Show Recap

Better late than never...a month ago, I went to see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with some friends at the Beloit Civic Theatre. You may notice that this is a bit outside of the Milwaukee area. However, I love checking out local theaters whenever I can, and it is very close to where we spend our weekends in the summer. And a great was musical director, so we jumped at the chance to support her! I had no idea what the show was up about, aside from the obvious. But

In a world where there are a LOT of shows I haven't seen, Les Misérables was at the top of my bucket list. (Phantom is now firmly holding that top spot alone.) And it was every bit as incredible as I'd hoped. I owned the soundtrack CD at one point, you know, when CDs were still considered top-tier tech, so it's been a minute. But I haven't listened to the music in years. But several songs still immediately struck me. I'll never not be in awe of how these shows can combine su

Let's just get one thing straight...I will NEVER be a Packer fan, no matter how long I live in WI!!! BUT I do love football, and I really loved this musical. I have always been a sucker for a good sports movie. But usually it's about the actual sports team or an individual. I literally cry EVERY time I watch Rudy! However, this musical focuses on the fans, one family in particular, and the bond that was created around watching the Packers. It was a fantastic blend of comedy a

A fun three-act play that moves fast. I loved the bright colors of the simple one-room set. They 100% give the HoJo feel. If you love...

When your friends truly get you...they suggest seeing a 80s-themed musical for your birthday! And that's exactly what I did with two of...

Do you see shows more than once? What about more than once a year? I USUALLY wouldn't repeat a show in the same year, but for JOSEPH, I...

One of these days, I'll start actually reading the synopsis of a show I don't know BEFORE I go. But this wasn't the time I did. So I...

Mary Poppins was one of my absolute favorite movies as a child, but I've never seen it on stage before. I find it a little...

WOW!!!! As a child of the 80's, I never really had any doubt that I would LOVE this musical, but I was still surprised by HOW much I...

There's one more weekend to see this lively musical. As a fan of the music and fashion of this era, I REALLY enjoyed this show. It had a...

A fantastic cast in a sweet show. The set is very simple in the first act, being easily switched up to reflect many different locations....

The movie was one of my favorites when I was little so when it was an option to add to our season ticket, I knew I HAD to see it! And I...

What a FUN show!! While it deals with some less-than-fun topics, the quirky characters, upbeat music and constant changes of setting will...

WOW! This was a phenomenal production featuring only 6 actors who sang a large majority of the show. While there are no big...

I wasn't sure what to expect from this black box production but as with most of the other black box productions I've seen, it was a...

It's a perfect show when you need some levity. Grab a glass of Lucifers Libations at the concessions and enjoy a ton of giggles. I mean,...

Way back when, a much younger me read West Side Story and then watched the movie along with my junior high English class. I haven't seen...

Book of Mormon is funny but not for the easily offended! If you aren't aware that this show comes from the creators of South Park, that...

This show was so special for many reasons. Let's start with the fact that the show was exceuted so fantastically well. The cast was...

This play was just what you'd hope for when you hear "The Odd Couple,"assumning, of course, you're OLD enough to have seen or even heard...