Theater
August Wilson’s “Jitney”: African-American life, distilled
Andre Lee Ellis and Company take on Wilson's tale of unlicensed black cabbies in 1970s Pittsburgh.
Jan 30th, 2012 by Jennifer Reinke
Before “Rent,” “tick…tick…Boom!”
Milwaukee's South Side theater troupe give the local premiere of Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical show.
Jan 28th, 2012 by Matt Baudo
Mark Metcalf directs “A Wrinkle in Time”
First Stage has a great friend in Mark Metcalf, known for his TV and movie work. He's directing his first show there.
Jan 26th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Marti Gobel brings the characters of “Neat” to life
The latest in Renaissance Theaterworks' Diversity Series is a look into the life of playwright Charlayne Woodward.
Jan 16th, 2012 by Mary O'Hara Stacy
Crush up your Shakespeare
"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" is really stupid -- and really funny.
Jan 16th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Rep’s interns tell us about the dark side
In the second annual Rep Lab show, the interns take over and give eight miniature plays within two hours.
Jan 15th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Jason Powell’s new comix opera a sure hit
Milwaukee Opera Theatre presents evil schoolgirls in uniform, a shapely superheroine, an oily villain and some of the funniest lyrics since Gilbert & Sullivan.
Jan 13th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Theater
We raise the curtain on the second act of the 2011-2012 theater season, with classics at the Rep, collaborations at MCT, and more.
Jan 10th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Seven things I’ve been meaning to tell you
Young UWM photogs, Pfister's Krokodiloes, FREE stuff, MSO moves, winter Lynden, Rep talk, First Stage extends.
Jan 6th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Charm, yes, but a little TMI
Niffer Clarke and Richard Carsey's new Skylight show is fun until it gets a little too personal.
Jan 5th, 2012 by Tom Strini
A Big Show with a Big Heart
Blue Man's dazzling Marcus Center show shakes Uihlein Hall, but the Blue Men remain lovable.
Jan 4th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Kirk Massey
Blue Man Group comes to Marcus Center Uihlein Hall Jan. 3-8.
Dec 31st, 2011 by Tom Strini
