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Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle
'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
Former Atkinson Ave. Church for Sale
Building was launch pad for two highly-regarded actors. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Chamber Theatre Offers Home Cooking
‘Stew’ mixes a Black family’s conflicts and musings on Shakespeare, with uneven results.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
A Stunner About a Sociopath
Next Act’s “9 Circles” offers psychological interrogation of young killer with a powerful performance by Casey Hoekstra.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Lessons From an Inner City School
Next Act Theater’s ‘Principal Principle’ is an edgy look at a new teacher trying to make good.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Explore ‘Constellations of Love’ with Virtual Stargazing
Plus, a chocolatey beer release, Valentine's Day Cream Puffs and an event showcasing the work of Black artists.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Short Plays That Stretch Your Mind
Renaissance Theaterworks offers three works by playwrights of color. It’s an adventure.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Two Trains Running’ Is a Powerful Ride
Rep production captures August Wilson’s great characters and social poetry.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Going Crazy for Louis Jordan
Skylight’s ‘Five Guys Named Moe’ is a dance party that’s more about music than story.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Black Nativity Explodes With Song
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble brings us the old story with modern musical trappings.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Jesus Comes to Milwaukee
Production of Langston Hughes’ gospel song play ‘Black Nativity’ set in city’s Park West neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers
Artists Lead Gathering on Racial Justice
Diverse group gathers at Alice’s Garden to declare that Black Lives Matter.
Jul 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
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
Whole World In a Hat
Skylight musical, ‘Crowns’ is dramatic musical about the role of hats in African American culture.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Jim Cryns
