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April 12, 2010
His 'Bad Day' equals good fun
April 12, 2010
Review: First Stage’s Alexander and his very bad day
March 22, 2010
Review: A Wiz made for kids glitters at First Stage
March 16, 2010
The Wiz on The Morning Blend
March 15, 2010
Review: First Stage takes a mouse to school
March 11, 2010
Review: First Stage’s ‘The Wiz’ Is Worth the Journey
March 8, 2010
Review: First Stage delivers delightful 'Wiz'
March 7, 2010
Review: "The Wiz" at First Stage
March 5, 2010
First Stage Children's Theater and The Wiz on Quick Takes
February 27, 2010
'Wiz' eases on down the road
February 25, 2010
First Stage creates new version of "The Wiz"
January 25, 2010
Review: First Stage’s Flawed But Fun ‘Thief Lord’
January 23, 2010
Review: The Thief Lord at First Stage
January 23, 2010
Review: Spun for stage, 'Thief Lord' loses some magic
January 23, 2010
Review: First Stage's Thief Lord
January 18, 2010
James DeVita on adapting Thief Lord for First Stage Children’s Theater
January 11, 2010
Stealing the Spotlight
January 2, 2010
Preview: ‘The Thief Lord’ Comes to First Stage
December 15, 2009
PODCAST: Jim Fletcher and Combat Theatre
December 13, 2009
Behind-the-scenes photos of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
December 9, 2009
PODCAST: Molly Rhode, 63 kids and the Best Christmas Ever
December 4, 2009
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Quick Takes
December 2, 2009
Review: First Stage’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever
December 1, 2009
First Stage’s ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
December 1, 2009
First Stage unwraps holiday mayhem in '80s leggings
November 16, 2009
If you give a kid a play...
November 15, 2009
First Stage Children's Theater and Junie B. Jones on Quick Takes
November 12, 2009
First Stage's winning "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
November 12, 2009
Review: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie...with First Stage Children's Theater
October 30, 2009
First Stage's "Junie" generates interest
October 26, 2009
Review: Junie B. Jones at First Stage Children's Theater
October 22, 2009
First Stage reports fiscal year surplus
October 22, 2009
First Stage provides family fun in "Junie B. Jones"
October 20, 2009
First Stage's Junie B. a high-energy romp
September 4, 2009
First Stage expands with diverse shows for the wee set
September 4, 2009
Nonprofits find ways to survive recession
July 13, 2009
First Stage Theater Academy classes in progress
June 10, 2009
Backstage with Mark Metcalf: Julia Magnasco of First Stage Children's Theater
June 8, 2009
Ride for The Arts is Positively Milwaukee
April 27, 2009
REVIEW: HOW I BECAME A PIRATE
April 22, 2009
REVIEW: How I Became A Pirate
April 21, 2009
REVIEW: How I Became A Pirate
April 19, 2009
REVIEW: 'How I Became a Pirate' is a jolly maiden voyage
March 10, 2009
REVIEW: THE NEVERENDING STORY
March 10, 2009
REVIEW: Imaginative Journey
March 10, 2009
REVIEW: You'll wish First Stage's 'Neverending Story' never ends
March 9, 2009
THE NEVERENDING STORY on the Morning Blend
March 8, 2009
Kids are in their finest for First Stage Ball
March 6, 2009
THE NEVERENDING STORY on MY95.7
February 11, 2009
WITNESS on Lake Effect
January 28, 2009
REVIEW: 'Witness' looks into reality of prejudice
Children's Theater production set in 1920s, but still relevant today
January 27, 2009
REVIEW: Witness to Racism
January 27, 2009
REVIEW: First Stage Children's Theater - Witness
January 26, 2009
REVIEW: 'Witness' a poignant drama
January 20, 2009
Witnessing Racism
January 20, 2009
Academy program puts 'life on stage' - First Stage Academy to offer classes at new OAC
January 15, 2009
Salter Sisters to appear in 'Witness'
December 11, 2008
Rising Star
December 10, 2008
Editorial: Milwaukee's First Class
December 8, 2008
THE HAPPY ELF on The Morning Blend
December 5, 2008
THE HAPPY ELF on MY95.7
December 3, 2008
REVIEW: Magic in Bluesville
December 1, 2008
First Stage in Metroparent Magazine
December 1, 2008
REVIEW: The Happy Elf First Stage Children's Theater
December 1, 2008
REVIEW: 'Elf' brings some charm
November 28, 2008
Rando-Directed Expansion of Connick's Happy Elf Musical Plays "tryout" in WI to Dec. 24
November 27, 2008
Connick ushers in holiday season
November 4, 2008
AHS junior shines in Utah acting competition
November 1, 2008
First Stage featured in Theatre for Young Audiences Today magazine
October 22, 2008
REVIEW: Into the Web
October 21, 2008
REVIEW: First Stage weaves 'Web'
October 6, 2008
REVIEW: Giggle, Giggle Quack
September 24, 2008
REVIEW: Gossamer - First Stage Children's Theater
September 24, 2008
REVIEW: A Gentle Touch
September 23, 2008
REVIEW: Actors present pain of abused child captivatingly in "Gossamer"
August 16, 2008
Milwaukee's theater season will focus on musicals
August 11, 2008
The Stages of Life
August 9, 2008
First Stage Academy - Changing Lives One Kid at a Time
July 17, 2008
Lowry's First Play
July 15, 2008
Lois Lowry Adapts 'Gossamer' for the Stage
April 11, 2008
Frog and Toad scenic designer on WUWM's Lake Effect
April 9, 2008
REVIEW: Frog, toad deliver gentle messages
April 9, 2008
REVIEW: Amphibian Antics
April 8, 2008
REVIEW: A Year with Frog and Toad
April 4, 2008
Frog and Toad are Friends with First Stage
March 5, 2008
REVIEW: Fairy-tale Antics
March 3, 2008
REVIEW: First Stage's 'Beauty' enchants
January 24, 2008
Family Antics
January 21, 2008
Drama reveals family caught in racial crisis
January 21, 2008
Journal Sentinel Podcast interviewing Jim Higgins and Author Christopher Paul Curtis
January 21, 2008
Christopher Paul Curtis on WUWM's Lake Effect
January 1, 2008
REVIEW: The Watsons go to Birmingham - 1963
December 1, 2007
Youth Movement
November 25, 2007
Milwaukee yule history yields warm holiday play
November 19, 2007
First Stage debuts a Milwaukee Christmas Story
October 22, 2007
First Stage exhibits deft touch with fable for kids
October 15, 2007
First Stage Children's Theater
September 18, 2007
Girl's tale told with dignity, empathy
September 15, 2007
'Hana's Suitcase' made long trip to First Stage
September 1, 2007
First Stage Children's Theater: Hana's Suitcase
March 15, 2007
Green Gables Review
March 15, 2007
Musical Orphan Anne
March 12, 2007
Music and laughter resound in 'Gables'
February 27, 2007
Rob Goodman and Jeff Frank on WUWM's Lake Effect
January 30, 2007
'Giver' gives a look at a gray future
January 21, 2007
The gift of choices: First Stage production lets children see society's flaws - and its hopes
November 30, 2006
Little Red Ryder
November 27, 2006
First Stage hits holiday bull's-eye with 'Christmas Story'
October 16, 2006
A dog, a cat and a sinister little bunny
October 12, 2006
Attack of the Vampire Bunnies
September 19, 2006
'Esperanza' explores hope amid hardship
September 18, 2006
Web Exclusive! Esperanza Rising
August 24, 2006
At 15, who needs sleep? Her first dramatic lead - at 15
May 10, 2006
Quirky characters entertain and endear
May 1, 2006
Trimmed 'Seussical shows its heart
April 25, 2006
Slimmer 'Seussical' lands on its feet with First Stage
March 21, 2006
Milwaukee taking its acts on the road
March 13, 2006
'Sawyer' takes you along on boy's adventure
February 1, 2006
Change by design: First Stage's 'Smoldering Fires' lights way toward diversity that's been lacking in Milwaukee
January 30, 2006
King's message remains relevant in modern struggles
December 8, 2005
"Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" sparks warm fuzzy fest
October 31, 2005
"Shakespeare Stealer" introduces Will's talent to wee ones