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Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a Refreshing Romantic Dramedy at MILWAUKEE REP
The Milwaukee Rep’s Cabaret is stepping outside the box with 'The Last Five Years,' and it’s totally refreshing. This completely sung-through musical is a beautiful thing—an intimate story for an intimate space. I dare say it's a must-see....
Review: FINDING NEMO is a Totally Tubular Must-See Musical at FIRST STAGE
If you take your littles to one show this spring, make it Finding Nemo at First Stage. This “theatre for young audiences” version of the classic Disney & Pixar film is a musical adventure featuring book, music, and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez—the dream team behind Frozen....
Review: MCT's EVERY BRILLIANT THING Finds Joy & Hope in Simple Pleasures
Ice cream. The color yellow. Roller coasters. There are so many life-affirming, wonderful things in this world. Every Brilliant Thing is a one-man (or one-woman) show that celebrates life in all its brilliance—and resilience.
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Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Milwaukee Rep
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: RUSALKA at Milwaukee Opera Theatre
RUSALKA dives back into the rich waters of a successful collaboration...
Review: FIRST STAGE's Empowering New Musical EMILY SONG & THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
Emily Song is a supernatural coming-of-age story in the vein of Percy Jackson. On her 12th birthday, Emily (Ginger Mai Foster) discovers she’s a music mage and her voice is her superpower. When the villainous Queen of the Night (Sara Zapiain) kidnaps Emily’s dad (David Lee) and best friend Layla...
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Milwaukee Chamber Theater
What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of A Doll's House at Milwaukee Chamber Theater? Read the review here and learn more about Milwaukee Chamber Theater's production. ...
Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Milwaukee Rep
The Woman in Black brings chills and humor in rare 'horror' production....
Review: Musical THE CRAIC is Snug Irish Fun at MILWAUKEE REP
To say The Milwaukee Rep’s The Craic is good fun would be redundant. The word “craic” (pronounced crack) essentially means “fun” in Irish. This world premier written by Mark Clements and Deanie Vallone is not just good fun, but also a cozy theatrical hug. The Craic invites us out of the bl...
Review: JULIET & ROMEO is a Rom-Com Reimagining at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
What if Romeo & Juliet was a rom com complete with time travel, musical numbers, and duels fought over pizza toppings? That’s what we get with the world premiere of Juliet & Romeo: A New Musical, now on stage at Milwaukee’s Skylight Music Theatre....
Review: THE NETHER at Renaissance Theaterworks
The Nether' never stops challenging or surprising the audience....
Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at Marcus PAC
Many peers around my age may remember the first time they saw Elf, the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell. It was a fresh take on the Christmas cheer trope, introducing an overly enthusiastic and endearingly naïve (and exaggeratingly tall) human who was really convinced he was an elf, just like his 3...
Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS HOLIDAY SPECIAL is the Best Gift This Season
Get ready to be delighted. The Golden Girls Holiday Special is back for its 8th year, bringing some Miami sunshine to Milwaukee this December....
Review: Holiday Classic RUDOLPH THE MUSICAL Returns to FIRST STAGE
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical is a wholly enchanting experience—the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with kids of all ages....
Review: I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER at The Boulevard Theatre
Boulevard Theatre's reading of 'I Never Sand For My Father' is a masterful depiction of complex family dynamics. ...
Review: OLIVER! at Skylight Music Theatre
Young performers are scene-stealers in Skylight Music Theatre' 'Oliver!'...
Review: ALCINA is a Dreamy Vintage Opera at Dandy
What did our critic think of ALCINA at MILWAUKEE OPERA THEATRE?...
Review: LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
'Lumberjacks in Love' offers an evening of much-needed laughs....
Review: THE MOORS at Renaissance Theatreworks
THE MOORS at Renaissance Theatreworks is a constant revelation - can't wait to see it again writes our critic.
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Review: PETE THE CAT at First Stage
'Pete the Cat' vibrates with positive energy, gentle lesson....
Review: WAITRESS at Skylight Music Theatre
A great server always deserves a tip. Here it is: Don’t miss “Waitress” at Skylight Music Theatre writes BWW's critic.
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Review: BEETLEJUICE Musical Tour Summons Laughs & Gasps at Marcus Center
Read BroadwayWorld's review of the national tour of Beetlejuice at the Marcus Center. Learn more about the show and see what our critic thought. ...
Review: Milwaukee Rep's COAST STARLIGHT: A Train Worth Taking
It’s a new season of theater in Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee Rep is kicking it off with The Coast Starlight, written by Keith Bunin and directed by Mark Clements. Direct from Lincoln Center, this funny and heartfelt 90-minute, no-intermission play tells the stories of six travelers on an overnight...
Review: RIP — A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH at Next Act Theatre
RIP — A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH at Next Act Theatre, combines comedy, compassion and clever songs....
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! is a Thrilling Spectacle with So-So Songs
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! at National Tour At Marcus Center? Are you a millennial who listened to “Elephant Love Medley” on repeat? Then this perspective is for you. But quickly, for those who need some background: Moulin Rouge! is the tragic love story of a poor writer, Christi...
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