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Forward Theater soars with ‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’
This production wonderfully portrays those heady early days of love, but rushes the hardships and global calamity. Read more
Jan 29, 2024
Falconbridge Players looks for great opportunities
The theater group is headed by Jason Compton, who thrills in finding worthy works in the public domain. Read more
Nov 9, 2023
Forward Theater’s production of ‘Clyde’s’ takes a straightforward approach
On the surface, food is at the heart of the transformations at Clyde’s. The dream sandwiches are the characters’ creative outlet. Read more
Nov 6, 2023
American Players Theatre’s ‘Proof’ probes how we know what we know
APT closes out its 2023 season with an excellent and intimate production of David Auburn's 'Proof,' with performances through Nov. 19. Read more
Oct 31, 2023
Mercury Players’ ‘The Birds’ lands just in time
Audiences are invited into an isolated house with Diane and Nat, who take shelter from relentless avian swarms that come and go with the tide. Read more
Oct 16, 2023
Gwendolyn Rice bids adieu to Madison and reflects on the state of the arts
Yes, arts groups need to adapt to new audience and income models as times change. But the visual and performing arts — and the artists who create them — also need care from the community. Read more
Oct 13, 2023
CTM presents ‘The Wiz' in its theater for young audiences format
Director Jamal Howard promises that the high energy production The Wiz, condensed from a 2.5-hour running time to approximately 75 minutes, has something for everyone. Read more
Oct 3, 2023
4:00 PM
‘The Garbologists’ from Forward Theater is more than an unusual buddy comedy
This odd couple dramedy, playing through Sept. 24 in the Overture Center's Playhouse, reveals itself like an Agatha Christie novel. Read more
Sep 13, 2023
10:00 AM
Brian Cowing is more than just an interim artistic director at CTM
CTM veteran Brian Cowing is assuming the role of interim artistic director of the youth theater company, while a national search is under way for a permanent replacement for the organization’s outgoing leader, Roseann Sheridan. Read more
Sep 8, 2023
8:00 AM
‘Romeo and Juliet’ is given a fresh angle at American Players Theatre
Shakespeare’s play about young lovers from two feuding families is presented in two languages — spoken English and American Sign. Read more
Aug 23, 2023
4:00 PM
History and catchy tunes drive Music Theatre of Madison’s ‘Who’s Your Baghdaddy’
Music Theatre of Madison presents Who’s Your Baghdaddy, or How I Started the Iraq War, a fast-paced production blending satire and historical insights, inviting audiences to reconsider the origins of the Iraq War. Read more
Aug 22, 2023
2:00 PM
Middleton Players Theatre tells us how to get to ‘Avenue Q’
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a TV program featuring singing, dancing, puppets and animation that prepared recent college grads for adulthood, the same way 'Sesame Street' got us ready for kindergarten? Read more
Aug 10, 2023
10:00 AM