Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 23, 2008
A wealth of on-stage magic: our top theater groups
Despite the recent loss of Milwaukee Shakespeare, Cream City still has one of the most vibrant theater scenes in the country and visitors and newcomers are always amazed that a city the size of Milwaukee is home to so many and varied stage offerings. While thinking about what we're thankful for, we started talking about this fecundity of the thespian arts and each of us began to shout out favorites. So, we decided to share them with you.
Tags: Chamber Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, First Stage, Jim Searles, Astor Theater, Brady Street Pharmacy, Hedwig, Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, Stiemke, Broadway Theater Center, Stackner, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Bialys

Arts & Entertainment - April 24, 2007
DeVita's "Silenced" explores censorship, human rights
Wisconsin actor and playwright Jim DeVita has written a novel inspired by a resistance movement in Nazi Germany. DeVita says a group of university students in Munich who agitated against the Nazis are the inspiration for his novel “The Silenced,” published by HarperCollins in June.
Tags: DeVita, APT, spring green, first stage, the silenced, Nazi

Kids & Family - Jan. 31, 2006
OMC announces winners of "18 Under 18" contest
OnMilwaukee.com asked readers to nominate young Milwaukeeans between the ages of 12 and 18 for a unique contest that recognizes 18 of the city's brightest and most ambitious young people. Here are the winners.
Tags: teens, Mojeska, First Stage

Kids & Family - Jan. 13, 2006
Save your bottom dollars, "Annie" is coming to town
The popular musical "Annie" is coming to the Marcus Center for a one-week engagement, from Mar. 28 through April 2. Tickets go on sale next month.
Tags: Annie, First Stage

Kids & Family - Dec. 8, 2005
"Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" sparks warm fuzzy fest
Christmas time is here -- whether we like it or not -- and what better way to get in the mood for cracking open chestnuts and wallets than to take in First Stage Children's Theatre's production of Frank L. Baum's "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus."
Tags: First Stage, Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

Kids & Family - Oct. 31, 2005
"Shakespeare Stealer" introduces Will's talent to wee ones
First Stage's "Shakespeare Stealer" makes William Shakespeare's 400-year old words come alive onstage, which draws kids -- and adults -- in . . .hook, line and sinker.
Tags: First Stage

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 26, 2002
Mouse rides motorcycle!
See this amazing phenomenon performed by First Stage Children's Theater! Based on Beverly Cleary's book, "The Mouse and the Motorcycle," this timeless tale will delight teens and youngsters, and adults will marvel at the acting abilities and memorization skills of the young talented actors. Prepare to get revved up about First Stage's 16th season!
Tags: children's theater, first stage, bevery cleary, theater