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All grown up
The “Peanuts” gang has adolescent troubles in StageQ’s hilarious and poignant “Dog Sees God.” Read more
Brett Williams
Opening veins
Despite some excellent performances, Madison Theatre Guild strives to overcome a static script in “Seminar.” Read more
Oct 10, 2019
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
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
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
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
Musical tribute
When Jackie Bradley’s musical collaborator committed suicide in 2012, Bradley wrote an album as a tribute. Now with some help from Madison’s musical theater community, “Comet Boy” is a full-length cabaret musical. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
Mikki Gomez
Can’t we all just get along?
Nick Offerman, the comedian, carpenter, and breakout star from “Parks and Recreation” brings his special brand of optimism to the Orpheum Theater on Sept. 13 when he stops by on his “All Rise” tour. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
5:00 AM
Liz Lauren
Love story for the Bard
American Players Theatre’s “The Book of Will” relies on a pedestrian script and cheap jokes that would make Shakespeare roll over in his grave. Read more
Aug 29, 2019
5:00 AM
Liz Lauren
Stunning transformation
“A Doll’s House” first premiered 140 years ago, but in the capable hands of the team at American Players Theatre, it is fresh and relevant — and features a stunning performance by Kelsey Brennan as Nora. Read more
Aug 22, 2019
5:00 AM
Julia Luebke
Not fully formed
Music Theatre of Madison’s “Hephaestus” revisits Greek mythology. It’s got a solid score and some excellent performers, but still feels like a work in progress. Read more
Aug 22, 2019
4:59 AM
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Fun with ships and courtrooms
Madison Savoyards deliver a wonderful double bill, with “Pineapple Poll” and “Trial by Jury.” The students from Central Midwest Ballet Academy provided the delightful dancing. Read more
Aug 20, 2019
5:00 PM
Liz Lauren
Finding the love
American Players Theatre’s “Fences” is full of emotionally wrenching moments. It’s led by David Alan Anderson and Karen Aldridge, portraying African Americans striving to live the American Dream. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
5:00 AM
