Theater
“American Idiot” rocks, but with shallow roles
The touring Broadway rock opera is all punk and bombast, but leaves story depth and complexity off stage right.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Brian Jacobson
Matt Kemple
The Milwaukee Comedy founder and part-owner of the Underground Collaborative talks to Mark about the growth in the city's comedy scene and the busy weekend ahead.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
Matt Daniels re-ups as Jeeves for MCT
In "Jeeves in Bloom," a quasi-sequel to 2010's "Jeeves Intervenes," the consummate valet must help his employer Bertie escape more romantic entanglements and meddling aunts.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
First Stage steps up to the plate for “Jackie and Me”
The company's latest adventure pairs a time-traveling young boy with Jackie Robinson, in a play that doesn't shy away from the issues of racism implicit in his story.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Christina Wright
“Grace” a play to believe in
Craig Wright's play Grace is a beautiful exploration of the nature of faith and belief, and David Cecsarini's cast presents it with ease.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
“Road to Mecca” lined with heart-wrenching performances
Renaissance Theaterworks' season closer beautifully tells the story of outsider artist Helen Martins' fears and struggles in 1974 apartheid South Africa.
Apr 7th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Theatrical Tendencies’ “Normal Heart” beats strongly
A few arrhythmias may weaken the impact of Larry Kramer's semi-autobiographical tale of the dawn of the AIDS crisis, but a core of strong actors buoy the production.
Apr 6th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Chad M. Bauman announced as Rep managing director
Bauman, currently the associate executive director at D.C.'s Arena Stage, will replace outgoing director Dawn Helsing Wolters by June 1.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Next Act puts faith in “Grace”
Director David Cescarini talks about his season's last play, an exploration of how we believe what we believe in. Plus: Next Act's 2013-14 season announced.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
First Impressions
The Rep's season is extra-musical, with a stacked Stackner and two musicals ("Ragtime," "End of the Rainbow") in the Quadracci, but don't discount a take on Superman's creator, an adapted Iliad or the Stiemke Studio's options.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Lee Ernst
The 20-year veteran of the Milwaukee Rep talks about his theater origins and time in Wisconsin regional theater.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
First Stage & Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
First Stage mixes world premieres with returning classics and an extra Young Company show; MCT offers five intimate looks into private lives.
Mar 22nd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
