On Stage with TCD

On Stage 1/18-24: A big theater weekend, and German music
On Stage 1/18-24

A big theater weekend, and German music

Youngblood Theatre revives an interrupted hit, Hank Williams at the Rep, Big Business at Next Act and Germans at the MSO.

On Stage 1/11-17: Orchestras gone wild, big theater openings
On Stage 1/11-17

Orchestras gone wild, big theater openings

Ilana Setapen featured in MYSO big concert, Perlman and a premiere at the MSO, The Rep turns to Hitchcock, Renaissance and Uprooted Theaters team up.

On Stage 1/4-1/10: Mamma Mia! at the Marcus, toy piano at Turner Hall
On Stage 1/4-1/10

Mamma Mia! at the Marcus, toy piano at Turner Hall

Present Music brings the Queen of the Toy Piano to Milwaukee, and ongoing shows go on.

On Stage 12/28: MSO, Sha Na Na, party like it’s 1959
On Stage 12/28

MSO, Sha Na Na, party like it’s 1959

Not quite all is calm post-Christmas, as the Skylight, MSO and the Racine Theatre Guild ring in the New Year.

On Stage 12/21-27: Santa’s Steamroller
On Stage 12/21-27

Santa’s Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller, durable and inexplicable, plays its Christmas show at the Milwaukee Theatre; other local holiday shows roll on.

On Stage 12/14-20: “Hostages,” “In a Black Mood.” Merry Xmas.
On Stage 12/14-20

“Hostages,” “In a Black Mood.” Merry Xmas.

Sure, sure, they sound a little grinchy. But even the season's darker shows have their grins, too.

On Stage 12/6-13: What’s Christmas without a lotta Spam?
On Stage 12/6-13

What’s Christmas without a lotta Spam?

Seasonal fare, both profound and fun, will co-exist with Monty Python this weekend.

On Stage 11/30-12/6: Ghosts of Christmas Past
On Stage 11/30-12/6

Ghosts of Christmas Past

The MSO, The Rep, Next Act, Bel Canto serve seasonal comfort food.

On Stage 11/23-29: Australian Bombshell, more Almond
On Stage 11/23-29

Australian Bombshell, more Almond

Caroline O'Connor debuts at the Rep, Frankly Music honors Chopin and Schumann and hints at a Barber premiere, Mark Bucher's Boulevard exit.

On Stage 11/16-22: A big theater week
On Stage 11/16-22

A big theater week

Four theater offerings open, two more continue, the MSO keeps busy and Present Music upholds its Thanksgiving tradition.