Jim Higgins
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee, WI, United States
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What you need to know about Skylight Music Theatre's 'Noises Off' and 'SuperYou'
How is Michael Unger turning "Noises Off," a comedy without songs, into a Skylight Music Theatre show? The artistic director explains. → Read More
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's world premiere 'Hoops' celebrates the circle of life, be it gold or plastic
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's world premiere show "Hoops," adapted from Nicole Acosta's photo series, celebrates people who wear circular earrings. → Read More
Nuns help a woman sort out her life in Shorewood author Liam Callanan's romantic comedy novel 'When in Rome'
In this UW-Milwaukee professor's new novel, a middle-aged woman on business in Italy must choose between an old flame and a life in the convent. → Read More
Milwaukee's Ruth Foundation for the Arts makes $1.5 million in grants in new program
The Milwaukee-based foundation's new effort is supporting 15 nonprofits around the country where physical locations and creativity are closely linked. → Read More
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre meets emergency fundraising goal by securing over $1.5 million in pledges, will plan for next season
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has raised more than $1.5 million in pledges in emergency campaign to cover a deficit and become sustainable. → Read More
A simple sea critter turns hero in First Stage's lively 'The SpongeBob Musical'
A strong cast of adult performers brings energy to this version of the Broadway musical for young audiences. → Read More
See Beeple's $69 million digital artwork for a lot less in new art book 'Everydays: The First 5000 Days'
Artist Beeple, a North Fond du Lac native, sold a digital artwork for $69 million. Now you can see the same art in a book for a lot less. → Read More
What you need to know about Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production of August Wilson's 'Seven Guitars'
Set in the 1940s, "Seven Guitars" is part of August Wilson's cycle of plays about Black life in the United States in the 20th century. → Read More
They got caught fooling around in Next Act Theatre's 'There Is a Happiness That Morning Is'
In Mickle Maher's comedy, two teachers in trouble see the world through William Blake's poetry, but not the same way. → Read More
'The Devil's Element' chronicles humanity's deadly dance with phosphorus
Humanity has two phosphorus crises, according to "The Devil's Element": supply may be running out, and runoff is killing lakes and ponds. → Read More
In an emergency appeal, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre says it needs $205,000 to survive the season
With a projected deficit, artistic director Brent Hazelton says Milwaukee Chamber Theatre needs significant pledges to survive this season. → Read More
Next season, Milwaukee Repertory Theater will premiere a musical about Laurie Bembenek
"Run Bambi Run" will feature new songs by Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes. Milwaukee Rep will perform it in the fall of 2023. → Read More
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's world premiere of 'The Heart Sellers' is a stunning comedy
In Lloyd Suh's play, two young immigrant wives slowly bond while trying to cook a turkey on Thanksgiving. → Read More
Before 'Murphy Brown,' Charles Kimbrough starred at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
"Murphy Brown" star Charles Kimbrough, who died recently, was a mainstay of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater acting company from 1966 into early '70s. → Read More
First Stage's 'The Hobbit' is a triumph of storytelling
Director Jeff Frank has staged "The Hobbit" in the round in a small theater, relying on the power of the actors' and audience's imaginations. → Read More
Three Milwaukee bands get their props in 'Hit Girls'
Jen B. Larson's celebration of female-front bands from the punk era includes Milwaukee's Shivvers, Ama-Dots and Dummy Club. → Read More
3 reasons to see Skylight Music Theatre's musical 'Evita'
Director Gustavo Zajac fills Skylight Music Theatre with tango, and Milwaukee actor Rána Roman brings passion and steel to the title role. → Read More
Pairing of oud master with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience
Iraqi musician Naseer Shamma joined the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for a once-in-a-lifetime concert at Milwaukee's Marcus Center. → Read More
4 reasons to get excited about Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Director Laura Braza sets Shakespeare's comedy in the 1990s, with grunge-flavored music composed by Dan Kazemi. Alex Keiper shines as Beatrice. → Read More
Paralyzing motorcycle accident couldn't stop 'Driftless' author from writing quality books
Despite a motorcycle accident that left him partially paralyzed, David Rhodes, who lived near Wonewoc, wrote the compelling novel "Driftless." → Read More