Theater
Skylight’s Sci-Fi Musical Is a Blast
‘Zombies From the Beyond’ sends up B movies of ‘50s and much more.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
A Russian Comic Mystery Drama
Renaissance production of ‘Russian Transport’ covers all the bases powerfully.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Animal Farm’ Is Heavy Hoofing
Adaptation of Orwell’s allegorical novel has strong visuals, but plodding pace.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Jesus Comes to Milwaukee
Production of Langston Hughes’ gospel song play ‘Black Nativity’ set in city’s Park West neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers
An Old Milwaukee Christmas
Chamber Theatre’s “Miracle on South Division Street” feels very Milwaukee, despite creaky script.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Next Act Offers an Acting Clinic
Comic drama “The Secret Mask” is uneven, but well-directed actors give it power.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems
‘70s musical seems to comment on today’s politics, in a Skylight show that shines.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Searching For the Real Sherlock
Rep’s ‘Holmes and Watson’ puzzle play has second half sparks after a talky first half.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s “Annie” Is Already a Hit
Tickets went so fast they’ve added six performances. What makes the musical so popular?
Nov 17th, 2017 by Jim Cryns
‘Sex With Strangers’ Scores
Play by ‘House of Cards” writer is a witty, gritty and erotic battle of the sexes.
Oct 24th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
They Aimed At The Stars
Next Act’s ‘Silent Sky’ is artful theater about women scientists who helped explore the universe.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep Scores Again with Akhtar Play
Another play by Brookfield-raised, Pulitzer-winning writer, another potent production.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
