Cathryn Jakicic has been writing about all things art since working the late shift at Milwaukee’s morning newspaper right after college. She has worked at number of newspapers and magazines since, including Bead Style magazine; the Milwaukee Sentinel, where she wrote book, concert, theatre and film reviews for a number of years; and Trusted Media Brands, where she edited crafty and culinary creations for a number of titles. She is also very involved in the Milwaukee theatre community, volunteering for number of local companies.
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Review: I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER at The Boulevard Theatre
November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024
Boulevard Theatre's reading of 'I Never Sand For My Father' is a masterful depiction of complex family dynamics.
Review: OLIVER! at Skylight Music Theatre
November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024
Young performers are scene-stealers in Skylight Music Theatre' 'Oliver!'
Review: LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
'Lumberjacks in Love' offers an evening of much-needed laughs.
Review: THE MOORS at Renaissance Theatreworks
October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024
THE MOORS at Renaissance Theatreworks is a constant revelation - can't wait to see it again writes our critic.
Review: PETE THE CAT at First Stage
October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024
'Pete the Cat' vibrates with positive energy, gentle lesson.
Review: WAITRESS at Skylight Music Theatre
October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024
A great server always deserves a tip. Here it is: Don’t miss “Waitress” at Skylight Music Theatre writes BWW's critic.
Review: RIP — A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH at Next Act Theatre
July 19, 2024
July 19, 2024
RIP — A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE & DEATH at Next Act Theatre, combines comedy, compassion and clever songs.
Review: NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Milwaukee Rep
April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Milwaukee Rep is as powerful as the women it represents.
Review: NUNCRACKERS at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
November 6, 2023
November 6, 2023
'Nuncrackers' sister act could become a hilarious holiday habit.
Review: CANDIDE at Skylight Music Theatre
October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023
Skylight Music Theatre's CANDIDE sublimely ridiculous and sublimely entertaining.
Review: COUNTRY SUNSHINE: THE LEGENDARY LADIES OF NASHVILLE WITH KATIE DEAL at Milwaukee Rep
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
Country Sunshine: The Legendary Ladies of Nashville With Katie Deal, which the Milwaukee Repertory Theater delivers gems of country classics from legends ranging from Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline to Shania Twain.
Review: FROZEN at Marcus Performing Arts Center
April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023
'Frozen' bring heart, humor and sass to Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
Review: SEVEN GUITARS AT THE MILWAUKEE REP at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
Milwaukee Rep's production of August Wilson's 'Seven Guitars' rich with emotionally powerful performances.
Review: REVIEW: DINO! AN EVENING WITH DEAN MARTIN at Milwaukee Rep
January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023
Milwaukee Rep's 'Dino! An Evening with Dean Martin' shines with the low-key charm of the 'King of Cool.'
Review: A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY'S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre
November 19, 2022
November 19, 2022
What did our critic think of REVIEW: A JOLLY HOLIDAY: CELEBRATING DISNEY’S BROADWAY HITS at Skylight Music Theatre? It's like being invited to the best tree-trimming party ever.
Review: REVIEW: MILWAUKEE REP'S 'BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL' at Milwaukee Rep
November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
What did our critic think of REVIEW: MILWAUKEE REP'S 'BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL' at Milwaukee Rep? The talented cast shines from girl groups to diva power
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! Is A Joy-Fest At SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022
The Skylight cast, lead by Lisa Estridge and Camara Stampley, is very limber. What the story occasionally lacks in logic, it more than makes up in an energy that’s impossible to resist
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