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Tragedy and Laughter at APT
Exit the King and enter Billie Dawn, in two wildly different plays and production styles.
Jul 20th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Miracle of American Players Theatre
Actors, critics and audiences gather in Spring Green for classical theater.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s Urinetown Is Fast-Paced Fun
But the musical itself feels less subversive that it once did.
May 21st, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Magic Flute’ Boasted Strong Cast
But Florentine’s staging sometimes seemed at odds with its singers.
May 14th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Urban Milwaukee Wins 7 Press Club Awards
6th straight year the publication is honored by state-wide journalism contest.
May 14th, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic
Strong cast, good voices, fresh take on an old classic by In Tandem Theatre.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
A National Conversation About Guns
On Friday, theaters across the U.S. will do readings of “Natural Shocks’, a new humorous play about guns.
Apr 17th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?
Milwaukee Rep’s solid production suggests the answer is (mostly) yes.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
“Tales of Hoffman” Is Inventive, Enchanting
Skylight and Milwaukee Opera collaboration finds more than great music in Offenbach’s romantic tale.
Mar 20th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Florentine Offers Opera’s Greatest Hits
And the result is a lovely showcase of great songs and great performers.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Menard Hit With Class Action Suits
One of the world’s richest plutocrats faces multiple suits for chiseling his workers.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Rep’s World Premiere A Letdown
“One House Over” is noble effort, but both play and production lack depth.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Man Who Almost Lost His Mind
In Tandem’s production of a play about Alzheimer’s misfires, but Jim Pickering is fun.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Brothers Size’ Upsets Expectations
Play by rising black playwright mixes dance, music and more in potent MCT production.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Day-Lewis Haunting in ‘Phantom Thread’
And writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson is his brilliantly perverse accomplice.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s Sci-Fi Musical Is a Blast
‘Zombies From the Beyond’ sends up B movies of ‘50s and much more.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
An Art Film for Today’s Generation
‘Call Me By Your Name’ is slow, idyllic, humane, and Oscar-nominated.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Small Is Beautiful for Florentine
Intimate production of two Baroque operas is a charming change of pace.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Newspaper Publisher As Heroine
Spielberg’s 'The Post’ is timed to today, and Meryl Streep’s Katherine Graham sells it.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
A Russian Comic Mystery Drama
Renaissance production of ‘Russian Transport’ covers all the bases powerfully.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Shape Of Water’ Is Stunning
Director’s distinctive style creates a beauty-and-beast romance in a dark fascist world.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Is ‘Lady Bird’ Overrated?
A fine coming-of-age film, yes, but surely oversold by critics.
Jan 16th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Animal Farm’ Is Heavy Hoofing
Adaptation of Orwell’s allegorical novel has strong visuals, but plodding pace.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
An Old Milwaukee Christmas
Chamber Theatre’s “Miracle on South Division Street” feels very Milwaukee, despite creaky script.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Next Act Offers an Acting Clinic
Comic drama “The Secret Mask” is uneven, but well-directed actors give it power.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems
‘70s musical seems to comment on today’s politics, in a Skylight show that shines.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Searching For the Real Sherlock
Rep’s ‘Holmes and Watson’ puzzle play has second half sparks after a talky first half.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Sex With Strangers’ Scores
Play by ‘House of Cards” writer is a witty, gritty and erotic battle of the sexes.
Oct 24th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Not Always ‘Merry Widow’
Florentine production has low and high points, as third act delivers the fun.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
They Aimed At The Stars
Next Act’s ‘Silent Sky’ is artful theater about women scientists who helped explore the universe.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep Scores Again with Akhtar Play
Another play by Brookfield-raised, Pulitzer-winning writer, another potent production.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
“Guys and Dolls” Smacked Too Hard
Rep production overplays a worthy musical.
Sep 26th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Sweeney Todd’ Is Grisly Fun
Skylight’s take on Sondheim musical has inventive staging and strong voices.
May 22nd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Fifth-straight year the publication is honored by state-wide contest.
May 15th, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
A Most Happy “Barber of Seville”
Musically great, but the staging missed the mark.
May 8th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s Jane Eyre Will Surprise You
More cool than romantic, it’s a psychologically gripping production.
May 1st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
A Dickens of a Staging
Chamber Theatre’s ‘Great Expectations’ is cleverly staged, great fun.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Weight of Words
Renaissance staging of ‘The Violet Hour’ dramatizes the golden days of American publishing.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Regrets, They Have a Few
Four actors deftly stretch time and memory in “Bloomsday.”
Apr 10th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Strong Cast Powers ‘Don Giovanni’
Great singers and deftly added modern touches stand out in Florentine production.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Chisholm For Governor?
Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Rep’s ‘Glass Menagerie’ Sparkles
Williams’ masterwork has good cast, pacing, but might have more weight.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Love and Pain and Journalism
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s “The Few” is uneven, but mysterious.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Pilot
Rep’s ‘Grounded’ is haunting drama about U.S. pilot doing drone warfare.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Urban Harvest Hosts Urban Milwaukee
Urban Milwaukee's first members-only event tapped into a lot of fun.
Feb 5th, 2017 by Michael Horne
“Manchester” Is a Director’s Triumph
Despite Best Actor nod for Affleck, “Manchester By the Sea” is director Kenneth Lonergan’s movie.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Fences’ Offers Powerhouse Performances
As good as Denzel Washington is, Viola Davis is even better.
Feb 1st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities
But the feel-good, smash hit about black women NASA specialists has strong moments.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Crivello Makes Al McGuire Come Alive
Milwaukee native and Broadway actor returns for Rep’s ‘McGuire’ and nails it.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s ‘Disgraced’ Is Powerful, Provocative
Play by Pulitzer-winner Ayad Akhtar, Brookfield Central grad, is wowing audiences.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Next Act’s Christmas Play Is Uneven
1950s Milwaukee radio setting is grabby, but acting is a tad flat.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
We Need ‘La Cage’ More Than Ever
Skylight production of musical shows it’s still relevant -- and tons of fun.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep Stages Knockout Drama
‘The Royale’, loosely based on life of Jack Johnson, punches home the perils of black success.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Lovely Sunday, What a Farce
Big laughs and big voices, not enough humanity.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Pourman’s Used To Be Sausage Factory
Yet it's been a tavern for more than a century. This is truly old Milwaukee.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Skylight’s “Pirates” A Boatful of Laughs
Buoyed by nifty staging, fine singing, gags aplenty, it’s a huge hit with audiences.
May 23rd, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
How CEOs Leave Workers Behind
CEOs Rich Meeusen and Tim Sullivan get rich while workers get nothing.
May 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
‘Ernest in Love’ Is a Delight
Musical version of classic Wilde comedy is a revelation. Don’t miss it.
Apr 25th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
A Masters Class in Period Posturing
Chamber Theatre’s “Fallen Angels” gets Coward’s comedy but not the more serious observations.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Let’s All Talk About Guns
Rep’s “American Song” offers strong one-man show on the topic followed by second act of community discussion.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Creating Thunder From Small Forces
Skylight’s ‘Crowns’ blends powerfully-sung spirituals with a gender gap tale set in the South.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Mice and Men’ Still Moving
Milwaukee Rep production boasts strong lead actors and powerful scenic elements.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Lives of the Radium Girls
Umbrella Group’s staging of true story about 1920s women working at the Radium Dial Company becomes a harrowing, human tragedy.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Dominique Paul Noth
Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty
Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.
May 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Publication claims two of three awards for criticism and Michael Horne wins for House Confidential column.
May 18th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
In Tandem’s Musical Sneaks Up on Audiences
Little by Little is a smart and smartly staged musical about three romantically-entangled friends coming of age.
May 4th, 2015 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep’s Five Presidents Is Blandly Bipartisan
New play by “West Wing” writer is flat fare, but production is solid.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Dominique Paul Noth
The All-Too Invisible Six Foot Rabbit
Rep’s Harvey has comic touches, but lacks subtlety and depth.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Dominique Paul Noth
Next Act Commits Heresy
A. R. Gurney’s futuristic parable offers strong views and weak drama, but a stellar cast does its best.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Dominique Paul Noth
APT’s Earnest A Bit Too Wilde
The cast handles witty language impeccably, but staging is overdone at times.
Jul 7th, 2014 by Dominique Paul Noth
Going Crazy in Cleveland
Chamber Theatre deftly handles the antic farce, Lend Me a Tenor.
Apr 15th, 2014 by Dominique Paul Noth
Dan Bice’s Role in the John Doe
What did he know, when did he know it, and how has he affected the probe of Scott Walker?
Mar 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Place That Launched a Thousand Drinks?
Young theater lovers and newbies hoisted drinks before the Rep's Greek tragedy. It's what Homer would have done.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Curious Case of Kimberly Walker
The board is angry at Abele so they fired Walker. Go figure.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Ex-Trustee Phinney, Figure in Workplace Boy Porn Case, Pleas Guilty
Phinney's wife, Lisa Froemming, filed for divorce last month.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Michael Horne
