A & E
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Beau Meyer
Hometown Wisconsin
“Twilight Bowl,” an excellent new play showing some realities of Midwest life. And, holy smokes, it’s set in a bowling alley. Read more
Eric Baillies
Exuberant and evocative
There’s a psychedelic exuberance to “Evocative Mechanisms of Art,” a three-artist show on display in the atrium of Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
SHAWN HARPER
A dancer’s life
With a dazzling smile and exquisite technique, former cheerleader and cruise ship performer Richard Oaxaca gives up a lucrative commercial performing career to explore modern dance with Kanopy. Read more
Apr 11, 2019
Stephanie Hofmann
Spring arts preview
From art exhibits to documentaries, stage plays and floating parades, you’d be a fool to miss these wonderful spring events. Read more
Apr 11, 2019
Benjamin Barlow
Deranged, disturbed and dead-on
“Dog Collar,” by local playwright Ned O’Reilly, is a darkly comic exploration of the world of job interviews. It plays at the Brink Lounge April 11-12. Read more
Apr 10, 2019
Joan Marcus
Overture reveals “Hamilton” dates
Overture reveals “Hamilton” dates and almost 100 other shows, from “SpongeBob” to naked magicians. Read more
Apr 9, 2019
The comedy of gloom
“Life Sucks,” to be sure, but Forward Theater Company’s production of Aaron Posner’s homage to Checkhov also provides plenty of laughs and wry observations. Read more
Apr 4, 2019
David Nevala
Heal thyself
Longtime fitness professional Mona Melms believes that there are ways the body can repair itself short of surgery and other invasive treatments. Read more
Apr 4, 2019
5:00 AM
Matthew Murphy
The Heat is on in Saigon
Theater critic Gwendolyn Rice reviews Overture’s “Miss Saigon,” with an eye toward understanding the show’s popularity — and problematic nature. Read more
Apr 3, 2019
2:45 PM
Matthew Murphy and Johan Persson
The panel that wasn’t
Overture Center hosts a touring version of “Miss Saigon” next week. But the venue is embroiled in controversy after cancelling a panel discussion about Asian stereotypes. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
5:00 PM
Sensory-friendly stages
Theater can be intense, and sometimes overwhelming for people on the autism spectrum. That’s why Children’s Theater of Madison continues its tradition of accessibility with sensory-friendly stage productions. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
5:00 AM
Jonathan J. Miner
Mind prison
Strollers Theatre’s production of “The Father” introduces us to a man whose world, and mind, are disappearing before his eyes. Read more
Mar 27, 2019
5:00 PM
Maureen Janson Heintz
Communal captivity
Two Crows Theatre’s “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me” is a deft exploration of boredom, dignity and companionship set in a Beirut prison. It’s at The Jefferson in Spring Green through March 23. Read more
Mar 22, 2019
1:40 PM
