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Actors on stage in period costumes perform a dramatic scene in a restaurant setting; two dine at a table left, while four others hide behind a privacy screen on the right, some crouching on the floor.

by Mary Wisniewski | July 20, 2026

“The Matchmaker” Is the Play That Became “Hello, Dolly!” On stage at American Players Theatre, Wisconsin native Thornton Wilder's play is an old-fashioned but well-made farce that was later adapted into the 1964 Broadway hit.

by Mary Wisniewski | August 22, 2024

Successful Entertainment: A Review of “The Virgin Queen Entertains Her Fool” at American Players Theatre

by Ted C. Fishman | August 31, 2022

Fools With Heart: A Review of The Rivals at American Players Theatre

by Brian Hieggelke | July 26, 2015

Review: A Streetcar Named Desire/American Players Theatre

by Johnny Oleksinski | January 22, 2013

Review: Other Desert Cities/Goodman Theatre

by Erin Kelsey | July 20, 2012

Review: Richard III/American Players Theatre

by Cheryluce | February 21, 2008

Review: As You Like It/Writers’ Theatre

by Ilanakowarski | March 31, 2005

Review: Red Herring/Northlight Theatre

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