Theater
Milwaukee’s lighter side
For a place known for beer, brats, and consequently, our pant sizes, we can dole out some quality jokes as well. Case in point: The Milwaukee Comedy Festival.
Jul 28th, 2010 by Danielle RomoSkylight Opera Theatre
The sixth installment in our summer series of snapshots of local performing arts groups: Whither the Skylight, after last summer's crisis?
Jul 27th, 2010 by Tom StriniThe Capitol Steps
The Capitol Steps played to a full house on Saturday night lighting up the Pabst Theater like the 4th of July. But this was no patriotic exercise.
Jul 27th, 2010 by Christina LucchesiInto the Woods at Off the Wall Theatre
Into the Woods isn’t supposed to be about happy endings. It’s about being happy until the end. And that’s certainly the experience you get watching it.
Jul 24th, 2010 by Matthew ReddinDrive Me to Arson at Youngblood Theatre Co.
Youngblood's latest offering forces us to decide where the line is between being madly in love and just plain mad.
Jul 23rd, 2010 by Matthew ReddinZombies Set to Invade Landmark Lanes
Angry Young Men premiere their take on the Romero classic "Night of the Living Dead" except there's one twist. It's also a puppet show. Say what?
Jul 16th, 2010 by Kathy Nichols“Wicked”-ly good fun
Are we who we think we are or who others say we are? "Wicked" answers the question.
Jul 16th, 2010 by Patti WenzelShakespeare, Actors and a Master Teacher at Ten Chimneys
The Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship brings nine seasoned actors to Genessee Depot to brush up their Shakespeare with master teacher Barry Edelstein.
Jul 15th, 2010 by Paul MastersonAPT’s version of “Godot” entertains, nearly makes Beckett understandable
A skilled foursome of acting pros have workshopped out a well-timed, funny, and nearly understandable version of the 20th Century's best play.
Jul 12th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson“Wicked’s” Kristine Reese
Reese plays Nessarose, the sister of the Wicked Witch. The Witch is not quite what she seems to be, and neither is Nessa.
Jul 12th, 2010 by Christina LucchesiBad Example’s “Fahrenheit 451”
Books good. Book burning bad. TV bad. Conformity bad.
Jul 9th, 2010 by Tom StriniTour de Fat and PBR Street Party mesmerize Bay View
The day began with a carnival of entertainers and bike parade, while later the sounds and smells captured a new demographic in Bay View.
Jul 6th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson