Theater
‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ Keeps Audiences Guessing
Skilled Next Act staging of Obie-winning play shows how theater games mirror life.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep Takes Us Back to Sun Studios
'Million Dollar Quartet' has mawkish plot but lots of Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis songs.
Apr 27th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Espejos: Clean’ Is Fascinating Clash of Cultures
Latina maid and wealthy white woman connect at Cancun resort with curious results.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Oh Those Singing and Dancing Nuns
Skylight's 'Sister Act' offers a skilled ensemble, disco fever moves and lots of jokes about nuns.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Constructivists Arrive With ‘Beauty Queen of Leenane’
Martin McDonough's darkly humorous drama gets strong staging that stays with you.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
We Love You Barbra Streisand
A play about the diva's basement collection of trinkets and crafts? You'd be surprised.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Last Five Years’ a Smart Sweet Modern Musical
Two-character show about divorce has strong script, music and performers.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Has a Country Twang
Appalachian setting freshens but stays faithful to Shakespeare's famous play.
Mar 2nd, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is Powerful Musical
Skilled technical effects and strong singing anchor fresh version of classic tale.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Children’ Is Provocative Theater
A play both topical and futuristic asks tough questions in Next Act staging with strong acting.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Rusalka’ Offers Famous Music, Strong Singing and Dancing
Danceworks and Milwaukee Opera Theatre take on Dvorak’s most famous opera.
Feb 16th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Brutalist’ Is Powerful, Thoughtful Epic
Nominated for 10 Oscars, including best picture and best actor, it's brilliant.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
