APPLETON, WI THEATER REVIEWS

A decade after it first reshaped the Broadway landscape, Hamilton arrives on tour not as a replica of past success, but as a living piece of American theatre that continues to justify its presence....

Set against the grit, rhythm, and unmatched energy of 1990s New York City, Hell’s Kitchen translates Alicia Keys’ personal narrative and iconic catalog into a timeless coming-of-age story rooted in one of the city’s most well-known and misunderstood neighborhoods....

What did our critic think of LESLIE ODOM JR. - THE CHRISTMAS TOUR at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?...

When The Book of Mormon burst onto Broadway in 2011, it became an instant phenomenon. Witty and satirical, with a heart hidden beneath its irreverence, the original production leaned heavily into its boundary-pushing humor, earning Tony Awards and a reputation as one of the boldest musicals of the c...

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?...

What did our critic think of MJ: THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?...

Neil Diamond’s voice may no longer fill the world’s largest arenas, but his music’s enduring warmth and lyrical intimacy found a new home onstage in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. This biographical jukebox musical is more than simply a greatest-hits concert; it paints a vibrant a...

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar remains one of the most iconic rock operas to grace the stage. Since its debut in the early 1970s, the show has challenged audiences with its bold portrayal of the final days of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas Iscariot....

What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEART at The Forst Inn Arts Collective?...

Swing, sizzle, and tap your way into the golden age of jazz with Some Like It Hot! Based on the beloved 1959 Billy Wilder film, this high-energy musical comedy follows the misadventures of Joe and Jerry, two down-on-their-luck musicians who witness a mob hit in Prohibition-era Chicago....

What did our critic think of THE LION KING at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?...

Mamma Mia! Has been captivating audiences around the world for decades with its lively score based on the iconic and timeless music of ABBA.  Set on a stunning Greek island, this heartwarming and hilarious story follows Sophie, a young bride-to-be, on a quest to discover her father’s identity bef...

The touring production of Mrs. Doubtfire, a stage adaptation of the beloved 1993 film, welcomes audiences with its technical mastery and heartfelt story. Containing 31 lightning-fast quick changes per show, this production is a marvel of theatrical ingenuity. These whirlwind transformations between ...

What did our critic think of RENT at Coastal Players & Theater On The Bay?...

The Tony Award winning theatrical sensation, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is without question the sparkling diamond of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Broadway Across America season! ...

What did our critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?...

What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEARY at Future Stars Theatre Company? It is remarkable what young people can do.  Nothing rang more true than that in the inaugural musical production for the Directors Studio division of the up and coming Future Stars Theatre Company (FSTC)....

Murder… blackmail… a board game?  Clue: A New Comedy is centered on the 1985 Paramount movie as well as the beloved Hasbro game.  This show brings all the classic characters of the game onto the stage for an outlandish comedy experience. ...

What did our critic think of LES MISÉRABLES at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center? Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel of the same name, Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables is a world-renowned musical set in early 19th-century France. ...

What did our critic think of ALL SHOOK UP at Riverside Players? Take a blender. Throw in “Midsummer Nights Dream” and the songs of Elvis. Mix it together and inject the mixture with caffeine. These are the ingredients of Riverside’s Production of “All Shook Up.”...

What did our critic think of THE MIRACLE WORKER at Evergreen Theater?...