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“Cudahy Caroler Christmas” still holiday hilarious

“Cudahy Caroler Christmas” still holiday hilarious

In Tandem Theatre's bawdy Christmas comedy is packing them in and cracking them up again.

The Second City visits Cream City for the holidays

The Second City visits Cream City for the holidays

Chicago's premier improv comedy troupe brings a nothing-off-limits holiday revue to the Marcus Center through December.

Ex Fabula: Stories, community, Milwaukee
Ex Fabula

Stories, community, Milwaukee

Ex Fabula Spectacular at Turner Hall this Thursday brings the group's favorite storytellers to the stage for a night of human connection and Milwaukee culture.

Joy and laughter fuel the Rep’s “Christmas Carol”

Joy and laughter fuel the Rep’s “Christmas Carol”

A new director and new Scrooge are just the most noticeable changes that enliven Dickens' classic tale.

Youngblood’s “Cartoon” reigns supreme

Youngblood’s “Cartoon” reigns supreme

This tale of a totalitarian toontown forces reflection on an increasingly violent society, and features an exceptional cast and crew.

On Stage 11/27: Lots to do as Christmas looms
On Stage 11/27

Lots to do as Christmas looms

Choices range from the classic (Rep's Christmas Carol, Doc at the MSO) to the quirky (In Tandem's Cudahy carolers, Brady Street Festivus).

First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer

First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer

Veteran Milwaukee actors pair with young stars and a team of "snowkins" who keep the play's magic ever in motion.

MCT’s “Collected Stories”: emotional and deep
MCT’s “Collected Stories”

emotional and deep

Sarah Day and Laura Frye are outstanding as mentor and student in Donald Marguiles' probing play about the writing life.

Broadminded Comedy: Victory Is Theirs!
Broadminded Comedy

Victory Is Theirs!

Broadminded's "Participation Prize" may leave its best sketches for Act 2, but those sketches claim the gold.

MCT’s “Collected Stories” puts family first

MCT’s “Collected Stories” puts family first

Artistic director C. Michael Wright says family ties form the heart of this two-woman play from Donald Margulies.

First Stage’s Jeff Frank reshapes Rudolph for the stage

First Stage’s Jeff Frank reshapes Rudolph for the stage

This adaptation of the stop-motion holiday classic utilizes blend-in puppeteers and veteran Milwaukee actors alike.

Six things I’ve been meaning to tell you…

Six things I’ve been meaning to tell you…

Hansen/MCA; Winters/MWA; Lind/Florentine; Alex Ross; UWM King Lear; Met Auditions; Ex Fabula. Catching up.