Theater
Seven (more) things Strini’s been meaning to tell you
HBO's musically savvy "Treme," Marcus Center news, Present Music big show, Public Theater grant, UPAF news, MBC and UWM work together, the Choral Artists up for a prize.
Jul 21st, 2011 by Tom StriniDead Man’s Carnival, a blazing burlesque
Step right up for an amazing, amusing and naughty show.
Jul 17th, 2011 by Andy Tisdel“Love” takes center stage at Off the Wall Theatre
A forgotten musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is the blackbox theater's latest success.
Jul 15th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinA musical about musicals
Sunset Playhouse offering sends up every musical theater cliche in the book.
Jul 15th, 2011 by Andy TisdelGathering on the Green, a surge of theater
A bundle of plays and musicals open, along with a Mequon music festival and a thesis show at Danceworks.
Jul 12th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinSummerfest takes over
A little bit of dance, a little theater here and a lot in Spring Green. Otherwise, this week is all about Summerfest.
Jul 5th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinCrime and Punishment, abridged at APT
Dostoyevsky's novel, in American Players Theatre's 90-minute version, engages, bores, and re-engages.
Jul 5th, 2011 by Tom StriniAPT’s “Taming of the Shrew” a sly boost for Shrew Liberation
Surrender to a man is a feminist victory for Woman in this smart APT production.
Jul 4th, 2011 by Tom StriniAmerican Players Theatre’s intimate, subtle and varied “Glass Menagerie”
In Tennessee Williams' classic of American family dysfunction, APT finds the rueful laughter amid the sorrow.
Jul 3rd, 2011 by Tom StriniIn APT’s “The Critic,” the theater makes fun of itself — and what fun!
Director William Brown and a virtuosic American Players Theatre cast brings Sheridan's 1779 burlesque to hilarious life.
Jul 2nd, 2011 by Tom StriniSummerfest isn’t the only gig going on
American Players Theatre, the Fine Arts Quartet and "Church Basement Ladies" continue as the Big Gig begins at the lakefront.
Jun 28th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinSeven things Strini’s been meaning to tell you
UPAF, Youngblood, Skylight, MSO, UWM Dance, Creative Alliance, JMKAC, First Stage have been bouncing around in his head and now on our pages.
Jun 26th, 2011 by Tom Strini