Theater
Smart, 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 Reddin
A 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 Strini
Ron 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
Hot news from UPAF, MAM, more
UPAF goal; MAM, War Memorial strike deal; Present Music clears up "Midas" seating; young dancer's a winner; Cecsarini honored.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Fools for Tragedy’s “Lysistrata”
Jordan Gwiazdowski, artistic director, has put together a modernized adaptation of the ancient Greek comedy.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Jeff Grygny
Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen
Thursday update: Asner show cancelled. Leonard Cohen visist; Bluebeard's back to the MSO; Rep closes with "Raisin in the Sun;" Lysistrata can (not) do it; & St. Pat's.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Lacy Landre
“Pump Boys” a nice pit stop, but still just a pit stop
The country musical has great instrumental performances and stellar harmonizing, but a weak and gimmicky collection of songs.
Mar 9th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Florentine “Albert Herring” gets funny — eventually
Florentine Opera's staging of Benjamin Britten's 1947 comedy takes a while to find its groove. The show runs through March 17.
Mar 9th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Conductor Christopher Larkin returns to Vogel Hall
Larkin, who presided over the Florentine's brilliant Baroque double bill in 2011, will conduct Britten's "Albert Herring." It opens Friday.
Mar 7th, 2013 by Tom Strini
“Ring of Fire” encircles the life of Johnny Cash
The Milwaukee Rep revue, retooled from a Broadway production to require half the cast, is a heartfelt, moving tribute to the Man in Black.
Mar 5th, 2013 by Howard Leu
“Beast on the Moon” a wise choice for In Tandem
The gripping drama about survivors of the Armenian genocide is perfectly suited for the intimate Tenth Street space, and its cast is just as well-matched.
Mar 4th, 2013 by Ellen M. Kozak
Alchemist’s “Dracula,” creative theater with bite
Alchemist Theatre's Year of Fear continues as Aaron Kopec has a bloody good time with "Dracula."
Mar 2nd, 2013 by Danielle McClune
