Milwaukee, WI Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 2

Review: Get Off Your Keister for GUYS ON ICE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - January 16, 2024

What did our critic think of GUYS ON ICE at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? In the Milwaukee Rep’s 25th anniversary production of Guys on Ice, heaven is a place where there’s always “a couple two-tree” Leine’s in the cooler and every day is Packers Sunday. At a glance, this hit show may feel like a pre...

Review: Milwaukee Rep's CHRISTMAS CAROL Continues to Enchant
by Kelsey Lawler - December 05, 2023

For a splendiferous evening of holiday cheer (and ghostly mischief) there remains no better show in town than the Milwaukee Rep’s annual Christmas Carol, now in its 48th year....

Review: First Stage's Musical BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is the Best Show for Kids this Holiday Season
by Kelsey Lawler - November 27, 2023

Altogether, with the show’s eye-popping look, energetic choreography, top-notch cast, and story that hits the spot this holiday season, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a blast for the whole family....

Review: The Kids Kill It in SCHOOL OF ROCK at SKYLIGHT
by Kelsey Lawler - November 21, 2023

What did our critic think of SCHOOL OF ROCK at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE? School of Rock at Skylight Music Theatre is a super-fun musical that will take you straight to the top of Mount Rock. Based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, the stage show debuted in 2015. It’s written by Julian Fellowes (D...

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER is a Thrilling Good Time at the MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - November 20, 2023

What did our critic think of DIAL M FOR MURDER at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? Seat-gripping and immensely satisfying -- that’s Dial M for Murder, a new adaptation by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, now on stage at the Milwaukee Rep. Under the direction of Laura Braza, this updated take on Frederick Kno...

Review: NUNCRACKERS at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - November 06, 2023

'Nuncrackers' sister act could become a hilarious holiday habit....

Review: CANDIDE at Skylight Music Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - October 14, 2023

Skylight Music Theatre's CANDIDE sublimely ridiculous and sublimely entertaining....

Review: World Premiere True Crime Musical RUN BAMBI RUN Rocks the MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - September 25, 2023

True crime connoisseurs, lovers of local lore, fans of the Violent Femmes: the Milwaukee Rep has a world premiere rock musical with your name written all over it....

Review: COUNTRY SUNSHINE: THE LEGENDARY LADIES OF NASHVILLE WITH KATIE DEAL at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - September 15, 2023

Country Sunshine: The Legendary Ladies of Nashville With Katie Deal, which the Milwaukee Repertory Theater delivers gems of country classics from legends ranging from Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline to Shania Twain....

Review: SUPERYOU Has the Power at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - June 02, 2023

What did our critic think of SUPERYOU at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE?...

Review: HADESTOWN is Livin' It Up at Milwaukee's MARCUS CENTER
by Kelsey Lawler - May 05, 2023

I've been a fan of Hadestown since its concept album release in 2010. With music and lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell, the album featured vocals by Mitchell herself alongside the likes of Justin Vernon and Ani DiFranco. Called a 'folk opera' at the time, this album laid the foundation for what would become ...

Review: GOD OF CARNAGE Delivers Dark Comedy at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - April 25, 2023

The Milwaukee Rep has staged a superbly acted, shocking, relatable, tornado of a black comedy with GOD OF CARNAGE....

Review: INTO THE WOODS Makes Magic at Forte Theatre Company
by Kelsey Lawler - April 17, 2023

I’m pleased to report Into the Woods has all the makings of theater magic. For starters, they nailed the casting. The woods prove towering, deep, and every inch a fairytale setting -- and the costumes are gorgeous....

Review: FROZEN at Marcus Performing Arts Center
by Cathy Jakicic - April 07, 2023

'Frozen' bring heart, humor and sass to Marcus Center For The Performing Arts...

Review: Save All Your Love for WHITNEY at the Milwaukee Rep
by Kelsey Lawler - March 28, 2023

'The Greatest Love for Whitney' will give you chills from the get-go. The kind of gorgeous chills that come from a place of starstruck awe....

Review: NOISES OFF Snags Slapstick Laughs at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - March 21, 2023

For its first play ever, Skylight has staged a hysterical romp that is cute, charming, and full of good energy and classic comedic antics....

Review: SEVEN GUITARS AT THE MILWAUKEE REP at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - March 11, 2023

Milwaukee Rep's production of August Wilson's 'Seven Guitars' rich with emotionally powerful performances....

Review: 4 Reasons SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at First Stage Will Float Your Family's Boat
by Kelsey Lawler - March 10, 2023

SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at First Stage in Milwaukee is an eye-popping, laugh-aloud, cartoonish romp under the sea....

Review: Pop Musical SIX Slays its Sold-Out Milwaukee Run
by Kelsey Lawler - March 09, 2023

There’s no place for mediocrity to hide in SIX. These leading roles require genuine, unfiltered talent with exceptional vocal range and control. This touring cast delivers on that and then some....

Review: THE HEART SELLERS is a Laugh-Aloud Love Letter to Friendship at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER
by Kelsey Lawler - February 13, 2023

'The Heart Sellers' is a commentary on immigration, yes, but most of all it celebrates the joy and fulfillment that comes with good friends....

Review: HAIRSPRAY is a Joyous Welcome to the '60s at the MARCUS CENTER
by Kelsey Lawler - February 09, 2023

The tour of HAIRSPRAY is pure joy, lighting up Milwaukee’s Marcus Center through February 12th with exuberant dancing, glorious voices, and a bright, bubbly outlook that’s just what this Wisconsin winter needs. ...

Review: EVITA Wins Hearts & Raises the Bar at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - February 06, 2023

The good news: Evita at Skylight Music Theatre is a stunner that's not to be missed. The bad news: Milwaukee-area theater fans only have until February 19th to catch it on stage....

Review: CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Charms Little Ones at First Stage
by Kelsey Lawler - January 23, 2023

Many show highlights come from props and staging choices. From a field of orange flowers dancing around Carmela to conversations with her fuzzy dandelion to a flurry of bubbles representing hundreds wishes, these moments of stage magic are just that: magical....

Review: REVIEW: DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Rep
by Cathy Jakicic - January 23, 2023

Milwaukee Rep's 'Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin' shines with the low-key charm of the 'King of Cool.'...

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is a 'Merry War' from Start to Finish at the MILWAUKEE REP
by Kelsey Lawler - January 17, 2023

Love and laughter are just what a Wisconsin winter needs, and just what the Milwaukee Rep is serving. They have something insanely special with this updated adaptation of a Shakespearean rom-com classic. For me, this is a Rep season favorite that will be tough to top. ...