Theater
Gathering on the Green, a surge of theater
A bundle of plays and musicals open, along with a Mequon music festival and a thesis show at Danceworks.
Jul 12th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
Crime and Punishment, abridged at APT
Dostoyevsky's novel, in American Players Theatre's 90-minute version, engages, bores, and re-engages.
Jul 5th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Summerfest takes over
A little bit of dance, a little theater here and a lot in Spring Green. Otherwise, this week is all about Summerfest.
Jul 5th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
APT’s “Taming of the Shrew” a sly boost for Shrew Liberation
Surrender to a man is a feminist victory for Woman in this smart APT production.
Jul 4th, 2011 by Tom Strini
American Players Theatre’s intimate, subtle and varied “Glass Menagerie”
In Tennessee Williams' classic of American family dysfunction, APT finds the rueful laughter amid the sorrow.
Jul 3rd, 2011 by Tom Strini
In APT’s “The Critic,” the theater makes fun of itself — and what fun!
Director William Brown and a virtuosic American Players Theatre cast brings Sheridan's 1779 burlesque to hilarious life.
Jul 2nd, 2011 by Tom Strini
Summerfest isn’t the only gig going on
American Players Theatre, the Fine Arts Quartet and "Church Basement Ladies" continue as the Big Gig begins at the lakefront.
Jun 28th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
Seven things Strini’s been meaning to tell you
UPAF, Youngblood, Skylight, MSO, UWM Dance, Creative Alliance, JMKAC, First Stage have been bouncing around in his head and now on our pages.
Jun 26th, 2011 by Tom Strini
“Church Basement Ladies” finds its intended audience
The Marcus Center stages a gentle musical comedy set in a Minnesota Lutheran church with an all-Milwaukee cast.
Jun 24th, 2011 by Marianne Kordas
Our video series begins with Youngblood Theatre
Video artists Joel Van Haren and Kelly Anderson premiere TCD.tv with a gripping scene from Mickle Maher's "An Apology."
Jun 23rd, 2011 by Tom Strini
Optimist’s “Twelfth Night” one to remember
Alverno College hosts the second annual Shakespeare in the Park, with a wonderful, well-rounded selection.
Jun 17th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
John Preece shines as Fiddler’s Tevye
Fiddler on the Roof is a tradition that will thrill at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Jun 15th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
