On Stage with TCD
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.
Jan 10th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinStarting 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.
Jan 3rd, 2012 by Matthew ReddinClosing the year with Pops and puppets
Tributes to the Gershwin brothers and musical ingenues round out the year for Milwaukee arts.
Dec 27th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinMore holiday traditions for Milwaukee
The MSO performs Handel's "Messiah," Dale Gutzman serves his "Holiday Punch," and Ex Fabula hosts their second holiday spectacular.
Dec 13th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinCarols, 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.
Dec 6th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinHoliday spirits brighten Milwaukee arts
"Christmas Carols" both tender and irreverent blow into town, a Holiday Pops Spectacular with the MSO, and more festive treats.
Nov 29th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinFamous 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.
Nov 15th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinThis 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.
Nov 8th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinWelcoming in Milwaukee’s first November guests
Milwaukee greets an ice-hearted princess, a man channeling seven dancers, and a company exploring a dark "Underland."
Nov 1st, 2011 by Matthew ReddinChilling 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.
Oct 25th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinA film festival opens, and concerts galore
The LGBT Film Festival opens at UWM; concerts from MSO, Milwaukee Choral Artists and Debo Band.
Oct 18th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinThe 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.
Oct 11th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin