On Stage with TCD

On Stage 1/10: Milwaukee arts return for the winter
On Stage 1/10

Milwaukee arts return for the winter

The Rep and MSO offer double billings, Marti Gobel puts on a one-woman show at Renaissance Theaterworks, Alchemist hosts superhero opera, MCO honors MLK.

On Stage 1/3: Starting a new year with “Choose” and the blues
On Stage 1/3

Starting a new year with “Choose” and the blues

The Marcus Center hosts the touring Blue Man Group, and Present Music celebrates 30 years in Milwaukee.

UPDATED! On Stage 12/20-1/2: Closing the year with Pops and puppets
UPDATED! On Stage 12/20-1/2

Closing the year with Pops and puppets

Tributes to the Gershwin brothers and musical ingenues round out the year for Milwaukee arts.

On Stage 12/13: More holiday traditions for Milwaukee
On Stage 12/13

More holiday traditions for Milwaukee

The MSO performs Handel's "Messiah," Dale Gutzman serves his "Holiday Punch," and Ex Fabula hosts their second holiday spectacular.

On Stage 12/6: Carols, classics and a family in crisis
On Stage 12/6

Carols, classics and a family in crisis

Next to Normal opens at the Rep, the Nutcracker returns to Milwaukee and a plethora of local music groups celebrate the holidays.

On Stage 11/29: Holiday spirits brighten Milwaukee arts
On Stage 11/29

Holiday spirits brighten Milwaukee arts

"Christmas Carols" both tender and irreverent blow into town, a Holiday Pops Spectacular with the MSO, and more festive treats.

On Stage 11/15: Famous names and familiar faces
On Stage 11/15

Famous names and familiar faces

A "Million Dollar Quartet" at the Marcus Center, "Music Man" graces the Skylight for the first time, and the return of a Present Music tradition.

On Stage 11/8: This week, it’s music, music and more music
On Stage 11/8

This week, it’s music, music and more music

Marvin Hamlisch returns to the MSO Pops, Danceworks, Milwaukee Opera Theater and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra put on a tango opera.

On Stage 11/1: Welcoming in Milwaukee’s first November guests
On Stage 11/1

Welcoming in Milwaukee’s first November guests

Milwaukee greets an ice-hearted princess, a man channeling seven dancers, and a company exploring a dark "Underland."

On Stage 10/25: Chilling and thrilling shows return to Milwaukee
On Stage 10/25

Chilling and thrilling shows return to Milwaukee

Dracula haunts the Milwaukee Ballet, more Baby Jane madness at Off the Wall, Unruly Music rises again, and Theatre Gigante pays homage to Spalding Gray.

On Stage 10/18: A film festival opens, and concerts galore
On Stage 10/18

A film festival opens, and concerts galore

The LGBT Film Festival opens at UWM; concerts from MSO, Milwaukee Choral Artists and Debo Band.

On Stage 10/11: The Coach at the Rep, a Superbowl wager pays at MAM
On Stage 10/11

The Coach at the Rep, a Superbowl wager pays at MAM

The MAM opens an impressionism exhibit, a collection of odd couples hit local theaters, and Lombardi comes home to the Rep.