Published May 4, 2013
Ten years younger than his sister Janis, Michael Joplin has spent the 43 years since her tragic death doing his brotherly duty in protecting his sister's legacy. OnMilwaukee.com sat down with him to talk about remembering his sister and the Milwaukee premier of the hit show "One Night With Janis Joplin" at the Milwaukee Rep.
Published Feb. 2, 2013
Courage comes in many forms and styles, but when you have the spine to wrap sadness and danger in a blanket of comedy, you end up with something that is really brave. That is the case of the stunning production of "Clybourne Park" that opened Friday night at the Milwaukee Rep.
Published Jan. 16, 2013
Whereas "Inherit the Wind" delivered its debate with heft and unbridled passion, "How the World Began" takes a much quieter approach to the discussion, focusing on just three normal people who become embroiled in both sides of the issue. It's "science versus religion" portrayed in a quieter way than you might expect, but no less fierce.
Published Dec. 20, 2012
Angela Balogh Calin is currently the costume designer for The Milwaukee Rep's "Sense and Sensibility," playing now at the Quadracci Powerhouse until Jan. 13. She sat down with OnMilwaukee.com to discuss the process of a costume designer, the influence of theatrical set design on fashion in the modern world, and why the fashion of Jane Austen's characters is so popular.
Published Sept. 14, 2012
Mark Clements is an award-winning international theater director whose work has been seen in more than 100 major theaters throughout Europe and the United States but now he's a passionate Milwaukeean, a new Packers fan and, most importantly, a new father. He talks about all these things, and more, in this latest edition of Milwaukee Talks.
This weekend I attended two amazing performances: Eurydice at the Rep and Madama Butterfly presented by the Florentine Opera. Both of these stories portrayed two very different, but tragic love stories. In addition to the performers themselves, the scenery and the music was top-notch, making me f...
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