Theater
“Wicked,” still defying gravity, at the Marcus Center
The touring company fits perfectly into Stephen Schwartz's now-classic musical, and shouldn't be missed while it's in Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinMilwaukee native Alyce Gilbert, Wicked’s wardrobe mistress, on a life of theater
The veteran of "A Chorus Line," "Dreamgirls," and many more Broadway shows returns to Milwaukee alongside the "Wicked" tour, stopping at the Marcus Center this month.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Ellen M. KozakThird Coast Daily’s 2013-14 Performing Arts Guide
We take a look ahead at the comprehensive, in-progress collection of 2013-14 season listings from Milwaukee's theater, music, dance and other performing arts companies.
Jun 11th, 2013 by Third Coast DailySomething to Celebrate
Polish Fest opens, John C. Reilly goes underground, the Fine Arts Quartet plays on, "Wicked" returns, MAM's "30 Americans," and UWM dances in sunshine and under the stars.
Jun 11th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthyMusic by John Tanner
Milwaukee composer's music sets the moods for "Molly Sweeney" and "Too Many Husbands" at APT in Spring Green.
Jun 10th, 2013 by Tom StriniPink Banana wins again with “Game Night” one-act festival
The win-lose ratio is closer to 50-50 than last year, but even the festival's less-successful offerings have moments of golden glory.
Jun 8th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinCelebrating the Past in the Present
Historical plays open at Uprooted Theater and American Players Theatre, MSO Pops focuses on Mad Men, PianoArts holds a festival that follows the evolution of music and Pridefest kicks off the festival season.
Jun 4th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthyThought-provoking theater
Robby McGhee expertly channels monologist Mike Daisey in this one-man show about the history of Apple Inc. and the conditions of the Chinese factory workers they employ.
Jun 1st, 2013 by Matthew ReddinA reworked monologue exposes the “bad Apple” at Next Act
Actor Robby McGhee and director Alan Piotrowicz team up to present "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," Mike Daisey's monologue about Chinese factory workers.
May 30th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy2012-13 season not quite done
BB King gets the Riverside Blues, the MSO ends classical season with epic Elgar, fairway farce at Sunset Playhouse, Bay View's Gallery Night, Highland Games in Tosa.
May 28th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy25 years of art, behind the scenes at the Tory Folliard Gallery
Art dealer Tory Folliard has been in the business for twenty-five years and took TCD's Kat Murrell on a tour of that anniversary exhibition and upcoming shows. Video by Gene Cawley.
May 27th, 2013 by Kat MurrellUnpolished, revised “Waiting” still shines bright
Don't wait to see World's Stage's production of the Bob Kelly/Kelly Pomeroy song cycle, in town for the weekend before a trip to New York's Cherry Lane Theatre.
May 24th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin