Theater
You’re all sinners!
As the Florentine mounts the Midwest premiere of Elmer Gantry (the opera), we look at the Sinclair Lewis novel and the 1960 film version.
Mar 19th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
The Florentine stages Elmer Gantry, an All-American opera
Composer Robert Aldridge and librettist Herschel Garfein worked 18 years to make their dream of an opera a reality.
Mar 16th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Skylight’s Day in Hollywood/Night in the Ukraine
A little strain Hollywood, a whole lot of Marx Brothers fun in the Ukraine.
Mar 13th, 2010 by Tom Strini
He’s just not that into her…or he’s lost at sea
Theater Gigante stages a haunting and tender tale of longing and obsession.
Mar 12th, 2010 by Annemarie Chapdelaine
Milwaukee Rep’s grand design for 2010-11 theater season
Mark Clements stepped up on the Powerhouse stage Monday night and launched grand plans and guest artists for the upcoming Rep season.
Mar 9th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
The Rep’s musical road trip
It's 1959. Put the top down, crank up the radio and roar down Route 66.
Mar 9th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Baby, you can keep your hat on
Couple featured in the Skylight Opera Theatre's A Day in Hollywood/Night in Ukraine supplement acting income by making hats. Lots and lots of hats.
Mar 8th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Radio Golf at The Rep’s Stiemke Theater
The final work from August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle of African-American plays raises new thoughts about gentrification.
Mar 6th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
‘Spray the love
Big, beautiful "Hairspray" celebrates love and acceptance with a doo wop beat
Mar 6th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
“Stuck” mirrors real life, but funnier
In Tandem's "Stuck" is a comedic call to arms for everyone trapped in a job they hate, biding their time in a dead relationship, or paralyzed by fear of moving forward.
Feb 27th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
Taylor Hicks’ seven minutes in Grease are phenomenal
And the rest of the show, now playing at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, is solid, too. DJ Hostettler has the scoop (HA!) from the Burger Palace.
Feb 24th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Troy and Wright pair well in “Duet For One”
This thoughtful production by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre speaks to our own fears, anger and vulnerability
Feb 21st, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
