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Beau Meyer
The stuff of fairy tales
Despite some sound engineering issues, a joint production of University Opera and University Theatre produces a marvelous talent showcase with “Into the Woods.” Read more
JONATHAN POPP
Acting while black
A community theater organization and UW Department of Afro-American Studies create a co-production of Alice Childress’ groundbreaking play, "Trouble in Mind." Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Shawn Harper
Headbangers meet Martha Graham
Kanopy Dance’s “Devil’s Night: An Apocalyptic Vision in Heavy Metal” is a pulse-pounding and somewhat overwhelming night of dance set to music by the Finnish heavy metal cello band Apocalyptica. The dancing is, as always, top notch. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Maureen Janson Heintz
Tea with Emily Dickinson
Fans of American Players Theatre will be happy to learn that Colleen Madden directs Tracy Michelle Arnold in a comforting production of “The Belle of Amherst,” a one-woman play about the poet Emily Dickinson. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
James Gill
A score for Sondheim
Some purists wonder whether opera companies should produce operettas. Madison Opera’s scintillating production of “A Little Night Music" proves why they should. Read more
Feb 9, 2019
Jonathan Raymond Popp
Fractured fairy tales
“Mythical Creatures” feature both serious and comedic takes on classic tales. It’s at the Bartell Theatre through Feb. 9. Read more
Feb 3, 2019
One man’s failure is this trio’s comedy gold
Josh Heath chats at length with the creators of “The Flop House” podcast. Catch them in a rare live appearance at Wisconsin Union Theater on Jan. 26. Read more
Jan 24, 2019
Ross Zentner
The odd couple
Two fantastic actors — Colleen Madden and James Pickering — are the reason to see Forward Theater’s production of “Heisenberg.” Read more
Jan 24, 2019
5:00 AM
Jeremy Daniel
Stage magic
“Finding Neverland,” at Overture Hall through Jan. 13, brings the magic of “Peter Pan” to life by telling the backstory of J.M. Barrie, “the man who never wanted to grow up.” Read more
Jan 12, 2019
9:45 AM
Shawn Harper
Dance that moved
Despite a scaled-back ballet season, Madison still had plenty of dance performances that challenged and delighted Isthmus dance critic Katie Reiser. Read more
Dec 20, 2018
5:00 AM
Ross Zentner
Onstage delights
And the award for best categories goes to … Isthmus theater critic Gwendolyn Rice, who looks back at an exciting year on Madison stages — from “best big musical in a small space” to “best use of a sandwich as a dramatic device.” Read more
Dec 20, 2018
5:00 AM
Jeff Klawes
Boos and cheers encouraged!
For those tired of sentimental holiday fare, it might be time to check out something completely different: Mercury Players’ “STAR WARS: The Panto Strikes Back.” Read more
Dec 13, 2018
5:00 AM
Angela Richardson
Dazzling with data
Stuart Flack, UW-Madison’s current interdisciplinary artist-in-residence, helps students explore new ways of presenting information to audiences with a performance titled “Data Vaudevilles. Read more
Dec 13, 2018
5:00 AM
