Theater

Still Christly after all these years

Still Christly after all these years

Ted Neely pushes the bounds of plausibility but hits the high notes in touring production of Superstar

Review: The Seafarer at the Milwaukee Rep
Review

The Seafarer at the Milwaukee Rep

Conor McPherson's compelling story of a card game with the ultimate stakes brings down the house at the Rep's Quadracci Theatre.

Review: Over Our Head Players’ Snowdance Comedy Festival
Review

Over Our Head Players’ Snowdance Comedy Festival

Local comic and actor, Erik Koconis, comments on Racine comedy festival.

Review: The Skylight’s Marriage of Figaro
Review

The Skylight’s Marriage of Figaro

Lovely singing, smart acting, brisk pacing and flawless comic timing bring out the warmth and humor of Mozart's masterpiece.

Review: Purgatorio at Next Act Theatre
Review

Purgatorio at Next Act Theatre

There is no forgetting. And forgiving may or may not be possible in Ariel Dorfman's philosophical drama.

Preview: Andrew Wilkowske, a Skylight Figaro for all seasons
Preview

Andrew Wilkowske, a Skylight Figaro for all seasons

Andrew Wilkowske's dream assignment, singing both Mozart's and Rossini's Figaros in the same season, almost didn't happen.

Local show run canceled after actor injury

Local show run canceled after actor injury

Youngblood's performance of Red Light Winter is forced to end after lead actor Andrew Voss is hospitalized.

Review: The Thief Lord at First Stage
Review

The Thief Lord at First Stage

For kids, this epic children's tale is a visual fantasy. For adults, it's a frothy adventure of runaway youth, but could it be more?

Review: The Rep’s Almost, Maine
Review

The Rep’s Almost, Maine

The Rep's Stiemke Theater offering offers winter vignette comedy with a heart.

A Street Car Named Desire heads to Tenth Street Theatre

A Street Car Named Desire heads to Tenth Street Theatre

Uprooted Theatre Company puts its unique spin on a classic during this one-night stage reading.

James DeVita on adapting Thief Lord for First Stage Children’s Theater

James DeVita on adapting Thief Lord for First Stage Children’s Theater

Wisconsin's prolific actor, author and playwright discusses the challenges of bringing Cornelia Funke's book to a world premiere staging.

Review: Pearl Bailey…By Request
Review

Pearl Bailey…By Request

An incomparable jazz legend revisited at the Milwaukee Rep.