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Skylight’s ‘Amadeus’ Is a Curiosity
Staging straight play with added musical ensemble adds a twist but gets long. Strong acting helps.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s Holiday Show Is Lots of Fun
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' sends up biblical story while spoofing many musical styles.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Production is Special
Skylight's show might be the best program in 'Violins of Hope.'
Oct 5th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Frankenstein’ Is Powerful Musical
Skilled technical effects and strong singing anchor fresh version of classic tale.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
What a Tale of Woe Is ‘Juliet and Romeo’
Skylight's world premiere musical comedy offers few laughs or memorable tunes.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Oliver!’ Is Fast Moving Songfest
The acting lacks depth but the fine singing makes for a nice holiday show.
Nov 17th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show
But 2013 musical adaptation of 'From Here to Eternity' offers more fireworks than humanity.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Spring Awakening’ Is a Powerful Show
It actually shut down Skylight's electrical system Friday night. It's a must-see musical about teen angst beautifully performed by hearing and deaf actors.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘School Of Rock’ Is a Holiday Hit
Skylight's show is too long, but actor Joey Sanzaro and the ensemble of kids are tons of fun.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Noises Off’ a Fast-Paced Farce
But its first staging ever of non-musical (with musical interludes) less fun than it should be.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight Goes All Disney For Holidays
Is it possible to have too many good tunes? Perhaps, but the performers have pizzaz.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight Soars With ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’
Potent music by Dennis DeYoung of Styx, big cast, great voices and period atmosphere.
May 23rd, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight’s ‘Shackleton’ Is a Wild One
Elusive, fascinating, hypnotic musical with terrific performances. It will linger in your mind.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
Big Voices Power ‘The Full Monty’
Its thin plot and serviceable music get an energetic Skylight production that punches it home.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight Season Is Filled With Firsts
Including three shows never before performed in Milwaukee.
May 27th, 2021 by Jeff Jordan
New Beers, Musicals and Harley History
Plus: the Ice Bar, a wild winter auction and a virtual trip to Mexico.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Skylight Presents New Show By Paul Williams
‘Fortunate Sons,’ set in the 1960s has music by the Oscar and Grammy winning songwriter.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeff Jordan
The Skylight Sings of Christmas
The best parts of streamed holiday show are the less traditional numbers.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Theaters Offer Holiday Shows
Including different versions of Dickens and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’
Nov 24th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Local Companies Are Innovating Amid Pandemic
Renaissance, Next Act and Milwaukee Rep all are finding creative ways to do theater.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Importance of Skylight’s ‘Being Earnest’
It’s a fun smart performance and also a model for how to go virtual yet stay theatrical.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Show Must Go On. Eventually
Milwaukee Rep and several other theaters are planning a season beginning as early as August
May 29th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
How a Newsboy Strike Became a Musical
Skylight presents ‘Newsies’, a protest musical about boys fighting unfair labor practices.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Doing Fine ‘Oklahoma!’
Skylight’s stripped down approach brings freshness to 76 year old musical
Sep 30th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Skylight Hires New Artistic Director
New York-based director Michael Unger hired. Ponasik will continue as artistic advisor.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
