Stage
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Ross Zentner
Dark stages
Union stagehands are hit hard as all the crew work evaporated over the last week. Artistic directors and theater companies are reacting to the COVID-19 outbreak with sadness and compassion. Read more
Marc Glazer
Peter Pan grows up
Children’s Theater of Madison’s production of the beloved children’s classic “Peter Pan” avoids the cringey stereotypes and replaces the “Indians” with strong, independent girls. Read more
Mar 12, 2020
Jonathan Raymond Popp
Comedy of fertility
Part stand-up routine and part family drama, “Expecting Isabel,” at the Bartell Theatre, explores the comedy and pathos of one couple’s journey to parenthood. Read more
Mar 12, 2020
Michael R. Anderson
Sitcom meets opera
With an Art Moderne set and a strong cast, University Opera’s “Così fan tutte” is a delightful comedic romp. It plays once more on March 3 at Music Hall. Read more
Mar 1, 2020
Ross Zentner
Exploring neuro-diversity
Children’s Theater of Madison’s pathbreaking “Mockingbird” — and its accompanying art exhibit — is an important exercise in learning about the lives of people on the autism spectrum. Read more
Feb 27, 2020
New company on the block
A talented team of actors, writers and directors is forming a new theater troupe, Guest House Theatre. The group will announce its first season on March 7. Read more
Feb 27, 2020
Matzner Photography
Something old and something new
From a Greek dance troupe that has performed since 1981 to a Japanese dance troupe that will make its first appearance, International Festival at Overture Center brings the world to the downtown arts center. Read more
Feb 27, 2020
Steve Noll
Liberté, égalité, sororité
The acting and costumes in Mercury Players’ “The Revolutionists” shine. But Lauren Gunderson’s shallow history lesson deserves the guillotine. Read more
Feb 20, 2020
3:00 PM
Representation and relevance
Strollers Theatre brings a sad chapter in U.S. history to life with “Question 27, Question 28,” a documentary play based on testimonials from Japanese Americans interned by the government during World War II. Read more
Feb 20, 2020
5:00 AM
Jeremy Daniel
Celie’s journey
Featuring a flexible and talented singing cast, the streamlined touring version of “The Color Purple” is a story of survival and redemption. Read more
Feb 19, 2020
4:50 PM
Shawn Harper
Exuberant celebration
Kanopy Dance’s “Love is Love” is a beautiful show exploring the complicated range of human emotions. Read more
Feb 18, 2020
12:00 PM
Too much Maine?
There are flashes of brilliance from the cast in the popular play “Almost, Maine,” onstage at the Bartell Theatre. But maybe Madison audiences have seen this chestnut too many times. Read more
Feb 13, 2020
4:35 PM
Shawn Harper
Dancing for equality
New York City dancer/choreographer Stanley Love was supposed to be here to guide Kanopy Dance. But when he died last year, the dance troupe decided to still move forward to stage one of his groundbreaking works, “Adam and Steve.” Read more
Feb 13, 2020
5:00 AM
