Theater

“Titanic” flows beautifully, but a little broad

“Titanic” flows beautifully, but a little broad

The touring show at the Milwaukee Theatre lacks deep emotion or a compelling score, despite some talented performances.

Fiasco Theatre marvelously transforms Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”

Fiasco Theatre marvelously transforms Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”

The NYC group, guests of Alverno Presents and Marquette University, need only six talented actors and a trunk to create an unforgettable performance.

Mamet’s “November”: Political, but not polemical
Mamet’s “November”

Political, but not polemical

Windfall Theatre stages David Mamet's 2007 comedy; it's more farce than satire.

“The Alchemist Eye” a little foggy

“The Alchemist Eye” a little foggy

Aaron Kopec's fifth annual Halloween show is long on exposition and short on thrills.

“Titanic: the Musical” steams to the Milwaukee Theatre
“Titanic

the Musical” steams to the Milwaukee Theatre

Wisconsinite Geoff Karnish provides a preview to "Titanic," an emotionally charged Broadway musical.

Windfall elects to open season with Mamet’s “November”

Windfall elects to open season with Mamet’s “November”

Director Maureen Kilmurry and lead actor Robert W.C. Kennedy discuss the extra-timely presidential satire.

Halloween Horror from “The Alchemist Eye”

Halloween Horror from “The Alchemist Eye”

Aaron Kopec brings scares to the Alchemist Theatre's cozy space.

On Stage 10/9: No time to lounge around. Go out.
On Stage 10/9

No time to lounge around. Go out.

Rembrandt at MAM, Alchemist Halloween, "Titanic" anniversary, photos at Via/Transfer, lots of Last Chances.

In Tandem’s “Nightmare Room”: Well-acted, but no thrills
In Tandem’s “Nightmare Room”

Well-acted, but no thrills

A formulaic progression and tension-killing flashbacks limit the ability of the theater's 15th anniversary opener to enthrall.

Strini: Three Decades on the scene
Strini

Three Decades on the scene

TCD's Tom Strini has covered Milwaukee's arts for 30 years, as of Oct. 4, 2012.

Milwaukee Opera Theatre makes “Candide” a learning experience

Milwaukee Opera Theatre makes “Candide” a learning experience

Director Jill Anna Ponasik's classroom settings are tailored to educate audiences.

On Stage 10/2: Dark Theater, Light Music
On Stage 10/2

Dark Theater, Light Music

Theater goes Halloween, music bubbles over, and the Milwaukee Film Festival marches on.