Theater
disturbing, amazing
Off the Wall Theatre stages Harry Gibson's adaptation with unnerving, incredible results.
Oct 26th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
“A Steady Rain” a gripping, relentless tale
Original cast members Randy Steinmeyer and Peter DeFaria never lose focus in this revived Chicago cop drama, visiting Next Act this weekend only.
Oct 26th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
A Chicago crime drama comes to Milwaukee
A detective drama, inspired by the Dahmer case, born in Chicago, staged on Broadway, in its Milwaukee debut.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
The Florentine Opera’s Carmen and Don Jose
Funny, friendly Audrey Babcock and Noah Stewart, as opera's top dysfunctional couple in Bizet's "Carmen" at the Florentine.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Musical gems, unsettling theater, and falling dancers
Present Music, Natalie Merchant and Siberian Virtuosi power up, while the theater re-visits disturbing history.
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Danielle McClune
“Enfrascada” a spellbinding portrait of obsession
Renaissance Theaterworks' season opener follows a woman who'll do anything to regain the man she loves.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Blues, sex, talent, intensity at the Rep’s Stackner Cabaret
The Rep's "Blues in the Night" honors the Blues and the bluesy, from Bessie Smith to Johnny Mercer and beyond.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Tom Strini
First Stage opens “Big”
Mark Metcalf talks with Jeff Frank, artistic director at First Stage Children's Theater, before "Big: The Musical" opens the season this weekend.
Oct 18th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Titanic” flows beautifully, but a little broad
The touring show at the Milwaukee Theatre lacks deep emotion or a compelling score, despite some talented performances.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Fiasco Theatre marvelously transforms Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”
The NYC group, guests of Alverno Presents and Marquette University, need only six talented actors and a trunk to create an unforgettable performance.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Political, but not polemical
Windfall Theatre stages David Mamet's 2007 comedy; it's more farce than satire.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Tom Strini
“The Alchemist Eye” a little foggy
Aaron Kopec's fifth annual Halloween show is long on exposition and short on thrills.
Oct 12th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
