Theater

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.

On Stage 11/20: A hearty helping of the arts for Thanksgiving
On Stage 11/20

A hearty helping of the arts for Thanksgiving

Rudolph comes to First Stage, the MSO presents West Side Story and The Irish Tenors celebrate the pending holiday.

“Sound of Music” a smashing success for the Skylight

“Sound of Music” a smashing success for the Skylight

There's too many "favorite things" to list about this beautiful, heartfelt revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

“It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show” sparkles

“It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show” sparkles

Next Act Theatre uses the Foley sound-effects tradition and layered performances for a "wonderful" show.

“Don Juan in Hell” might – or might not – win you over

“Don Juan in Hell” might – or might not – win you over

This George Bernard Shaw/Noel Coward mashup isn't for everyone, but if you want an intellectual evening, turn to Boulevard.

Skylight set to bring “Sound of Music” to life

Skylight set to bring “Sound of Music” to life

The stage version of the 1965 Julie Andrews film is a family-friendly show for the holidays, making its Skylight premiere.

“Rock of Ages”: The 80s rock on
“Rock of Ages”

The 80s rock on

This rock concert of a musical runs at the Marcus Center through Nov. 18.

Star Wars in 60 minutes, thanks to Charles Ross

Star Wars in 60 minutes, thanks to Charles Ross

The Marcus Center hosts the Canadian actor's solo show, which pays tribute to George Lucas' original trilogy.

Dawn Helsing Wolters to step down at the Rep

Dawn Helsing Wolters to step down at the Rep

Helsing Wolters, the Rep's executive director, will leave Milwaukee's theater company at the end of the current season.