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Hannah Jo Anderson
Gavin Dillon Lawrence’s new play premieres at American Players Theatre
‘The Death of Chuck Brown,’ written and directed by Lawrence, explores themes of family relationships, community safe spaces, Black history, and gentrification’s impacts in historically Black neighborhoods.
Michael Brosilow
American Players Theatre comes full circle with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The heart of this production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is the play-within-the-play.
Jul 7, 2025
Greg Marshall tells the stories of a life, now with freestyling
‘Greg Marshall Pops Out of the Trees’ tells the story of what was set in motion on one nearly-catastrophic night.
Jul 7, 2025
Dan Norman
American Players Theatre’s ‘Picnic’ paints a mid-century picture of quiet desperation
William Inge’s 'Picnic,' in repertory at American Players Theatre through Sept. 13, is a portrait of mid-century life in a small Midwestern town.
Jun 30, 2025
Michael Brosilow
American Players Theatre understands the emotional undercurrents of Yasmina Reza’s play
In ‘Art,’ art becomes not just the subject of debate but a metaphor for how the characters view the world and one another.
Jun 25, 2025
Michael Brosilow
American Players Theatre revels in 'Fallen Angels'
Laughs are consistent in the Noel Coward farce ‘Fallen Angels.’ It’s at the Hill Theatre at American Players through Oct. 3.
Jun 23, 2025
Len Villano
All the state’s a stage
Wisconsinites don’t have much time to enjoy their summer, so it makes sense that theater, like dining, moves outdoors. Here’s a roundup of plays presented al fresco throughout the state.
Jun 5, 2025
Erica Pinigis
Isthmus Dance Collective's D.E.L.V.E. concert incorporates almost every kind of dance
Theatrically ambitious pieces from six choreographers are part of the D.E.L.V.E. concert.
May 17, 2025
1:30 PM
Steve Noll
Madison Public Theatre presents the rarely-seen ‘A House Not Meant to Stand’
Madison Public Theatre’s ‘A House Not Meant to Stand’ explores themes of family, sanity, and tragedy with gothic humor.
May 11, 2025
12:30 PM
Ross Zentner
'Don Giovanni' offers moments of fire — and flickers of brilliance
Madison Opera brings plenty of theatrical muscle and standout moments in a season-closing production of 'Don Giovanni.'
May 3, 2025
10:15 AM
Shawn Harper
Kanopy Dance’s ‘Inner Passages’ program creates an immersive dance world
'Inner Passages' is a fitting contribution to a week in celebration of the Earth.
Apr 25, 2025
1:00 PM
Courtesy Music Theatre of Madison
Music Theatre of Madison’s ‘Marry Me A Little’ moves from longing to connection
Music Theatre of Madison has built a reputation on bringing lesser-known musicals to unexpected spaces — and Marry Me A Little fits that mission perfectly. A preview of what to expect.
Apr 21, 2025
3:15 PM
Courtesy Wasserman
Paul F. Tompkins is doing what he does best: everything
Varietopia is comedy, music, sketch and character, but the main draw is Tompkins himself. The April 25 show at the Barrymore is a rare appearance in the Midwest.
Apr 6, 2025
10:00 AM
