Theater
Boulevard tells a comic tale of a company in crisis
"The Old Garde," written by Bruce Murphy, is inspired by – but not beholden to – the history and struggles of influential avant-garde company Theatre X.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Getting into the holiday spirit
Classic Christmas shows including "A Christmas Carol" come to the stage, while Frankly Music hosts their Words and Music concert, and Art vs. Craft holds their final event at the Harley Davidson Museum.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
“White Christmas” a flurry of holiday romance at the Marcus Center
The touring production retells the story of Irving Berlin's 1954 original, with a new book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Nov 25th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
Molly Rhode leads an actor-focused “Les Miserables”
The Skylight's production is the first professional staging in the region, and Rhode's planned an extra-theatrical approach that emphasizes its singers.
Nov 22nd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Milwaukee Chamber brings a “bromance” to the Studio Theatre
Dan Katula and Ryan Schabach play two neighbors who forge an abruptly intimate bond in "Things Being What They Are," written by Wendy MacLoed and directed by Michael Cotey.
Nov 20th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
“Noises Off” brings laughter back to the Quadracci Powerhouse
Chicago actor Joe Dempsey, playing the director in charge of "Noises Off's" unruly troupe of farcical actors, talks about his career and returning to the Rep.
Nov 19th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Norman Moses on being Groucho
The Milwaukee actor reprises his recurring role in "Groucho: A Life in Revue," a tribute to the Marx Brother being staged at Next Act Theatre.
Nov 18th, 2013 by Gene Cawley
The locals get loud
MKE fills with epic sound this week, courtesy of our own: Skylight's "Les Miserables," Carroll Players' "Spring Awakening," MSO's Schubert, Present Music's "Thanksgiving," and Vic and Gab at MKE Unplugged.
Nov 18th, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Theater RED blends Shakespeare and Scheherazade in official debut
Jared McDaris' "A Thousand Times Goodnight," getting the royal treatment at Sunset Playhouse, is an adaptation of the Arabian Nights in Elizabethan verse style.
Nov 11th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Florentine Opera
General director William Florescu talks about the company's 80th Anniversary season, beginning with the epic "La Traviata," and the company's increasing efforts to engage with the Milwaukee community year-round.
Nov 11th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Images from Florentine’s Bella Notte Gala
Photos of Milwaukee socialites at the Florentine's 80th anniversary Bella Notte Gala on November 1, 2013.
Nov 8th, 2013 by Third Coast Daily
Josh Perkins brings Picasso to life in Soulstice’s “Lapin Agile”
Steve Martin's absurdist comedy, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," imagines a meeting between the title character and Einstein, at the dawn of the 20th century.
Nov 8th, 2013 by Gene Cawley
