Theater
What’s on your head and at Uihlein Hall?
"Hair," of course! Also this week: lots going on at UWM, a European soprano recital, "Murder at Howard Johnson's" and "10 Perfect" at Stritch University.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Tom Strini
Boulevard’s Becky Shaw, a sweet romantic comedy — NOT!
In Gina Gionfriddo's comedy, five characters obsess on their feelings, hurt one another and have no idea of how amusing they are.
Feb 20th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Bullies bested in comedy at Windfall Theatre
Light comedy addresses a serious subject in "Nurture's Wonders" - a world premiere with many satisfying twists and turns.
Feb 20th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Greed, obsession, treachery
Five desperate characters vie for rare, valuable stamps in Theresa Rebeck's Mamet-tinged play.
Feb 19th, 2011 by Mary O'Hara Stacy
Chamber Theatre puts its stamp on “Mauritius”
In Theresa Rebeck's play, two sisters and a trio of shady men try to get their hands on a pair of rare, valuable stamps.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Bug:Me!” offers a glimpse of springtime
"U:Bug:Me!" rushes in the season, bringing life to enchanting insects and compelling audiences to fall in love and be young (or young at heart) once again.
Feb 15th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Soulstice puts you in (someone else’s) therapy
In Conor McPherson's "Shining City," Soulstice puts an audience of 50 onstage with the actors in a psychological drama.
Feb 14th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
NEW! Carte Blanche’s fairly healthy Moliere
Carte Blanche stages a funny, bare-bones "Imaginary Invalid."
Feb 13th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
NEW! MGAC’s “Vagina Monologues,” frank emotion for a good cause
Casey Harding directs a strong, minimal production of Eve Enslers theater piece.
Feb 12th, 2011 by Barbara Castonguay
NEW! MGAC stages a benefit for “Vagina Monologues”
Proceeds from the show will go to the Sojourner Truth House and the V-Day campaign.
Feb 9th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
Soulstice stages Conor McPherson’s psychological drama
The company will make audiences of 50 feel they're in the therapist's office, in the local premiere of "Shining City."
Feb 9th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Off the Wall’s thoroughly modern Alice
Jeremy Welter's edgy "Alice in Wonderland" makes Disney's look like, well, Disney.
Feb 6th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
