John Dillon: A Mild-Mannered Man With the Soul of an Adventurer
At Milwaukee Rep and around the world, this passionate director put his focus on others—writers, actors, audiences—and we all benefited.
All Stories About Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Pulitzer Prize, Steinberg New Play Award, LA Drama Critics Circle, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
Are the Ticket Prices Too Damn High?
Box office isn’t the main revenue source for most nonprofit theatres, nor is pricing the biggest barrier for most patrons—but both sides of this exchange could benefit from more transparency.
How Far Can ‘Run Bambi Run’ Run?
With a book by Eric Simonson and songs by the Violent Femmes’ Gordon Gano, Milwaukee Rep brings a legendary true crime saga to the city where it began.
World Premiere Wisconsin: A Bold Idea, Locally Brewed
This 4-month state-wide celebration of theatrical abundance is already strengthening bonds among artists and audiences, all while keeping the focus on new writing.
‘The Chinese Lady’ and the Long Road Home
How Lloyd Suh’s ‘The Chinese Lady’ made it through 2 years of pandemic, protest, and anti-Asian hate to emerge as the nation’s most-produced and possibly most essential play.
Milwaukee Rep Founder Mary John Dies at 96
A producer on and Off-Broadway, she founded Drama Inc., now Milwaukee Rep, in 1954.
As Ever, Theatre’s Teen Council Programs Point the Way Forward
As theatres begin to emerge from pandemic restrictions, many are recommitting to programs designed to engage their youngest stakeholders.
The Theatre Industry’s Internship Problem
A movement to end unpaid and low-paid internships gains momentum, collecting testimony from more than 1,600 current and former interns.
Where Art Matters: In Praise of the American Regional Theatre
An Irish director hails the ensemble ethic and sharp focus of U.S. resident theatres, which compare favorably to any he’s worked with around the world.
