
Cathy Jakicic
Theatre Journalist Cathy Jakicic has written 59 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2022, covering Milwaukee, WI Theatre.
Cathryn Jakicic has been writing about all things art since working the late shift at Milwaukee’s morning newspaper right after college. She has worked at number of newspapers and magazines since, including Bead Style magazine; Biz TImes Media, the Milwaukee Sentinel, where she wrote book, concert, theatre and film reviews for a number of years; and Trusted Media Brands, where she edited crafty and culinary creations for a number of titles. She is also very involved in the Milwaukee theatre community, volunteering for number of local companies.
About Cathy Jakicic
- First Show
- Annie
- Favorite Show
- Hamilton and Inherit the Wind
Favorite Stories
- Review: OLIVER! at Skylight Music Theatre - The youthful actors were amazing and the performances were unexpected.
- Review: PETE THE CAT at First Stage - Again, I was surprised by the quality of a show geared for very young children - always makes it fun to write.
- Review: A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre - It was an interesting challenge finding something fresh to write about this well-known material.
- Review: WAITRESS at Skylight Music Theatre - This regional production matched the national offerings I've seen, I enjoyed giving them some well-deserved attention.
- Review: The Nether at Renaissance Theaterworks - Another interesting challenge - a tough, fascinating show, but tough to discuss while respecting the secrets of the plot.
Most Popular Articles


Review: CARDBOARD PIANO at Renaissance Theaterworks
January 12, 2026

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
April 19, 2026
Latest Articles

Review: RAISIN IN THE SUN at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
May 11, 2026
Passionate RAISIN IN THE SUN still relevant.

Review: GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY at Milwaukee Rep
May 4, 2026
Actor/writer Tami Workentin wrote the play (her first) for herself and her real life husband, James Pickering.

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
April 19, 2026
Heidi Armbruster brings heart and humor of real-life mystery of “Mrs.

Review: IS THIS A ROOM? at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
March 23, 2026
Is This a Room is theater of a sort most people, including me, have never seen.

Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Renaissance Theaterworks
March 22, 2026
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Renaissance Theaterworks does credit to the classic Neil Simon comedy.

Review: I AM MY OWN WIFE at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
February 1, 2026
Milwaukee Chamber Theaters production of “I Am My Own Wife” is a constant revelation.

Review: AMADEUS at Skylight Music Theatre
January 29, 2026
In Peter Shaffer’s play, “Amadeus,” unfulfilled composer Antonio Salieri calls himself “the patron saint of mediocrity.

Review: THE FISHERMAN'S DAUGHTERS at Milwaukee Rep
January 15, 2026
THE FISHERMAN'S DAUGHTERS at Milwaukee Rep is an engaging love song to sisterhood, Door County - and fishing.

Review: CARDBOARD PIANO at Renaissance Theaterworks
January 12, 2026
CARDBOARD PIANO at Renaissance Theaterworks creates a palpable, powerful bond with the audience.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Pabst Theater
December 4, 2025
Though the Milwaukee Rep is presenting its 50th season of 'A Christmas Carol,' this year, the current production has the freshness and energy of a debut.

Review: SWITZERLAND at Renaissance Theaterworks
October 25, 2025
'Switzerland' is a satisfying slow-burn of suspense.

Review: H.M.S PINAFORE at Milwaukee Opera Theatre
October 9, 2025
Milwaukee Opera Theatre and UWM Theatre collaborate on 'H.

Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Lake Country Players
October 2, 2025
The musical “Anastasia” started its life as an animated feature in 1997 and was reborn on Broadway in 2017.

Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
April 29, 2025
'Topdog/Underdog', written by Suzan-Lori Parks, closes the Milwaukee Chamber Theater season out with a bang, telling the explosive story of two brothers.

Review: JEKYLL AND HYDE THE MUSICAL at Lake Country Players
April 7, 2025
With Jekyll and Hyde The Musical, the Lake Country Players (LCP) offer a spirited, multi-faceted look at the different faces we present.

Review: SISTER ACT at Skylight Music Theatre
April 5, 2025
Skylight Music Theatre's Sister Act shines in both song and humor.

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep
March 2, 2025
Moving Shakespeare’s classic plays to different, usually more modern, environs is not new — and doesn’t always make the transition with losing something in translation, but the Milwaukee Rep’s “Romeo and Juliet” — presented in Appalachian dress and accented with bluegrass, folk and cou

Review: FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL at Skylight Music Theatre
February 22, 2025
What did our critic think of FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL at Skylight Music Theatre?

Review: RUSALKA at Milwaukee Opera Theatre
February 16, 2025
RUSALKA dives back into the rich waters of a successful collaboration
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