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University Theatre reimagines Sherlock Holmes and John Watson
Playwright Kate Hamill, known for her innovative reimaginations of classic works, brings a feminist lens to the material. Read more
Aug 5, 2023
American Players Theatre asks how and why with ‘Once Upon a Bridge’
The play, a fascinating character study, explores the before and after of a traumatic event. Read more
Jul 20, 2023
American Players Theatre produces a languid and loving ‘Our Town’
APT’s production gets underneath the play’s folksy charm to expose the playwright’s plea for being fully present, alive and connected to our fellow travelers, even in the most mundane and ordinary days. Read more
Jul 15, 2023
‘The Liar’ at American Players Theatre is a raucous delight
The relatively small cast of The Liar is packed with the next generation of APT all-stars, who are on point and on fire, racing from one fantastic misunderstanding to the next at breakneck speed. Read more
Jul 11, 2023
Behind the scenes at Opera in the Park
A lot of work goes into the yearly summer production. That indefinable alchemy of the park, the people enjoying themselves, picnicking with beautiful music on a beautiful evening makes it all worth it. Read more
Jul 9, 2023
‘The Royale’ at American Players Theatre is taut and action-packed
The poetic, layered play based on real events explores the personal cost of fighting against systemic racism and the reality of race-related violence in turn-of-the-20th century America. Read more
Jun 27, 2023
A Broom Street evolution
New artistic director Maria Dahman wants to produce inclusive works, bring voices to live theater that aren’t typically heard, and support the expression of local artists. Read more
Jun 26, 2023
8:00 AM
A weightier Falstaff
It could be easy to dismiss 'Merry Wives' as light, silly fluff. But there is something especially affirming about seeing the women in the American Players Theatre production prevail. Read more
Jun 20, 2023
3:00 PM
A celebration of musical theater
For the concert, Baldwin will be joined by special guest Kevin James Sievert and backed up by a 30-piece orchestra and 16-member vocal ensemble under the direction of Andrew Abrams, the artistic director of Capital City Theatre. Read more
Jun 13, 2023
1:00 PM
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts returns with ‘Material World’
The lights finally went on again June 9, post-pandemic, at Encore Studio for the Performing Arts, showcasing four new and original short plays that celebrate the ways people with disabilities present their bodies to the world. Read more
Jun 13, 2023
12:30 PM
Theater on a midsummer night
There is nothing like enjoying a play, musical or concert outdoors on a warm Wisconsin summer night. There are a surprising number of outdoor stages throughout the state. Read more
Jun 3, 2023
8:00 AM
Bigger casts and an American premiere at American Players Theatre
The unofficial theme for the theater in 2023 is “bigger and better.” Those improvements and changes will be immediately apparent for audiences returning to American Players Theatre for a season of performances in the woods. Read more
May 25, 2023
4:00 PM