Theater
“Behanding” hilarious, but sometimes tough to handle
The World's Stage production of this McDonagh work puts questionable material in the best light with stunning performances.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Fitzwater magnificent as Edith Piaf
Leslie Fitzwater's one-woman show on the life and music of the legendary French chanteuse has become a landmark of Milwaukee musical theater.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Mary O'Hara Stacy
“The Pillowman” a long, dark tale
While that length often hobbles the play, its darkness is at the heart of the World's Stage production's best moments.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Christina Wright
The Alchemist puts the Ripper’s victims in focus
"The Canonical Five" is not just a scary play. It's an astonishing tableau depicting the lives of five women hunted by a madman.
Jan 26th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
“Completely Hollywood” full of stars, some extra bright
Soulstice Theatre's rendition of the Reduced Shakespeare Comedy inspired show hits the right notes, especially in Act II.
Jan 26th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
First Stage takes a serious look at racial conflict
"To the Promised Land" interweaves the lives of a young Golda Meir and an African-American girl amid the civil rights movement.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Leslie Fitzwater as Edith Piaf
Fitzwater beats cancer and returns to the stage as the tragic, heroic French singing star.
Jan 24th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Sunset’s “Lumberjacks” packed with flannel and laughs
Four Wisconsin northwoods bachelors (and a secret bachelorette) have their lives upended when a mail-order bride arrives at camp.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Sara RS Miller
The Alchemist prepares for a “Year of Fear”
"The Canonical Five of Jack the Ripper," a revamping of a 2008 Halloween show, is the first of three to be written by Aaron Kopec this season.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Too much art not to brave the cold
Edith Piaf revived at the Skylight, First Stage honors Milwaukee history, UWM performs Winterdances, and so much music hits the city.
Jan 22nd, 2013 by Danielle McClune
“How the World Began” – It’s complicated
Evolution bumps into creationism in a Kansas town, but Catherine Trieschmann's play is really about people.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Ellen M. Kozak
“Lieutenant of Inishmore” a bloody good staging
The "highly stylized" stage reading, done at Tenth Street Theatre by The World's Stage Theatre Company, is the first in a three-play McDonagh cycle this month.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Jeff Grygny
