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 - Nov. 17, 2005
Controversial "Shrew" pulls off gender-bent cast
The philosophical implications of Milwaukee Shakespeare's production of "The Taming of the Shrew" are endless and could easily fill a review ten times the size of this one. The real question for Milwaukee theater goers is, "Is it good?"
Tags: Milwaukee Shakespeare, Shakespeare, Hedwig, gender bending