Theater
Pink Banana’s “Hothouse” set to fire up Milwaukee
Director James Boland found the neglected Harold Pinter work a joy to interpret, and a powerful opening show for their new space.
Nov 1st, 2012 by Matthew ReddinThe Quasimondo stakes its claim in Milwaukee
With "Halloween Tree," the new physical theater troupe continues mixing unconventional ideas with traditional forms.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Danielle McCluneThe Rep’s “Anne Frank” a moving, nuanced tribute
The many-times-told story of a girl forced into hiding with her family during WWII has a powerful staging from a strong cast.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinUneven, but sizzling
The Florentine cast of Bizet's most famous opera takes a while to warm up, but then this "Carmen" gets hot.
Oct 27th, 2012 by Matthew Reddindisturbing, amazing
Off the Wall Theatre stages Harry Gibson's adaptation with unnerving, incredible results.
Oct 26th, 2012 by Danielle McClune“A Steady Rain” a gripping, relentless tale
Original cast members Randy Steinmeyer and Peter DeFaria never lose focus in this revived Chicago cop drama, visiting Next Act this weekend only.
Oct 26th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinA Chicago crime drama comes to Milwaukee
A detective drama, inspired by the Dahmer case, born in Chicago, staged on Broadway, in its Milwaukee debut.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinThe Florentine Opera’s Carmen and Don Jose
Funny, friendly Audrey Babcock and Noah Stewart, as opera's top dysfunctional couple in Bizet's "Carmen" at the Florentine.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Tom StriniMusical gems, unsettling theater, and falling dancers
Present Music, Natalie Merchant and Siberian Virtuosi power up, while the theater re-visits disturbing history.
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Danielle McClune“Enfrascada” a spellbinding portrait of obsession
Renaissance Theaterworks' season opener follows a woman who'll do anything to regain the man she loves.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Matthew ReddinBlues, sex, talent, intensity at the Rep’s Stackner Cabaret
The Rep's "Blues in the Night" honors the Blues and the bluesy, from Bessie Smith to Johnny Mercer and beyond.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Tom StriniFirst Stage opens “Big”
Mark Metcalf talks with Jeff Frank, artistic director at First Stage Children's Theater, before "Big: The Musical" opens the season this weekend.
Oct 18th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf