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Theater: Rep’s ‘The Coast Starlight’ Is An Intriguing Journey
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Rep’s ‘The Coast Starlight’ Is An Intriguing Journey

West coast train route is setting for a language play that starts strong but loses its way.

“The Coast Starlight” pulls into Milwaukee Rep, Sept 3-Oct 6
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“The Coast Starlight” pulls into Milwaukee Rep, Sept 3-Oct 6

September 3 – October 6, 2024 in the Stiemke Studio

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show

But 2013 musical adaptation of 'From Here to Eternity' offers more fireworks than humanity.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Dial M For Murder’ Adds New Twists
Theater

Rep’s ‘Dial M For Murder’ Adds New Twists

Jeffrey Hatcher’s clever new adaptation gets strong acting and powerful second act.

Theater: Chamber Theatre’s ‘Misery’ Is Intense
Theater

Chamber Theatre’s ‘Misery’ Is Intense

Production more intimate than famous movie but dramatically spotty.

Theater: Whodunit? Who Cares
Theater

Whodunit? Who Cares

Rep derails ‘Orient Express’ with ham acting, exaggerated accents and technical gimmicky.

Theater: A Tony To Die For
Theater

A Tony To Die For

He leads Milwaukee Rep’s most incisive musical to date, ‘West Side Story’

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Holds One Day Sale for the Holiday Hit A Christmas Carol on Monday, July 22
Theater: Rep’s ‘Junk’ Is Fast-Paced Thriller
Theater

Rep’s ‘Junk’ Is Fast-Paced Thriller

Big cast of juicy characters and dark, witty look at Wall Street junk bond deals of 1980s.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents CHRISTMAS IN BABYLON by James DeVita November 21 – December 23, 2018
Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Marcus Center’s Peck Pavilion for the 2018 Production of “King Lear,” Headlined by Jim Pickering
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Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Marcus Center’s Peck Pavilion for the 2018 Production of “King Lear,” Headlined by Jim Pickering

The tragedy will play on three weekends: July 5-8, 12-15 and 19-21, with a weekday matinee on July 17.

Theater: Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?
Theater

Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?

Milwaukee Rep’s solid production suggests the answer is (mostly) yes.

“Our Town” By Thornton Wilder Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater April 10
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“Our Town” By Thornton Wilder Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater April 10

Featuring Some of Wisconsin’s Most Distinguished Actors

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Final Casting For OUR TOWN
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Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Final Casting For OUR TOWN

Featuring Some of Wisconsin’s Most Distinguished Actors

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s “A Christmas Carol” Returns to the Histoic Pabst Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s <em>A Christmas Carol</em> On-Sale Breaks Box Office Record
Optimist Theatre Announces Cast of Free Shakespeare in the Park’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
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Optimist Theatre Announces Cast of Free Shakespeare in the Park’s “Much Ado About Nothing”

The three-weekend run will feature Kelley Faulkner, Todd Denning, Michael Stebbins, Jonathan Wainwright and Jim Pickering.

“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program
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“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program

Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program with repeat grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Milwaukee Rep Seeks New ‘Tiny Tim’ for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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Milwaukee Rep Seeks New ‘Tiny Tim’ for A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In addition to the role of Tiny Tim, several other Young Performer roles are available.

Theater: ‘Mice and Men’ Still Moving
Theater

‘Mice and Men’ Still Moving

Milwaukee Rep production boasts strong lead actors and powerful scenic elements.

Theater: The Arab Among Us
Theater

The Arab Among Us

Next Act’s ‘Back of the Throat’ offers angry, absurdist look at post 9/11 fears.

Review: In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry
Review

In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry

At the Milwaukee Chamber Theater, an unexpected pregnancy bridges the class divide in Ireland.

“Grace” a play to believe in

“Grace” a play to believe in

Craig Wright's play Grace is a beautiful exploration of the nature of faith and belief, and David Cecsarini's cast presents it with ease.

Next Act puts faith in “Grace”

Next Act puts faith in “Grace”

Director David Cescarini talks about his season's last play, an exploration of how we believe what we believe in. Plus: Next Act's 2013-14 season announced.

Joy and laughter fuel the Rep’s “Christmas Carol”

Joy and laughter fuel the Rep’s “Christmas Carol”

A new director and new Scrooge are just the most noticeable changes that enliven Dickens' classic tale.