Theater
“Road to Mecca” lined with heart-wrenching performances
Renaissance Theaterworks' season closer beautifully tells the story of outsider artist Helen Martins' fears and struggles in 1974 apartheid South Africa.
Apr 7th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Theatrical Tendencies’ “Normal Heart” beats strongly
A few arrhythmias may weaken the impact of Larry Kramer's semi-autobiographical tale of the dawn of the AIDS crisis, but a core of strong actors buoy the production.
Apr 6th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
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 Reddin
Next 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 Reddin
First 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 Reddin
Lee 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 Metcalf
First 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 Reddin
MCT’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 Carl
Global 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 Gucciardi
Keeping 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 Wright
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
