Theater

Skylight set to bring “Sound of Music” to life

Skylight set to bring “Sound of Music” to life

The stage version of the 1965 Julie Andrews film is a family-friendly show for the holidays, making its Skylight premiere.

“Rock of Ages”: The 80s rock on
“Rock of Ages”

The 80s rock on

This rock concert of a musical runs at the Marcus Center through Nov. 18.

Star Wars in 60 minutes, thanks to Charles Ross

Star Wars in 60 minutes, thanks to Charles Ross

The Marcus Center hosts the Canadian actor's solo show, which pays tribute to George Lucas' original trilogy.

Dawn Helsing Wolters to step down at the Rep

Dawn Helsing Wolters to step down at the Rep

Helsing Wolters, the Rep's executive director, will leave Milwaukee's theater company at the end of the current season.

On Stage 11/13: The season blows wide open
On Stage 11/13

The season blows wide open

A busy Milwaukee arts week culminates in an epic Friday pile-up, from MSO at the Basilica to David Parsons Dance at the Wilson Center.

Next Act’s live radio holiday show

Next Act’s live radio holiday show

David Cescarini: "It's a Wonderful Life Live Radio Show" combines George Bailey's iconic story with old-time radio charm.

A Polish Holocaust heroine at Acacia Theatre

A Polish Holocaust heroine at Acacia Theatre

In Dan Gordon's "Irena's Vow," a Polish teenage girl risks her life to help Jews escape the Nazis.

Milwaukee playwrights, from page to stage at Carte Blanche

Milwaukee playwrights, from page to stage at Carte Blanche

The Carte Blanche New Plays Festival runs through the weekend at the company's Walker's Point location.

On Stage 11/6: A Week for Music
On Stage 11/6

A Week for Music

The Wisconsin Philharmonic, The MSO and The Fine Arts Quartet get busy.

Soulstice offers a leaden “Blithe Spirit”

Soulstice offers a leaden “Blithe Spirit”

The company's production of Noel Coward's 1941 comedy is more creaky than classic.

Pink Banana rehabilitates Pinter’s “Hothouse”

Pink Banana rehabilitates Pinter’s “Hothouse”

One of the Nobel laureate's neglected works gets its Milwaukee premiere at the new Arcade Theatre in Grand Avenue Mall.

At UWM, an immense Year of the Arts

At UWM, an immense Year of the Arts

UWM chancellor Mike Lovell, Peck School dean Scott Emmons on the year-long celebration of the School of the Arts' 50th.