Mason Hanizeski as Joseph (center), and visible from left to right, Shawn Holmes as Judah, Matthew Torkilsen as Benjamin, Jake Horstmeier as Simeon, Matt Zeman as Naphtali, William Toney as Asher, Joshua Thone as Gad, and Josh Pope as Levi in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Skylight Music Theatre. Photo credit: Mark Frohna. A review of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Ava Sabel, age 15 Skylight Music Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazi

From left to right: Copi Tappa as Jack Kelly, Kyla Johnson as Les, Megan Rose Miller as Katherine Plumber, and Jacob Cesar as Davey in Newsies at Waukesha Civic Theatre. Photo credit: Anne Kenny Creative. A review of Newsies by Ellory Woodford, age 12 I attended Newsies  at Waukesha Civic Theatre on December 4th. Newsies  was written by Harvey Fierstein, and this production was directed by Matt Matysik-Przybylski. Newsies  the musical is the story of the newsboy strike in 18

Todd Denning as the Ghost of Christmas Present (left) and Matt Daniels as Ebenezer Scrooge (right) in A Christmas Carol at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Photo credit: Mark Frohna. A review of A Christmas Carol by Meika Olson, age 17 ‘Tis the season for Christmas musicals, and over at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the most classic Christmas musical of all time was playing in the Pabst Theatre! This 50th anniversary production is a wonderfully crafted show, and if anyone wer

The company of Newsies at Waukesha Civic Theatre. Photo credit: Anne Kenny Creative. A review of Newsies by Lake Siglin, age 11 Hello guys! I saw Newsies at the Waukesha Civic Theatre and it was awesome! Here's a quick summary of the show: The newsies go on strike because the people in charge raised the paper cost. They rip the newspapers and get all of the other newsies to help, but the main character Jack Kelly's friend goes to jail, so he quits. You'll have to see the sh

Jordan Anthony Arredondo as Fred (left) and Matt Daniels as Ebenezer Scrooge (right) in A Christmas Carol at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Photo credit: Mark Frohna. A review of A Christmas Carol by Ava Sabel, age 15 A Christmas Carol,  put on by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, truly showcases the magic of the holiday season with many impressive elements, including an amazing set, strong vocals, and great character and ensemble work. This beloved Dickens classic, adapted by

Matt Crowle as Thénardier (left) and Victoria Huston Elem as Madame Thénardier (right) in the national tour of Les Misérables. Photo credit: Matthew Murphy. A review of Les Misérables by Sofia Gilson, age 16 Les Misérables , based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, follows ex-convict Jean Valjean on his path to redemption, with a heaping side of French resistance, romance, and death. Les Mis  is my favorite musical—the first show I ever costumed for—and this produ