Theater

• The Man Who Almost Lost His Mind

  Feb 27th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth

  In Tandem’s production of a play about Alzheimer’s misfires, but Jim Pickering is fun.

• ‘The Brothers Size’ Upsets Expectations

  Feb 26th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth

  Play by rising black playwright mixes dance, music and more in potent MCT production.

• Skylight’s Sci-Fi Musical Is a Blast

  Feb 5th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth

  ‘Zombies From the Beyond’ sends up B movies of ‘50s and much more.

• A Russian Comic Mystery Drama

  Jan 22nd, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth

  Renaissance production of ‘Russian Transport’ covers all the bases powerfully.

• Rep’s ‘Animal Farm’ Is Heavy Hoofing

  Jan 15th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth

  Adaptation of Orwell’s allegorical novel has strong visuals, but plodding pace.

• Jesus Comes to Milwaukee

  Dec 1st, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers

  Production of Langston Hughes’ gospel song play ‘Black Nativity’ set in city’s Park West neighborhood.

• An Old Milwaukee Christmas

  Nov 27th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth

  Chamber Theatre’s “Miracle on South Division Street” feels very Milwaukee, despite creaky script.

• Next Act Offers an Acting Clinic

  Nov 21st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth

  Comic drama “The Secret Mask” is uneven, but well-directed actors give it power.

• Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems

  Nov 20th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth

  ‘70s musical seems to comment on today’s politics, in a Skylight show that shines.

• Searching For the Real Sherlock

  Nov 20th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth

  Rep’s ‘Holmes and Watson’ puzzle play has second half sparks after a talky first half.

• Skylight’s “Annie” Is Already a Hit

  Nov 17th, 2017 by Jim Cryns

  Tickets went so fast they’ve added six performances. What makes the musical so popular?

• ‘Sex With Strangers’ Scores

  Oct 24th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth

  Play by ‘House of Cards” writer is a witty, gritty and erotic battle of the sexes.