Theater
Chad M. Bauman announced as Rep managing director
Bauman, currently the associate executive director at D.C.'s Arena Stage, will replace outgoing director Dawn Helsing Wolters by June 1.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinNext Act puts faith in “Grace”
Director David Cescarini talks about his season's last play, an exploration of how we believe what we believe in. Plus: Next Act's 2013-14 season announced.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Matthew ReddinFirst Impressions
The Rep's season is extra-musical, with a stacked Stackner and two musicals ("Ragtime," "End of the Rainbow") in the Quadracci, but don't discount a take on Superman's creator, an adapted Iliad or the Stiemke Studio's options.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinLee Ernst
The 20-year veteran of the Milwaukee Rep talks about his theater origins and time in Wisconsin regional theater.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Mark MetcalfFirst Stage & Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
First Stage mixes world premieres with returning classics and an extra Young Company show; MCT offers five intimate looks into private lives.
Mar 22nd, 2013 by Matthew ReddinMCT’s Young Playwrights Festival an intro to new talent
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's latest installment of the biennial festival gives three teenage writers a platform for their plays.
Mar 20th, 2013 by Emily CarlGlobal artists, local stars
The Print: MKE conference comes to town, Ilana Setapen solo at the MSO, Milwaukee Opera mixes rock and art, Marcus Center hosts Sam Cooke's music; local playwrights get the spotlight.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Lacy Landre“Man in the Glass Booth” tackles responsibility and guilt
Dale Gutzman plays his Nazi war criminal well, but his acting is stronger than the character as-written.
Mar 18th, 2013 by Ben GucciardiKeeping it Real
In the Rep's revival, Lorraine Hansberry's 1959 portrait of a black family striving to advance maintains its relevance.
Mar 17th, 2013 by Christina WrightSmart, modern “Lysistrata” deserves your vote
Fools for Tragedy's production of the ancient Greek comedy gets the sexually brash but sharply insightful tone just right.
Mar 15th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinA new era begins
Skylight Music Theatre's Viswa Subbaraman's debut season as AD comprises seven shows new to the company.
Mar 14th, 2013 by Tom StriniRon OJ Parson set to retell “A Raisin in the Sun”
Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking play about a black family trying to pursue their dreams closes the Milwaukee Rep's season.
Mar 14th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin