielle McClune
