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Victoria Davis
High-flying reunion
Forward Theater hosts the Wisconsin premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday.” Read more
James Gill
Devastating romance
With soprano Cecilia Violetta López in the lead role, Madison Opera’s “La Traviata” was eloquent and emotionally devastating. Read more
Nov 5, 2019
FERNANDO SANDOVAL
Winged magic
There are just two more chances to see the astonishing dance-theater-video collaboration designed by UW-Madison’s Peggy Choy. “FLIGHT torn like a rose” brings to life a 12th century Sufi poem in resplendent costumes. Read more
Nov 1, 2019
Laurie Everitt
The week of the puppet
Theater in a week: The puppet characters are awesome, but the stories in the Are We Delicious? production of “Patchwork Puppets Parading on Mercury” are not so compelling. Read more
Oct 31, 2019
Liz Lauren
Nora returns
Jaw-dropping performances and a masterful script make “A Doll’s House, Part 2” an essential chapter in the story of Nora and Torvald. Read more
Oct 31, 2019
Ross Zentner
Sensational dystopia
The genius of Roald Dahl meets the brilliance of Children’s Theater of Madison for a thrilling version of the Broadway sensation “Matilda the Musical.” Read more
Oct 17, 2019
Julia Luebke
Even more magical
“Held,” the little musical that could, keeps coming back to life. Music Theatre of Madison’s latest production is the best yet, featuring dancers and imaginative costumes. It’s at Threshold through Oct. 19. Read more
Oct 17, 2019
Stowe Photography
All grown up
The “Peanuts” gang has adolescent troubles in StageQ’s hilarious and poignant “Dog Sees God.” Read more
Oct 10, 2019
8:20 PM
Brett Williams
Opening veins
Despite some excellent performances, Madison Theatre Guild strives to overcome a static script in “Seminar.” Read more
Oct 10, 2019
5:00 AM
BEAU MEYER
Bloody good fun
It’s bloody mayhem all over the stage at University Theatre’s rowdy production of “Evil Dead: The Musical.” Read more
Sep 19, 2019
5:00 AM
Jon Miner
Time-traveling Dubliners
“Bloomsday” revisits James Joyce’s “Ulysses” with a time machine. The result is beautiful, ponderous and bittersweet. Read more
Sep 18, 2019
5:00 PM
Ross Zentner
Struggling mom
A single mom struggles mightily to care for a sick child in “Mary Jane,” a powerhouse production from Forward Theater Company featuring an exceptional cast of four women. Read more
Sep 18, 2019
4:00 PM
Jonathan Raymond Popp
Mama drama
When it comes to marriage laws, things are changing fast. But “Fake Mom” examines prejudices that are hard to uproot when a Jewish man and black woman decide to get married. Read more
Sep 18, 2019
1:00 PM
