Theater
Acting behind the scenes
TCD's resident community stage actress shares her diary about working as a player in Bay Players' "Noises Off!" that premieres this weekend.
Sep 22nd, 2009 by Hope StolarskiHighlights from 9/22 to 9/28
It's a big week for classical music, smaller think pieces and raucous comedies.
Sep 21st, 2009 by Brian JacobsonSkylight’s singing and comedy trump crisis
A brilliant "Barber of Seville" opens the Skylight Opera Theatre's 50th season.
Sep 19th, 2009 by Tom StriniA tour of the new Florentine Opera space in Riverwest
Get a peek at the opera company's new digs where players rehearse, costumes are fitted and opportunity abounds.
Sep 16th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonTheisen, Beaumarchais, Rossini and Mozart
The Skylight will stage both "Figaro" operas as a cycle this season, starting Sept. 18 with "The Barber of Seville."
Sep 16th, 2009 by Tom StriniHighlights from 9/15 to 9/21
Skylight highlights a show about a Useless Precaution, the Symphony does Lady Ella and Satchmo, Wildspace gets vertical at Turner Hall and a little thing called Global Union take place this week.
Sep 15th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonGovernment Inspector at Milwaukee Rep
The uproarious farce from Russia is lavish and well-skilled, even if only half the available laughs make the hand go to the knee.
Sep 14th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonSondheim’s Company at Off the Wall Theatre
It's the best of Broadway on Dale Gutzman's little stage as friends and former girlfriends cajole a happily single man into committing to love.
Sep 14th, 2009 by Peggy Sue DuniganRep’s Soultime at the Apollo
Superb performers in a show that lacks big rhythm.
Sep 13th, 2009 by Tom StriniMary’s Wedding at Next Act Theatre
When all is said and done, the best part is the first kiss. Here, it's a powerful and ultimately intimate moment that seals the play as a romance with loss — and fufills Next Act's purpose.
Sep 12th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonInvader? I Hardly Know Her!
At the moment, Invader? is Milwaukee’s own Little Shop of Horrors, bristling with snappy comedic dialogue, clever lyrical twists of the music, self-referencing humor and absurd plot points.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Michael MaddenYear-one theater companies talk about their future
Three freshman stage groups formed earlier this year to a great amount of buzz. Now, TCD checks in to see how they're doing - and what's next.
Sep 9th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson