Theater
Liberace reborn, at The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret
Jack Forbes Wilson's portrayal of the pianist-entertainer opens Sunday.
Nov 17th, 2010 by Paul MastersonA big theater week
Four theater offerings open, two more continue, the MSO keeps busy and Present Music upholds its Thanksgiving tradition.
Nov 16th, 2010 by Tom StriniUnique, intimate, intense
The Best Western's room 902 is the setting for Stephen Belber's play about sex and perception.
Nov 14th, 2010 by Matthew ReddinPink Banana’s “Tape” checks into the Downtown Best Western
Milwaukee theater company stages a play set in a hotel room in a real hotel room.
Nov 6th, 2010 by Tom StriniA very subdued “Young Frankenstein”
For those who loved the Mel Brooks film, watching the musical can become a game of "listen for the famous line."
Nov 3rd, 2010 by Brian JacobsonSoulstice takes on “The Foreigner”
Playwright Larry Shue died in 1985, but his plays live on in Milwaukee. The Soulstice Theatre has takes on his hit comedy -- and its baggage.
Nov 1st, 2010 by Peggy Sue DuniganYoungblood’s “Freakshow”
Carson Kreitzer's play seems to be about freaks in a failing traveling show. It's really about something closer to home.
Oct 30th, 2010 by Tom StriniA fun comic book in the form of an opera
Jason Powell's funny new opera looks promising in a staged reading by Milwaukee Opera Theater. Runs through Saturday.
Oct 29th, 2010 by Rosy RicksJason Powell’s comix opera
Milwaukee Opera Theater commissioned "Fortuna the Timebender vs. The Schoolgirls of Doom." Really. Premieres Thursday.
Oct 27th, 2010 by Tom StriniIn Tandem’s darkly comic “Art of Murder”
Joe DiPietro's deliciously nasty comedy opens at the Tenth Street Theatre.
Oct 25th, 2010 by Peggy Sue DuniganUPROOTED explores what it really means to be African American
A talented and activist-minded performance company hosts an annual fundraiser as unique as its mission.
Oct 23rd, 2010 by Andy HartmanIn Tandem’s “Art of Murder”
In Tandem Theatre opens with a comedy/thriller set in the wet and wild world of art.
Oct 20th, 2010 by Matthew Reddin