Theater
Local artists and “Memphis,” too
Milwaukee artists from cellist Peter Thomas to an All-State Choir at the Pabst dominate, but the Marcus gets a taste of "Memphis."
Jan 8th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneTouring “Chorus Line” glittering, but gilded
The production, at the Milwaukee Theatre this weekend, shines bright, but it's hard to ignore its flaws.
Jan 6th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinGilbert & Sullivan from Skylight and Gutzman
The Skylight Music Theatre celebrates G&S in a fleet and funny revue by Dale Gutzman.
Jan 4th, 2013 by Christina LucchesiTheater RED dares to take on Shakespeare, unrehearsed
The new company, helmed by Christopher and Marcee Elst, will perform a quasi-Elizabethan "Twelfth Night" Saturday.
Jan 3rd, 2013 by Matthew ReddinInside the mind of Marc Salem
Marc Salem, renowned mentalist, mind reader and expert in non-verbal communication, brings "Mind Over Milwaukee" to the Milwaukee Rep through Feb. 24.
Jan 3rd, 2013 by Angela Morgan“A Chorus Line” brings a former Milwaukeean home
Mary Leigh Christine, originally of Racine and Milwaukee, plays a hopeful performer chasing her dreams – on and off stage.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Matthew ReddinTheater
Matthew Reddin breaks down ten of the plays and musicals he's most looking forward to coming up in 2013.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Matthew ReddinOn board the Freedom EXPRESSions Bus Tour
NOVA students take learning outside of the classroom and with the help of Arts @ Large, lead an artistic, historical tour of Milwaukee's Civil Rights Movement.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Carly RubachCheers to an artsy new year
Support the Milwaukee arts as your New Year's resolution. Formerly known as On Stage, Milwaukee This Week is your weekly guide to the arts in our fine city.
Jan 1st, 2013 by Danielle McClune“Nutcracker vs. Mouse King” battles its way to success
The Quasimondo's adaptation is funny and inventive but also an ambitious, unfinished look at the illusory nature of theater.
Dec 22nd, 2012 by Matthew ReddinFour things I’ve been meaning to tell you
Off the Wall's "Gigi," MSO musicians' contract, overheard at "The Nutcracker," arts personnel changes.
Dec 16th, 2012 by Tom StriniJohn McGivern’s Next Act Christmas
McGivern's "A Kodachrome Christmas" warms the heart and makes you laugh.
Dec 16th, 2012 by Christina Lucchesi