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by Scott Rawson - January 08, 2026

This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.  ...

by Cathy Jakicic - December 04, 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. Returning as Scrooge, Matt Daniels brings back his nimble physicality and vocals, making Dickens familiar words full of surprises. Whether grumpy ...

by Scott Rawson - November 13, 2025

Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold....

by Angie Stanton - August 03, 2025

Capital City Theatre delivers a chilling and deeply human production of Assassins. Under Jake Penner's thoughtful direction, delivers a haunting and provocative evening that examines the nine individuals who attempted to assassinate American presidents from John Wilkes Booth to John Hinckley Jr....

by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2025

Clue is based off of the 1985 black comedy film of the same name, based on the Hasbro game also of the same name. Reimagined by Sandy Rustin, with the help of Hunter Foster and Eric Prince, Clue provided roughly an hour and twenty-five minutes of continuous entertainment. It was a joy to watch....

by Scott Rawson - March 19, 2025

What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center?...

by Scott Rawson - March 01, 2025

This cleverly performed show was entertaining and genuinely impressive. Please get to this show before it is gone, it’s a killer show that fits audiences to a tea....

by Angie Stanton - November 26, 2024

This world premiere production demonstrates that It's a Wonderful Life, a new musical, with its sophisticated score, emotional depth, and uniformly strong performances, deserves to become a holiday perennial....