Theater
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
“Educating Rita” earns high marks
Renaissance Theaterworks' latest show builds off Shaw's "Pygmalion," but takes the conversation in its own direction.
Jan 20th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
The woman who knows “How the World Began”
Playwright Catherine Trieschmann, in town for opening night, spoke to TCD about the play's origins and writing from Kansas.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
World’s Stage brings Martin McDonagh in rep
"The Lieutenant of Inishmore," "The Pillowman" and "A Behanding in Spokane" will be performed across Milwaukee.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
“Lumberjacks in Love” a product of collaboration
Milwaukee Opera Theater's Jill Anna Ponasik, directing, and Carroll's James Zager, choreographing, team up at Sunset.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Sara RS Miller
Theater and Gallery Night return
Cream City stages get busy with productions from the Rep, Renaissance, Sunset and more, while winter's Gallery Night launches several exhibits.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Improv duo Funny, Son of Story brings chemistry on stage
Jazmine Volmar and Mike Walker, longform improv veterans, will perform their first Milwaukee show Friday night.
Jan 11th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Fun show, serious message
The Marcus Center hosts an insightful and entertaining look at race relations in the 1950s, through the love story of a white DJ and a black club singer.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Christina Wright
Lots of art, lots of opportunities
This bimonthly variety show, started by Katie Rhyme and Karen Zakrzewski, offers new artists a new venue.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
