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Review: NOISES OFF Snags Slapstick Laughs at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - March 21, 2023

For its first play ever, Skylight has staged a hysterical romp that is cute, charming, and full of good energy and classic comedic antics....

Review: SEVEN GUITARS AT THE MILWAUKEE REP at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - March 11, 2023

Milwaukee Rep's production of August Wilson's 'Seven Guitars' rich with emotionally powerful performances....

Review: 4 Reasons SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at First Stage Will Float Your Family's Boat
by Kelsey Lawler - March 10, 2023

SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at First Stage in Milwaukee is an eye-popping, laugh-aloud, cartoonish romp under the sea....

Review: Pop Musical SIX Slays its Sold-Out Milwaukee Run
by Kelsey Lawler - March 09, 2023

There’s no place for mediocrity to hide in SIX. These leading roles require genuine, unfiltered talent with exceptional vocal range and control. This touring cast delivers on that and then some....

Review: THE HEART SELLERS is a Laugh-Aloud Love Letter to Friendship at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - February 13, 2023

'The Heart Sellers' is a commentary on immigration, yes, but most of all it celebrates the joy and fulfillment that comes with good friends....

Review: HAIRSPRAY is a Joyous Welcome to the '60s at the MARCUS CENTER
by Kelsey Lawler - February 09, 2023

The tour of HAIRSPRAY is pure joy, lighting up Milwaukee’s Marcus Center through February 12th with exuberant dancing, glorious voices, and a bright, bubbly outlook that’s just what this Wisconsin winter needs. ...

Review: EVITA Wins Hearts & Raises the Bar at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - February 06, 2023

The good news: Evita at Skylight Music Theatre is a stunner that's not to be missed. The bad news: Milwaukee-area theater fans only have until February 19th to catch it on stage....

Review: CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Charms Little Ones at First Stage
by Kelsey Lawler - January 23, 2023

Many show highlights come from props and staging choices. From a field of orange flowers dancing around Carmela to conversations with her fuzzy dandelion to a flurry of bubbles representing hundreds wishes, these moments of stage magic are just that: magical....

Review: REVIEW: DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - January 23, 2023

Milwaukee Rep's 'Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin' shines with the low-key charm of the 'King of Cool.'...

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is a 'Merry War' from Start to Finish at the MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - January 17, 2023

Love and laughter are just what a Wisconsin winter needs, and just what the Milwaukee Rep is serving. They have something insanely special with this updated adaptation of a Shakespearean rom-com classic. For me, this is a Rep season favorite that will be tough to top. ...

Review: MY FAIR LADY Charms Fans at the MARCUS CENTER
by Kelsey Lawler - January 04, 2023

What did our critic think of MY FAIR LADY at MARCUS CENTER? There's a loverly bit of old-school musical theater at Milwaukee's Marcus Center this week. My Fair Lady returns, and fans of the original show and film starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison will no doubt adore this production. There's s...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Remains a Gift to be Treasured at the MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - December 05, 2022

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? For almost 50 years, the Milwaukee Rep's A Christmas Carol has been a beloved holiday tradition in Milwaukee. Freshly adapted by Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements in 2016, the eye-popping spectacle delivers holiday magi...

Review: LES MISERABLES Stuns Once More at the Marcus Center
by Kelsey Lawler - December 01, 2022

Seen by 130 million people in 53 countries and 22 languages, 'Les Miserables' stands the test of time and jukebox musical trends. Magnificent performances, dazzling sets and staging, soaring orchestrations -- these make the show timeless, breathtaking, and powerful as ever....

Review: RUDOLPH THE MUSICAL is Festive Family Fun at FIRST STAGE
by Kelsey Lawler - November 28, 2022

From iconic elf costumes to familiar furry friends, fans of the TV special will be delighted to reunite with these festive favorites on stage. And for anyone new to Rudolph, this musical makes for a perfect introduction to the world of everyone’s favorite flying reindeer. ...

Review: NATIVITY VARIATIONS is the Christmas Comedy You've Been Wishing For
by Kelsey Lawler - November 23, 2022

This is well-paced, laughter-filled, and heartwarming theater full of smart writing and charming characters. In short, 'The Nativity Variations' is the perfect gift for Milwaukee audiences this holiday season. ...

Review: A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - November 19, 2022

What did our critic think of REVIEW: A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY’S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre? It's like being invited to the best tree-trimming party ever....

Review: REVIEW: MILWAUKEE REP'S 'BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL' at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - November 15, 2022

What did our critic think of REVIEW: MILWAUKEE REP'S 'BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL' at Milwaukee Rep? The talented cast shines from girl groups to diva power...

Review: ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL is Fantastic Fun at FIRST STAGE
by Kelsey Lawler - October 12, 2022

For an upbeat, kid-friendly show with heaps of heart, make a beeline for the world premier of 'Arthur & Friends Make a Musical' at Milwaukee's First Stage....

Review: WIFE OF A SALESMAN Brings Life-Giving Drama to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - October 04, 2022

Eleanor Burgess has written a modern masterpiece full of stimulating themes, moments of emotional connection and genuine laughter, plus playful and shocking twists....

BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL is Tremendous as Ever at MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - September 29, 2022

What did our critic think of TITANIC THE MUSICAL at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? Something epic has set sail once more at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Remounted after having to close early due to a COVID-19 outbreak last April, this show has been years in the making. It's the company's single la...

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! Is A Joy-Fest At SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Cathy Jakicic - September 25, 2022

The Skylight cast, lead by Lisa Estridge and Camara Stampley, is very limber. What the story occasionally lacks in logic, it more than makes up in an energy that’s impossible to resist...

Review: UNFORGETTABLE is a Lovely Evening of Song at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - September 13, 2022

What did our critic think of UNFORGETTABLE at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? The Milwaukee Repertory Theater opens its 2022-2023 season in the Stackner Cabaret with Unforgettable, in conjuction with Artists Lounge Live. It's the same collaboration responsible for last season's dynamite Get Happy, star...

BWW Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is Immensely Enjoyable at the Milwaukee Rep
by Kelsey Lawler - June 07, 2022

What did our critic think of Murder on the Orient Express at Milwaukee rep? If you’re a fan of the “whodunit” genre, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is a classic. If you don’t already know the identity of the murderer, don’t you dare go snooping around the internet to find out -- the ...

BWW Review: Epic HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Stuns with Song at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - May 24, 2022

This HUNCHBACK is staggering, extraordinary, and masterfully staged. The Skylight has outdone themselves with this season finale....

BWW Review: GET HAPPY is a Triumphant Tribute to Judy Garland at the MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - May 10, 2022

Close your eyes, and you might think Judy Garland is in the room. Open them, and you might still think she’s in the room. Angela Ingersoll is both every-inch a blazing star in her own right and a glorious tribute to one of America’s all-time greatest voices. ...