Theater
Alchemist’s “Fool for Love”; too cool?
Playwright Sam Shepard gave the company plenty of fuel in a play about passion and incest, but it doesn't burn in this production.
Jun 7th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
Carte Blanche’s “Titus Andronicus” a dish best not served
Inconsistent portrayals and the wrong tone reduce the impact of Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy.
Jun 5th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
From a dark warehouse, Youngblood offers “An Apology”
Doctor John Faustus has one hour left to live. His last request: an audience.
May 28th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
The Rep’s Mark Clements reflects, looks ahead
The artistic director seeks to build on a spectacular first season at the helm of Wisconsin's biggest theater company.
May 25th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Youngblood’s take on Faust, MSO’s Wicked Divas
Even on Memorial Day weekend, actors and musicians are stirring.
May 24th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Burlesque, bitter and funny
In Josh Schmidt's breakthrough musical, life was terrible and hilarious in 1923. Kinda like now.
May 22nd, 2011 by Tom Strini
“Pink Champagne” as potent as whiskey
Neal Havens' new comedy of the family dynamics of coming out darkens as it unfolds.
May 21st, 2011 by Andy Tisdel
Theatre, Film and Recycled Fashion
Updated: Auditions at Theatrical Tendencies and the Racine Theatre Guild, RedLine Milwaukee seeks fashion designers and Milwaukee Film accepts entries.
May 21st, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
First Stage brings “Miss Nelson” to Children’s Hospital
First Stage brings the musical to Children's Hospital, offering an enriching experience to kids who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend a performance.
May 20th, 2011 by Nickolas Nikolic
Composer Josh Schmidt, on “The Adding Machine”
The rising-star discusses the Skylight's staging of his 2008 musical, already a hit in Chicago and New York.
May 19th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Latino Arts serves up “The Cooking Show” for your dining pleasure
A menu of unique dishes and talk about food, farming, politics and life is on the table Friday night at Latino Arts with Chef Karimi and Comrade Castro.
May 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Florentine’s Baroque double bill is pitch-perfect
The Florentine Opera's "Venus and Adonis" and "Dido and Aeneas" are at once thoroughly modern and authentically Baroque.
May 15th, 2011 by Tom Strini
