Theater
Skylight’s Spelling Bee Musical a Hard Sell
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ should have been more fun.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Dominique Paul NothNext Act Play Punches Above Its Weight
‘A Small Fire’ is classic ensemble production about family facing a parent’s sudden decline.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Dominique Paul NothRep’s ‘Hedwig’ Is Crazy Rock-Fueled Fun
Gender-bender musical is a kind of carnival mixing comedy, drama and a bizarre love story.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth‘Happy Days’ Is Superb, Funny and Sad
Gordon’s acting, Kohler’s direction capture Beckett’s humanity in Renaissance Theaterworks show.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth‘Chasin’ Dem Blues’ Is Joyous Fun
Four great performers relive the era when a Grafton WI company was a leader in blues music.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Dominique Paul NothSkylight’s “Gospel at Colonus” Soars Musically
Unique mix of Greek theater, gospel music and blues is powered by great voices.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Dominique Paul NothRep’s Comic Drag Show Is Fun
‘Legend of Georgia McBride’ is cliched, but sizzling performances make it a fun romp.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Dominique Paul NothCall it “Hamlet for Women”
Renaissance Theaterworks will stage Beckett’s powerful play, ’Happy Days’.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Jeff JordanA ‘Ruddigore’ For the Ages
Skylight production of less-known Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is clever, funny and smartly sung.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Dominique Paul NothSo Many Jokes, So Little Time
Next Act has fun with Neil Simon’s ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor.’
Nov 26th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth‘The Nerd’ Is Still a Laugh Riot
The Rep’s revival of Larry Shue play it originated is fresh, funny and fast moving.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Dominique Paul NothHow a Newsboy Strike Became a Musical
Skylight presents ‘Newsies’, a protest musical about boys fighting unfair labor practices.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik