Theater
Highlights from 9/9 to 9/15
This week will see music of the present with John Adams' Gnarly Buttons, farce and wit with Gogol's Inspector and just about every theater type in other fall premieres.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
A farcical musical, Narnia tale and Wild West Shakespeare
Theater Department Chair David Oswald talks about the daring, upcoming set of shows by Milwaukee's northern university students
Sep 7th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Marcus Center’s Broadway series gets new name, strong lineup
Now known as the Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center series, the name upgrade leads to an increased lineup of national touring companies
Sep 6th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
ThirdCoast Digest’s 2009-2010 Fall Performing Arts Season Guide
TCD unveils a new era of arts coverage with an handy, online lodestar to premieres by area companies, musicians and performance venues.
Sep 6th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
First Stage expands with diverse shows for the wee set
Highlights from the season include stagings of favorite children's book authors and one Tony Award-winning musical.
Sep 4th, 2009 by Laura Heller
highlights from 9/3 to 9/8
As companies ready for season premieres, a peek at a few items happening this week.
Aug 31st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
APT saves biggest emotional wallop for last
A strong cast and perfect setting help APT stage a resonant "Long Day's Journey into Night"
Aug 28th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
As Marcus Center’s Phantom ends its run, charities and patrons benefit
The last six performances from the Broadway national tour of Phantom of the Opera included discounted ticket deals with a donation to chosen local charities.
Aug 27th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
8/25 to 9/2
This week: the Milwauke Ballet lifts the veil, the Skylight throws open its doors, the hills are alive and it's still mighty nice for an outdoor show.
Aug 24th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Steampunk Night at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
MCT hosted a steampunk night on Thursday, in honor of the style and design of Mark Brown's "Around the World in 80 Days."
Aug 21st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Dale Gutzman Returns to the Skylight
Gutzman, banished from the Skylight in the 1980s, returns in the summer where anything can happen.
Aug 20th, 2009 by Tom Strini
