Theater
Interns’ third “Rep Lab” makes a connection
The annual one-act cycle features a strong crop of plays and a stronger cast and crew of Rep interns.
Mar 2nd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Johnny Cash songs to set Stackner Cabaret afire
The Rep's Stackner Cabaret presents a Johnny Cash song survey in a revue by Richard Maltby Jr. and William Meade.
Mar 1st, 2013 by Howard Leu
First Stage’s “Pinkalicious” colorful and charming
Lessons about eating veggies and gender stereotyping come wrapped in a sugar-sweet musical coating.
Feb 25th, 2013 by Christina Wright
“Underneath the Lintel” a majestic, multilayered story
C. Michael Wright brilliantly synthesizes Glen Berger's script and James Ridge's powerful performance.
Feb 23rd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
National Players’ Animal Farm delivers creative political commentary
Thursday night's performance at Vogel Hall used imaginative set design to drive George Orwell's allegorical story.
Feb 23rd, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Boulevard offers a mature “Last Romance”
Three 60+ actors, one young outlier, and a fluffy dog complete a strong cast telling an often-untold style of story.
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Christina Wright
James Ridge alone “Underneath the Lintel” at MCT
James Ridge, of American Players Theatre fame, returns to Milwaukee Chamber Theatre in a one-man show.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Cheryl Figueroa
First Stage’s “Pinkalicious” a tasty treat for Milwaukee
Young actor Mallorey Wallace, one of the two girls cast as the title character, talks about being a part of this "so cute" musical.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Emily Carl
“Sister Act” uplifts the musical soul
The touring musical updates the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film, moving it to the '70s disco era, but keeps its soulful charm.
Feb 20th, 2013 by Angela Morgan
Royal Comedy Tour brings heavy hitters to Milwaukee
Urban comedy veterans Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Mark Curry and Earthquake commanded the stage at the Milwaukee Theatre.
Feb 17th, 2013 by Stephanie Beecher
“Fawlty Towers” revived at Carte Blanche
"Fawlty Towers," the hilarious British TV comedy from the 1970s, works live on stage.
Feb 16th, 2013 by Emily Carl
“A Time to Live” succeeds with simplicity
Windfall's world premiere, by Howard Goldstein, is a portrait of a couple trying to live in the moment after one stops her cancer treatment.
Feb 16th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
